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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Penn (ranked 3856 p4p, 372 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 19216 p4p, 493 weight class). Freddy Penn had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Freddy Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz 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: Penn (0) vs (2) Schultz
Penn trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz is controlling the pace.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
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.
Penn trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz tries to pass to full mount but Penn defends it.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Penn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schultz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schultz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (2) Schultz
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Schultz is pulling down on Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Penn, at least for the moment.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn pushing down on Schultz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schultz defends it well.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn is working for a kimura but Schultz is defending it quite comfortably.
Schultz is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Schultz is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Schultz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Schultz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (2) vs (6) Schultz
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Penn wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (4) vs (6) Schultz
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn pushes down on Schultz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Schultz is positioning himself well to prevent Penn advancing to mount.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Schultz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schultz is looking to control Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
Penn stalling away here and it's allowed Schultz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Penn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schultz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schultz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schultz! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (4) vs (10) Schultz
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Schultz happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Schultz 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.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is staying tight to Penn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling the position from side mount.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schultz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schultz happy to just control the position for now.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schultz's best efforts.
Schultz stalling.
It looks like Schultz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Schultz prevents Penn from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 3925 p4p, 375 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 1280 p4p, 159 weight class). Silverio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Kaz McStafferson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio tries to clinch there but McStafferson circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McStafferson gets tackled into the cage by Silverio. Silverio maintains the clinch.
McStafferson tries to pull guard but Silverio holds him up against the cage and eventually McStafferson drops back down to his feet.
Silverio pulls guard successfully.
McStafferson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silverio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silverio has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) McStafferson
Silverio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McStafferson trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson is trying to hold Silverio in close to prevent damage but Silverio has managed to pass into half guard.
McStafferson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silverio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silverio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (2) vs (4) McStafferson
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McStafferson tightening his grip on Silverio, looking for the choke.
McStafferson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silverio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A lull in the action here.
Silverio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Silverio actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to roll over but McStafferson keeps him under control.
McStafferson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Silverio has recovered full guard.
McStafferson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (2) vs (7) McStafferson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStafferson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silverio! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (2) vs (9) McStafferson
McStafferson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding McStafferson's attempts to control the action.
McStafferson is working for a guillotine from mount but Silverio frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStafferson goes for an armbar but Silverio turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silverio. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (9) McStafferson
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McStafferson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McStafferson working for a triangle but Silverio defends it easily.
McStafferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silverio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but McStafferson is retaining full guard.
Silverio wants to control from the top but McStafferson keeps moving.
McStafferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silverio defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silverio defends it easily.
Silverio wants to control from the top but McStafferson keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson 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.
Silverio trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
McStafferson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silverio passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (9) McStafferson
McStafferson prevents Silverio from moving into mount.
Silverio swings around for an armbar but McStafferson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (7) vs (11) McStafferson
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson looking to sit in guard and control but Silverio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (9) vs (11) McStafferson
McStafferson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silverio defends well.
Silverio pushing down on McStafferson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McStafferson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silverio slips nicely into half guard.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio stalling away here and it's allowed McStafferson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McStafferson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silverio passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (12) vs (11) McStafferson
McStafferson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (12) vs (13) McStafferson
McStafferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silverio is just riding it out for now. McStafferson eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that McStafferson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McStafferson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (12) vs (16) McStafferson
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson working for a guillotine from mount but Silverio is in no mood to give up.
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding McStafferson's attempts to control the action.
Silverio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McStafferson.
Silverio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (14) vs (16) McStafferson
McStafferson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
Silverio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (17) vs (16) McStafferson
Silverio trying to control the position but McStafferson is working away.
Silverio controls the position from side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson is looking for a sweep.
McStafferson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. McStafferson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silverio prevents McStafferson from improving his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silverio wants to take a breather but McStafferson is having none of it.
Silverio passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (20) vs (16) McStafferson
McStafferson is just holding on here. Silverio manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (23) vs (16) McStafferson
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson tries to escape but Silverio has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McStafferson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy McStafferson right now.
McStafferson trying to control the hands but Silverio won't let him.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson wants to escape the position.
Silverio looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! McStafferson taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 585 p4p, 77 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19864 p4p, 522 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arthur Menezes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Menezes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dela Rosa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dela Rosa pulls guard successfully.
Menezes pushing down on Dela Rosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Menezes controlling the action here.
Menezes'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.
Dela Rosa is not content to let Menezes control the position.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menezes pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dela Rosa is looking to control Menezes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dela Rosa avoid being mounted?
Dela Rosa wants to sweep but Menezes has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (3) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Menezes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Menezes controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menezes pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dela Rosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Menezes'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.
Dela Rosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dela Rosa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Menezes stacks Dela Rosa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Menezes! Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (6) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa is trying to improve his position.
Menezes controls the position.
Dela Rosa tries to improve position but can't.
Dela Rosa looking for a sweep but Menezes has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Menezes (8) vs (0) Dela Rosa
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Menezes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dela Rosa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dela Rosa shrugs it off.
Menezes trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it.
Dela Rosa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Menezes (11) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa showing good submission defense here.
Menezes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Dela Rosa right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes has managed to slip his arm under Dela Rosa's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dela Rosa is tapping out! Submission win for Menezes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Menezes! |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 1375 p4p, 178 weight class) and Bjj Bjj (ranked 2724 p4p, 306 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bjj Bjj!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson feints and as Bjj raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Bjj
Bjj working a defensive guard here.
Bjj trying to control the position here.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving.
Bjj controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjj is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson trying to control but Bjj is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Bjj is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bjj is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Bjj is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Bjj is trying is best to control the position here.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Bjj is having none of it.
Bjj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bjj does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bjj trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (0) Bjj
Jackson trying to control the position but Bjj is working away.
Jackson wants to control for a moment but Bjj uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bjj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjj is controlling Jackson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bjj is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bjj avoid being mounted?
Bjj is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Bjj wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bjj! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (8) vs (0) Bjj
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Bjj defends it well.
Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bjj has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bjj tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson fails to move to back control.
Bjj tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Bjj is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control but Bjj is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bjj is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson trying to control but Bjj is having none of it.
Bjj gets back to half guard.
Bjj gets back to full guard.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (11) vs (0) Bjj
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Bjj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bjj regains half guard.
Bjj is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bjj trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bjj knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bjj manages to get to full guard.
Bjj wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is really struggling to control Bjj but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bjj trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Bjj is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bjj is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving.
Bjj lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (11) vs (2) Bjj
Bjj got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bjj has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Bjj trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjj passes into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bjj is working away from the top position though.
Bjj is controlling the pace.
Bjj is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bjj is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bjj to get the leverage.
Bjj prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Bjj is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bjj stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Bjj trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bjj looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Bjj has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Bjj from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to control the position but Bjj says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bjj pulls his head out easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bjj slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson is looking to control Bjj's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Bjj wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Bjj controlling the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Bjj has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (11) vs (5) Bjj
Bjj trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Bjj goes for an armbar but Jackson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jackson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (13) vs (5) Bjj
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson trying to control but Bjj is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
Kamden Jackson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel (ranked 19947 p4p, 535 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 10645 p4p, 542 weight class). Aguilar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. Alvin Aguilar told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilar moves into the clinch successfully.
Aguilar pulls guard successfully.
Steel wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel is really struggling to control Aguilar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel advances to half guard.
Steel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (3) vs (0) Aguilar
Aguilar 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.
Steel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Aguilar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Aguilar and Steel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar is trying to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Aguilar but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (5) vs (0) Aguilar
Steel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aguilar is now in Steel's guard. A big mistake from Steel there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (5) vs (2) Aguilar
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel working for a triangle but Aguilar defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aguilar passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (5) Aguilar
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face as Aguilar controls the position.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Aguilar controls the position from side control.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
Steel manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to get back to full guard here but Aguilar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (8) Aguilar
Steel is letting Aguilar control him for a moment.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face as Aguilar controls the position.
Steel can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aguilar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel is trying to escape the position but Aguilar is controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Aguilar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Aguilar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aguilar takes a little break here. Steel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Steel struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aguilar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Steel being controlled for a moment.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel trying to remain calm as Aguilar controls from the top position.
Steel tries to buck Aguilar off but Aguilar is having none of it.
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.
Steel wants to control but Aguilar postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face as Aguilar controls the position.
Steel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (7) vs (8) Aguilar
Aguilar trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Aguilar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel is working for a kimura but Aguilar is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Aguilar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (10) vs (8) Aguilar
Aguilar is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Aguilar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel wants to control but Aguilar is keeping him busy.
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Aguilar defends it.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Aguilar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Aguilar is defending well.
Aguilar manages to get to full guard.
Aguilar trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aguilar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (10) vs (10) Aguilar
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Aguilar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Aguilar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (10) vs (13) Aguilar
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aguilar controlling the pace for now.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling from the full mount.
Steel tries to reverse the position but Aguilar maintains control.
Aguilar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar wins on points by 13 to 10.
An out of breath Alvin Aguilar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 15855 p4p, 548 weight class) and Pavlo Bilous (ranked 2039 p4p, 228 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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 15 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Pavlo Bilous!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bilous gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bilous works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Bilous
Pancake is trying to keep Bilous in close.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Bilous from controlling successfully.
Bilous stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake has his hands on Bilous's head, controlling the position.
Bilous drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pancake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bilous has Pancake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (2) Bilous
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bilous looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bilous had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pancake defends it easily.
Bilous has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pancake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bilous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bilous is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake trying to control but Bilous is working from the bottom.
Pancake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bilous looking for subs off his back but Pancake has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bilous does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bilous trying to hold on to Pancake's head to control him but Pancake postures up.
Pancake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pancake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bilous doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pancake.
Bilous looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilous tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg.
Bilous gets full guard.
Pancake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bilous working a defensive guard here.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bilous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bilous has his foot on Pancake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pancake works his way back into a safe position though.
Bilous looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pancake is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake looking to sit in guard and control but Bilous gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (4) Bilous
Bilous trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pancake is pulling down on Bilous's head. It's preventing any offense from Bilous, at least for the moment.
Bilous trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake keeping full guard, as Bilous tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake looking for a guillotine here but Bilous defends easily.
Bilous passes Pancake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bilous is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pancake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bilous is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pancake sees it coming and defends easily.
Pancake trying to hold on to Bilous's head to control him but Bilous postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bilous wants to pass to mount but Pancake is defending the position.
Pancake looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pancake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bilous trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bilous looking to pass the guard.
Pancake looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bilous wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake wants to sweep but no luck.
Pancake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bilous defends it easily.
Bilous stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake is looking to sweep but instead, Bilous has passed into half guard.
Bilous is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pancake defends it well.
Bilous is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pancake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bilous.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pancake trying to control here.
Pancake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bilous is working for a submission of some sort.
Pancake wants to control but Bilous is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pancake sees it coming and defends easily.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Bilous is very close to passing his half guard.
Bilous is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pancake is positioning himself well to prevent Bilous advancing to mount.
Pancake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pancake wants to control but Bilous is keeping busy.
Bilous is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pancake defends it well.
Pancake wants to improve his position but Bilous is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bilous is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pancake sees it coming and defends easily.
Bilous is trying to work for a kimura but Pancake is defending well.
Bilous wants to take a breather but Pancake is having none of it.
Pancake is trying to control but can't.
Pancake keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is looking for a sweep. Bilous is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pancake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pancake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bilous gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Bilous from controlling successfully.
Bilous drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pancake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pancake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pancake! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (6) vs (4) Bilous
Bilous 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.
Bilous is not content to let Pancake control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is really struggling to control Bilous but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pancake goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bilous has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pancake but great work by Bilous. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (6) vs (8) Bilous
Bilous is trying to get an arm triangle but Pancake is defending well.
Pancake is trying to control Bilous's posture but Bilous avoids it.
Bilous goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pancake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bilous but great work by Pancake. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (10) vs (8) Bilous
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake 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 Bilous's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bilous can't do much from the bottom here.
Pancake tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pancake has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bilous wants to control but Pancake postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bilous struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Tobias Pancake 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.
The defeated Pavlo Bilous had this to say: 'Should have stayed away from that rave last night ugh I had a great time and got laid so atleast I have that '. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bernardo De Barros (ranked 802 p4p, 104 weight class) and Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2510 p4p, 276 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bernardo De Barros! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jesus St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
De Barros has managed to clinch.
De Barros jumps guard but St Pierre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
St Pierre gets control of De Barros's arms and successfully pulls guard. St Pierre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
De Barros wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
De Barros pushes down on St Pierre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Barros seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead St Pierre has recovered full guard.
St Pierre working a defensive guard here.
St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from De Barros'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.
St Pierre tries to roll over but De Barros keeps him under control.
St Pierre is pressing down on De Barros's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Barros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Pierre is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre trying to control the position.
De Barros drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but St Pierre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De Barros has St Pierre in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Barros (0) vs (2) St Pierre
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but De Barros is retaining full guard.
De Barros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Barros looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Barros looking for a guillotine here but St Pierre defends easily.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Barros is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Barros has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. St Pierre is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for De Barros. Score +3 for passing guard: De Barros (0) vs (5) St Pierre
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre tries to move to mount but De Barros blocks the move with his legs.
De Barros is trying to improve his position.
St Pierre is trying to move to mount but De Barros reverses beautifully and ends up in St Pierre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Barros (2) vs (5) St Pierre
St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Barros drops back, looking for a kneebar! St Pierre looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. St Pierre looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from St Pierre! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Barros (2) vs (9) St Pierre
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Barros gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
De Barros trying to control but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: De Barros (2) vs (12) St Pierre
De Barros bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Barros (4) vs (12) St Pierre
St Pierre controls De Barros momentarily but De Barros frees himself.
De Barros trying to move into half guard but instead St Pierre has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Barros (4) vs (14) St Pierre
De Barros is looking for a triangle but St Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
St Pierre slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: De Barros (4) vs (17) St Pierre
St Pierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
St Pierre fails to take his opponent's back.
De Barros regains half guard.
St Pierre 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.
De Barros looking for subs from the bottom but St Pierre mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: De Barros (4) vs (20) St Pierre
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Barros tries to control St Pierre's body but St Pierre pushes him off. De Barros squirms to his side and now St Pierre has his back! Score +3 for taking back: De Barros (4) vs (23) St Pierre
St Pierre trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
St Pierre is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. De Barros defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
St Pierre struggling to keep hold of the position.
St Pierre tightening his grip on De Barros, looking for the choke.
St Pierre keeps control of the position as De Barros tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Barros breaks St Pierre's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Barros (6) vs (23) St Pierre
De Barros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Pierre is keeping the position for now.
De Barros stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre is looking for a triangle but De Barros pushes his legs off easily.
De Barros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Barros passes into half guard.
De Barros is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Barros (9) vs (23) St Pierre
De Barros moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, St Pierre has worked his arm free - good work by St Pierre!
St Pierre tries to buck De Barros off but De Barros is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre keeps trying to improve his position.
De Barros is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but St Pierre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
St Pierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Barros tries for a kimura but St Pierre is defending well.
St Pierre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Barros (9) vs (25) St Pierre
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
De Barros trying to control here.
St Pierre seems to be looking for submissions.
De Barros is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Pierre pulls his head out easily.
De Barros moves into full guard.
St Pierre passes De Barros's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
De Barros looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St Pierre controlling the pace.
De Barros is staying active underneath St Pierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Barros is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
De Barros trying to control but St Pierre postures up.
De Barros looking for a kimura from the bottom but St Pierre passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Barros (9) vs (28) St Pierre
De Barros is trying to improve his position.
St Pierre wants to control but De Barros is keeping him busy.
De Barros tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but St Pierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Barros keeps working.
De Barros looking for a sweep but St Pierre has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Barros (9) vs (30) St Pierre
De Barros is trying desperately to improve position.
St Pierre trying to control but De Barros is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
De Barros can't escape the position.
St Pierre is looking to work his way around to De Barros's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
De Barros 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.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Barros keeps working.
De Barros wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy.
De Barros is looking for a sweep. St Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Barros looking for submissions off his back.
De Barros wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
De Barros is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but De Barros is defending well.
De Barros wants to get back to full guard but St Pierre has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: De Barros (9) vs (33) St Pierre
St Pierre takes De Barros's back. Score +3 for taking back: De Barros (9) vs (36) St Pierre
De Barros is really stuck here.
St Pierre has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
De Barros is in bad spot here.
St Pierre is persistently looking for the submission but De Barros is defending it well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
De Barros tries to break free.
De Barros rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
De Barros is looking for a sweep. St Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
St Pierre wants to pass to mount but De Barros is defending the position.
De Barros looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Barros is looking to improve his position.
De Barros actively working from the bottom here.
De Barros is breathing heavily.
St Pierre is keen to just control but De Barros is a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Barros knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Barros looking for submissions off his back.
St Pierre trying to control from half guard but De Barros is working away.
St Pierre is working for a submission of some sort.
De Barros looking for submissions off his back.
St Pierre works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Barros (9) vs (39) St Pierre
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre controlling from the full mount.
St Pierre moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: De Barros (9) vs (42) St Pierre
St Pierre keeps control of the position as De Barros tries to break free.
De Barros fending off the submission attempt from St Pierre.
De Barros tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Barros won't enjoy being in this position. St Pierre looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - De Barros is tapping - it's over boys! St Pierre picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus St Pierre!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesus St Pierre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Brown (ranked 1445 p4p, 80 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 5177 p4p, 211 weight class). Brown 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Michael Jackson- Don't stop til you get enough. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ward shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Ward
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ward is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Steel's Grappling Penn. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ward wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ward is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is working to tighten his grip on Brown 's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Brown has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ward is really squeezing tight and eventually Brown passes out! Ward breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mr Ward!
In his post fight interview, Mr Ward 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 Cameron Joyce (ranked 4656 p4p, 202 weight class) and Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2193 p4p, 110 weight class). Cameron Joyce is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cameron Joyce! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marilson Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Joyce tries for a takedown but Coutinho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joyce shoots for a double leg takedown but Coutinho sprawls well. He's pushed Joyce's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Coutinho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Coutinho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joyce.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Joyce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coutinho pushes Joyce up against the cage in a clinch.
Coutinho ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Coutinho no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Joyce got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coutinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joyce has managed to get both his arms back between Coutinho's legs - danger averted.
Joyce trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Coutinho manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joyce (0) vs (2) Coutinho
Coutinho drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Coutinho seems to have locked his on tight now - Joyce screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Coutinho, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marilson Coutinho! |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 2239 p4p, 112 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 1792 p4p, 97 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Caio Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barbosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Chugman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chugman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barbosa to the mat! Barbosa manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barbosa (0) vs (2) Chugman
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Chugman defends easily.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Barbosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Chugman postures up.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Barbosa trying to control the position.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Chugman tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is stalling in the full guard.
Barbosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barbosa being controlled here, momentarily.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Chugman controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa controls Chugman momentarily but Chugman frees himself.
Barbosa is trying to hold Chugman in close to prevent damage but Chugman has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chugman is working away from the top position though.
Chugman is taking a breather. Barbosa 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.
Chugman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Barbosa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Caio Barbosa had this to say: 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '. |
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