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WVTSW S01 WK4B PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11266 p4p, 434 weight class) and Ushat Belov (ranked 2997 p4p, 269 weight class). Ushat Belov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ushat Belov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Belov has Kimura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Belov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kimura just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Belov drags the fight down to the ground.
Belov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belov wants to improve his position but instead Kimura has moved into half guard.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (3) vs (0) Belov
Kimura wants to control the pace but Belov is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kimura avoids the attempt from Belov to control.
Belov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Belov wants to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura wants to take his opponent's back but Belov doesn't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belov can't escape the position.
Kimura trying to control but Belov is having none of it.
Belov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Belov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Belov wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura controlling the position easily from mount.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belov is looking to escape.
Belov can't escape the position.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (6) vs (0) Belov
Kimura controls the action.
Belov tries to break free.
Belov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kimura's guard. Nice work there by Belov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (6) vs (2) Belov
Belov passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belov not doing much here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Belov is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Belov in particular looking to stall.
Belov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimura is just riding it out for now. Belov eventually gives up the hold.
Belov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Belov is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belov is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Belov sits in half guard.
Belov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Belov wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Belov looking to pass the guard.
Kimura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Belov wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Kimura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Belov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DOG HOUSE!!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Belov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Belov from controlling successfully.
Belov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Belov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Belov from controlling successfully.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura managing to control the position.
Belov controlling from the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Belov from controlling successfully.
Belov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kimura trying to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Belov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Belov postures up.
Belov trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Belov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Belov from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Belov stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
Belov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kimura trying to control the position.
Kimura controlling Belov's posture.
Belov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (8) vs (2) Belov
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Belov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kimura has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (11) vs (2) Belov
Kimura controls the position from side control.
Belov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura trying to control the position but Belov is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1369 p4p, 151 weight class) and Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 2575 p4p, 238 weight class). Sparxx comes into the arena with Thug Life - Lugz blaring out of the sound system. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Diyorbek Nurudinov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nurudinov darts in looking for a takedown but Sparxx gets double underhooks and turns Nurudinov into the ropes.
Sparxx misses with a takedown attempt - Nurudinov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nurudinov darts in and clinches Sparxx up against the ropes.
Sparxx wants a takedown.
Nurudinov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparxx (0) vs (4) Nurudinov
Sparxx manages to get back to half guard.
Nurudinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparxx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurudinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sparxx sees it coming and defends easily.
Sparxx is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurudinov is aware though and is defending well.
Nurudinov is looking to advance position but Sparxx has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (4) Nurudinov
Sparxx has control of Nurudinov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nurudinov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sparxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurudinov can't escape the position.
Sparxx tries to control but Nurudinov wriggling away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurudinov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurudinov can't escape the position.
Nurudinov is squirming around, avoiding Sparxx's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sparxx is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nurudinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparxx is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nurudinov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nurudinov shrugs it off.
Nurudinov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nurudinov is squirming around, avoiding Sparxx's attempts to control the action.
Sparxx has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Nurudinov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dai Zexi (ranked 197 p4p, 26 weight class) and Mr Steel Penn (ranked 2702 p4p, 303 weight class). Zexi comes to the ring accompanied by BRADIO-Flyers. Mr Steel Penn 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dai Zexi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Mr Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zexi defends well and Steel Penn ends up having to push Zexi into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steel Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steel Penn gets tackled into the ropes by Zexi. Zexi maintains the clinch.
Zexi gets underhooks to prevent Steel Penn's takedown attempt.
Dai Zexi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Steel Penn.
Zexi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steel Penn.
I was talking to Zexi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Steel Penn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zexi (0) vs (2) Steel Penn
Zexi tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.
Zexi is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn sits in half guard.
Zexi is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Zexi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn prevents Zexi from improving his position.
Steel Penn is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Zexi to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
Steel Penn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zexi (0) vs (5) Steel Penn
Zexi trying his best to control but Steel Penn has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zexi (0) vs (7) Steel Penn
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steel Penn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Steel Penn wants to finish this one by submission but Zexi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Steel Penn.
Zexi is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn fails to move to back control.
Steel Penn trying to control but Zexi is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zexi 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.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Penn is thwarting Zexi's attempts to control the position.
Zexi wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to stall here but Zexi recovers full guard.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Zexi keeps moving.
Zexi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn defends it easily.
Zexi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zexi controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Zexi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zexi (2) vs (7) Steel Penn
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zexi controls the pace.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zexi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Zexi from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zexi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zexi passes into half guard.
Steel Penn has a hand on Zexi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zexi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Zexi (5) vs (7) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is squirming around, avoiding Zexi's attempts to control the action.
Zexi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Steel Penn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zexi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn wants to control but Zexi is having none of it.
Steel Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zexi looking to control but Steel Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zexi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Zexi trying to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zexi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is squirming around, avoiding Zexi's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zexi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Zexi (8) vs (7) Steel Penn
Steel Penn wants to escape the position.
Zexi tries to keep control of the position but Steel Penn is staying busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zexi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Steel Penn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Zexi trying to control.
Steel Penn showing good submission defense here.
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Zexi just sinks the hooks in.
Zexi is looking for the choke from the back position but Steel Penn is controlling his hands well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn can't escape the position.
Steel Penn just trying to survive but Zexi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Zexi has the hooks in. Steel Penn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Zexi is trying to stick to Steel Penn's back but Steel Penn is turning into Zexi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zexi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel Penn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zexi (8) vs (9) Steel Penn
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zexi holds on and takes a little breather.
Steel Penn drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Steel Penn as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Zexi screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Steel Penn! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mr Steel Penn!
Mr Steel Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mozes Amaury (ranked 2137 p4p, 257 weight class) and Seb Sha (ranked 1027 p4p, 132 weight class). Amaury's entrance music is Vultures Fly. A fine choice. 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 2 wins and 3 losses; Mozes Amaury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Seb Sha!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Amaury tries to clinch there but Sha circles away.
Amaury closes the distance and pushes Sha back into the ropes.
Sha tries to pull guard but Amaury won't allow it.
Sha pulls guard successfully.
Sha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amaury (0) vs (2) Sha
Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaury is trying to keep Sha in close.
Amaury is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sha trying to control but Amaury is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sha postures up.
Sha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sha passes Amaury's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Amaury has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sha is working away from the top position though.
Sha passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (0) vs (5) Sha
Sha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amaury, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaury tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amaury struggling a bit here.
Sha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sha tries for a kimura but Amaury is defending well.
Sha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is trying to improve his position.
Sha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amaury, who protects the arm well.
Amaury tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sha advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Amaury (0) vs (7) Sha
Amaury regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaury wants to improve his position but Sha is controlling well.
Amaury looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sha maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Amaury could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sha has cracked it and Amaury is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seb Sha!
Seb Sha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 4094 p4p, 366 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19975 p4p, 494 weight class). Silverio comes to the ring accompanied by Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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 11 wins and 5 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dela Rosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silverio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dela Rosa sprawls and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dela Rosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silverio closes the distance and clinches.
Dela Rosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silverio just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Dela Rosa is looking for a takedown.
Silverio pulls guard.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Dela Rosa tries to pass.
Dela Rosa won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Dela Rosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silverio looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silverio looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silverio! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (4) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silverio pulls his head out easily.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Dela Rosa is having none of it.
Dela Rosa is in trouble now - Silverio has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Silverio controlling the position easily from mount.
Silverio'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 two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dela Rosa tries to improve his position but instead Silverio has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (10) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Silverio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dela Rosa is trying to break free.
Dela Rosa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silverio gets his way!
Dela Rosa is keeping busy.
Silverio is hanging on to Dela Rosa's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to control his opponent's hands but Silverio gets his hands free.
Dela Rosa tries to roll but Silverio sticks to his back.
Dela Rosa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silverio gets his way!
Silverio gets his hands free as Dela Rosa looks to control.
Dela Rosa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dela Rosa showing good submission defense here.
Silverio 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 Silverio.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 629 p4p, 81 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 19333 p4p, 514 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Arthur Menezes has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arthur Menezes seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Arthur Menezes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Menezes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schultz swivels and escapes.
Schultz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Menezes moves into the clinch successfully.
Schultz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Menezes uses from the top position.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Menezes looking to pass the guard.
Schultz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Schultz pulls Menezes in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Menezes wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Menezes passes into half guard.
Menezes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Schultz is looking to control Menezes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes 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.
Schultz is controlling Menezes's trapped leg to prevent Menezes from advancing to side control.
Menezes 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.
Schultz is not content to let Menezes control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is concentrating on defense, preventing Menezes from advancing position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Menezes is controlling well.
Menezes 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.
Menezes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schultz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but Schultz defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz has his hands clasped together around Menezes's back. He's all about the action.
Menezes wants to pass to mount but Schultz is defending the position.
Schultz gets back to full guard.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Menezes pushes down on Schultz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Menezes controlling the pace.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Menezes is working for a submission of some sort.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is not content to let Menezes control the position.
Menezes is really struggling to control Schultz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Menezes seems to be working for a kimura but Schultz defends the submission attempt.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Menezes trying to control from half guard but Schultz is working away.
Menezes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schultz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz won't allow Menezes to pass to mount.
Schultz trying to control but Menezes postures up.
Menezes is keen to just control but Schultz is a slippery customer.
Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz is trying to maintain the position but Menezes is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is stalling here. Schultz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Menezes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Schultz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Menezes (0) vs (4) Schultz
Menezes is trying to improve his position.
Schultz looking to control but instead Menezes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Menezes trying to control from the bottom.
Schultz moves into full mount! Menezes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (0) vs (7) Schultz
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling from mount.
Menezes regains half guard.
Menezes gets back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Menezes wants to control but Schultz passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 7 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mike Schultz waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras. |
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