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WVTSW S01 WK3B PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Black (ranked 3100 p4p, 287 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11342 p4p, 446 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by The Dicks - Rich Daddy. Dick Black has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Dick Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Black goes for a double leg but Kimura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kimura continues to drive forward.
Kimura pushes Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Black fails to pull guard.
Black is working for takedown but Kimura is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black is trying to trip Kimura. He has hold of a leg but Kimura is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Black persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (0) Kimura
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Black wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kimura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kimura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kimura! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (2) vs (4) Kimura
Black tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
Black tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Black struggling a bit here.
Black is trying to improve his position.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black 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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Black is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Black has a hand on Kimura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kimura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (2) vs (7) Kimura
Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura takes Black's back. Score +3 for taking back: Black (2) vs (10) Kimura
Well, with Kimura on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Black is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kimura trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Black doesn't escape.
Kimura keeps control of the position as Black tries to break free.
Kimura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to escape the position.
Kimura biding his time, controlling Black.
Black trying to control the hands but Kimura won't let him.
Kimura just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Black can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is not going to allow Black to sit and survive in this position.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Black can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has good solid back control here.
Black tries to escape but Kimura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kimura not allowing Black to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Black's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Black trying to control but not successfully.
Black wants to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kimura avoids the attempt from Black to control.
Kimura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura manages to capitalize on a mistake by Black to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Black (2) vs (13) Kimura
Black is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling well, preventing Black from escaping the position.
Kimura has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Kimura 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.
Kimura not allowing Black to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Black's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kimura keeps control of the position as Black tries to break free.
Kimura trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Black doesn't escape.
Black tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura biding his time, controlling Black.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kimura.
Black wants to control his opponent's hands but Kimura gets his hands free.
Black tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Black has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Black (2) vs (16) Kimura
Black just trying to survive but Kimura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is riding his opponent, not letting Black buck him off.
Kimura has the hooks in. Black is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kimura is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Black is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kimura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Black.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Black rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Black tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Black looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Black has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kimura escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (2) vs (19) Kimura
Kimura content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Black is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
Black tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
The referee asks Kimura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kimura prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Black is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 19 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Haggar (ranked 3836 p4p, 324 weight class) and Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 2495 p4p, 242 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mike Haggar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Diyorbek Nurudinov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nurudinov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nurudinov has Haggar pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurudinov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Haggar tumbling to the mat - Nurudinov dives into Haggar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Haggar (0) vs (2) Nurudinov
Haggar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurudinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurudinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haggar is trying to control the position but Nurudinov postures up.
Haggar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurudinov is one step ahead there.
Nurudinov passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Haggar is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diyorbek Nurudinov! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ushat Belov (ranked 3016 p4p, 280 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 22196 p4p, 458 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ushat Belov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Belov did well to prevent Puto getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belov (0) vs (2) Puto
Belov wants to control but Puto is keeping busy.
Belov wants to get back to full guard.
Puto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Belov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto controlling the pace.
Belov is not content to let Puto control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Puto moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belov (0) vs (5) Puto
Belov is not content to let Puto control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Belov (0) vs (7) Puto
Belov is trying to escape the mount.
Puto pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puto is looking to work his way around to Belov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Belov is looking to improve his position but Puto isn't that keen on the idea.
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Puto works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Belov (0) vs (10) Puto
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to stick to Belov's back but Belov is turning into Puto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Puto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Belov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belov (2) vs (10) Puto
Puto looking to control.
Puto pulls Belov in close to his closed guard and prevents Belov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Belov postures up.
Belov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Belov trying to control from Puto's half guard. Puto has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Belov wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Belov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Belov tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belov postures up.
Belov wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Puto 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.
Belov trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Belov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Puto pulls Belov in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belov trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Belov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto controlling the position.
Belov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Belov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belov trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Belov wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Belov postures up.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belov (2) vs (12) Puto
Puto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puto stands and throws Belov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belov (2) vs (15) Puto
Puto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Belov manages to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belov keeps working.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Puto wants to take a breather but Belov is having none of it.
Belov tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
Puto tries to pass to full mount but Belov defends it.
Puto works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Belov (2) vs (18) Puto
Puto wants to take Belov's back but he can't do it this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto controlling from mount.
Belov tries to lock up and control but Puto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Belov is trying to escape the mount.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belov is looking to escape.
Belov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Belov (2) vs (21) Puto
Puto looking for the choke but no joy.
Puto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Belov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Will Puto go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Belov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Puto.
Belov rolls, trying to escape but Puto keeps control of the position.
Puto wants to control but Belov is keeping busy.
Belov is in bad spot here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Belov is working hard here to advance position.
Puto wants to control but Belov manages to buck him off and is now in Puto's guard! Nice work there by Belov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belov (4) vs (21) Puto
Belov tries to free his leg and advance position but Puto is retaining full guard.
Belov stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Belov trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto is looking for a triangle but Belov pushes his legs off easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Belov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Puto wants to sweep but no luck.
Puto controlling the position.
Belov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Puto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belov (4) vs (23) Puto
Puto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belov's guard.
Puto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puto pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Belov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Belov looking to control.
Belov can't keep his opponent in guard - Puto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Puto works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Belov (4) vs (26) Puto
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Puto is looking to work his way around to Belov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Belov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto slows the pace down in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Belov is looking to improve his position.
Puto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Belov (4) vs (29) Puto
Puto wants to take Belov's back but he can't do it this time.
Belov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Puto fails to move to back control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Belov is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Puto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Puto fails to move to back control.
Puto keeps trying to improve his position.
Belov is desperately trying to improve his position but Puto has a good base and remains in mount.
Belov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belov is trying desperately to improve position.
Puto looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Belov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Puto wants to control the pace but Belov is squirming around nicely.
Belov prevents Puto from taking his back.
Belov tries to reverse the position but Puto maintains control.
Puto trying to control but Belov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belov is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto wins on points by 29 to 4.
Our winner, Cajun Puto, 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 light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Seb Sha (ranked 1017 p4p, 133 weight class) and Trevor Fitch (ranked 6244 p4p, 475 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Seb Sha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Trevor Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fitch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fitch's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sha (2) vs (0) Fitch
Sha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fitch is trying to keep Sha in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha slips nicely into half guard.
Sha is pressing down on Fitch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fitch is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sha passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sha (5) vs (0) Fitch
Sha controls the position.
Sha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fitch, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sha advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sha (7) vs (0) Fitch
Sha controlling his opponent.
Sha jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fitch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitch can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sha passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fitch! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sha (9) vs (0) Fitch
Sha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sha forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sha (12) vs (0) Fitch
Sha is looking for the choke from the back position but Fitch is controlling his hands well.
Fitch should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sha trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fitch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sha has his arm under Fitch's chin here. Game over son! Sha squeezes tightly and Fitch is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seb Sha!
An out of breath Seb Sha 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 light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pacer Dalton (ranked 1341 p4p, 182 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 172 p4p, 25 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zexi's choice of entrance music: BRADIO-Flyers. Dai Zexi 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dai Zexi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zexi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dalton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zexi somewhat.
Zexi moves into the clinch.
Zexi wants a takedown.
Zexi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dalton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zexi to the mat. Zexi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Zexi
Dalton being controlled here momentarily.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zexi looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton postures up.
Zexi looking for a sweep. Not yet Zexi, not yet.
Zexi is still trying to improve position.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Zexi is retaining full guard.
Dalton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Zexi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dalton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Zexi pulls down on the head and he's put Dalton to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dai Zexi!
A very excited looking Dai Zexi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mozes Amaury (ranked 2155 p4p, 261 weight class) and Denubis Majere (ranked 1829 p4p, 234 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Amaury might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Vultures Fly. Majere comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Man in Black kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Mozes Amaury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Amaury has closed the distance and engaged Majere in a clinch.
Majere jumps guard but Amaury turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Amaury pulls guard.
Amaury trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Majere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing good reports from Amaury'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.
Majere trying to control but Amaury is working from the bottom.
Amaury controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Majere passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (0) vs (3) Majere
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaury tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Majere wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Amaury struggling a bit here.
Amaury is not content to let Majere control the position.
Majere thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Majere has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Oblivion Gate. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Amaury is not content to let Majere control the position.
Amaury stops Majere from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majere is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Amaury is trying to improve his position.
Majere trying to control the position but Amaury is working away.
Majere staying calm.
Amaury tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majere tries to move to mount but Amaury blocks the move with his legs.
Majere is looking to take a break and control but Amaury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Majere tries for a kimura but Amaury is defending well.
Majere 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 Amaury's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amaury is looking for a sweep.
Amaury manages to work his way to half guard, despite Majere's best efforts.
Majere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amaury is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaury wants to get back to full guard.
Amaury is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amaury is controlling Majere's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Majere trying to control from half guard but Amaury is working away.
Majere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Majere's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Majere wants to free his trapped foot but Amaury is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Amaury tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Majere controlling the pace.
Amaury is staying active underneath Majere, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Majere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Amaury is trying to get back to full guard.
Amaury is refusing to be controlled, as Majere sits in half guard.
Amaury wants to control the action here but instead Majere manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (0) vs (6) Majere
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Majere looking to control but Amaury is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Majere looking to control and managing it successfully.
Amaury is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Amaury wants to control but Majere is having none of it.
Majere fails to take his opponent's back.
Majere prevents Amaury from getting the reversal.
Amaury wants to control but Majere is having none of it.
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amaury is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Majere controlling his opponent.
Amaury is looking to improve his position but Majere isn't that keen on the idea.
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Amaury wants to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Majere controlling the pace for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Majere wants to control the pace but Amaury is squirming around nicely.
Amaury tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amaury regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Majere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Amaury is staying active underneath Majere, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Majere wants to free his trapped foot but Amaury is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Amaury is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Majere pulls his head out easily.
Majere trying to control from Amaury's half guard. Amaury has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Amaury wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Amaury is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Majere has his hands clasped together but Amaury extends and breaks Majere's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Amaury.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mozes Amaury!
In his post fight interview, Mozes Amaury 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 welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Franky Yip (ranked 1990 p4p, 241 weight class) and Ricardinho Vieira (ranked 1705 p4p, 214 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Franky Yip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ricardinho Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yip closes the distance and clinches.
Vieira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yip gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yip (2) vs (0) Vieira
Yip pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Yip definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yip is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yip controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip passes into half guard.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Yip is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yip is working away from the top position though.
Yip wants to pass the guard but Vieira is defending well.
Yip is looking for a kimura but Vieira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yip to get the leverage.
Vieira gets full guard.
Vieira 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.
Vieira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yip trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Yip wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yip stands and throws Vieira's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yip (5) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira stops Yip from passing to mount.
Vieira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira stops Yip from passing to mount.
Vieira is looking to regain half guard here but Yip keeps moving and retains side control.
Yip has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vieira! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yip (7) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira is looking to get to half guard.
Vieira is still trying to improve position.
Vieira regains half guard.
Yip prevents Vieira from improving his position.
Vieira gets full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira can't keep his opponent in guard - Yip advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yip pulls his head out easily.
Yip is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yip is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vieira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yip works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Yip (10) vs (0) Vieira
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vieira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Yip is controlling well.
Yip passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yip (13) vs (0) Vieira
Yip trying to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Yip's attempts to control the action.
Vieira is looking to get to half guard.
Yip fails to advance to Vieira's back.
Vieira 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.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Yip is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vieira 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.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yip works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yip (16) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira is trying to improve his position.
Vieira is trying to control Yip's posture but Yip avoids it.
Vieira is looking to reverse the position.
Vieira sneaks back into half guard.
Yip is trying to work for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.
Yip is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yip is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vieira is just riding it out for now. Yip eventually gives up the hold.
Vieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yip controlling the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
Yip is looking for a kimura but Vieira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yip to get the leverage.
Yip moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yip (19) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira is trying to improve his position.
Yip working away.
Yip wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Vieira stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yip trying to control the position but Vieira is working away.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
Yip thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vieira is trying to get back to half guard.
Vieira is not content to let Yip control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vieira regains half guard.
Vieira trying to control here.
Vieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yip is trying to control. Vieira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yip is trying to work for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.
Vieira works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Yip tries to pass.
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira working for a triangle but Yip defends it easily.
Vieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yip can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vieira trying to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yip trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Yip defends easily.
Yip is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yip takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
Franky Yip 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 featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcin Vanna (ranked 1755 p4p, 181 weight class) and Ebyn Dall (ranked 579 p4p, 72 weight class). Dall has chosen Under the Blood as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marcin Vanna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ebyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dall forces Vanna back against the cage and clinches.
Dall lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vanna (0) vs (2) Dall
Dall wants to control from the top but Vanna keeps moving.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Vanna is keeping the position.
Dall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dall drops back looking for a leg! Vanna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vanna manages to kick Dall off! Dall jumps back into Vanna's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanna looking to control.
Dall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vanna (0) vs (5) Dall
Dall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Vanna is defending well.
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Vanna is defending well.
Dall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vanna rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dall's guard! Nice work there by Vanna! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vanna (2) vs (5) Dall
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dall looking for subs off his back but Vanna has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanna is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dall keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall moves into full guard.
Dall is looking for a triangle but Vanna pushes his legs off easily.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Vanna from controlling successfully.
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vanna trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Vanna wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
Vanna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall has his foot on Vanna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vanna works his way back into a safe position though.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Vanna from controlling successfully.
Dall has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vanna doesn't defend quickly enough and Dall has managed to lock this one up! Can Vanna escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dall on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ebyn Dall!
Our winner, Ebyn Dall, 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.
In defeat, Marcin Vanna stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win some you lose some not everything will go your way but at were fighting for that title'. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rollo Gracie (ranked 948 p4p, 113 weight class) and Segey Taranin (ranked 1953 p4p, 196 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Segey Taranin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Rollo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Taranin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Taranin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gracie can't fight it off and eventually Taranin manages to take the fight to the floor. Gracie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Taranin
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taranin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Taranin
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Taranin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taranin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Taranin control the position.
Taranin swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Taranin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Taranin
Taranin trying to control the position.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taranin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Taranin looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taranin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taranin tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Taranin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Taranin tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Taranin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (5) Taranin
Taranin working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Taranin is squirming around nicely.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taranin is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Taranin is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Taranin is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Taranin is holding on tight.
Gracie prevents Taranin from getting the reversal.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Taranin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taranin tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Taranin stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taranin working to try and regain half guard.
Taranin wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie tries to control but Taranin wriggling away.
Taranin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Taranin trying to get back to full guard but Gracie takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (5) Taranin
Taranin is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Taranin is still trying to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Taranin is holding on tight.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Taranin tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Taranin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taranin tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Taranin is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is really struggling to control Taranin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Taranin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie prevents Taranin from getting the reversal.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (11) vs (5) Taranin
What can Taranin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie trying to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Taranin tries to break free.
Taranin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Taranin buck him off.
Taranin wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to break free.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Taranin can't escape the position.
Gracie biding his time, controlling Taranin.
Taranin staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to break free.
Gracie wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy.
Good control from Gracie.
Taranin is trying to break free.
Gracie is looking to control Taranin but Taranin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Taranin rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Taranin trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Taranin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Taranin tries to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Taranin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Taranin doesn't escape.
Gracie working for a choke but Taranin is defending well.
Taranin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
In his post fight interview, Rollo Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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