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NSC ADCC TRIALS 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Rucco (ranked 21970 p4p, 492 weight class) and Johnny Bolivar (ranked 5256 p4p, 406 weight class). Bolivar has chosen Superman Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Frank Rucco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bolivar closes the distance and pushes Rucco back into the ropes.
Rucco manages to pull guard.
Rucco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bolivar is pushing down on Rucco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rucco is fighting to maintain full guard but Bolivar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bolivar wants to work for an arm triangle but Rucco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bolivar in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Bolivar 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.
Rucco actively working from the bottom here.
Rucco actively working from the bottom here.
Rucco could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bolivar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rucco is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolivar.
Rucco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolivar pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rucco is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolivar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rucco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolivar pulls his head out easily.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Rucco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolivar seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolivar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rucco is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rucco could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bolivar has cracked it and Rucco is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bolivar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Bolivar!
Johnny Bolivar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1428 p4p, 173 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 3777 p4p, 345 weight class). Sparxx comes to the ring accompanied by Thug Life - Lugz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 12 wins and 9 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx feints and as Ronaldo raises his hands in defense, Sparxx changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Ronaldo
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving.
Ronaldo working for submissions but it's allowed Sparxx to get to half guard.
Sparxx is working for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending it quite comfortably.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Ronaldo defending well.
Sparxx is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparxx is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo is controlling Sparxx's trapped leg to prevent Sparxx from advancing to side control.
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparxx seems to be looking for submissions.
Ronaldo manages to get to full guard.
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ronaldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ronaldo looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sparxx drops back looking for a leg! Ronaldo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ronaldo manages to kick Sparxx off! Sparxx jumps back into Ronaldo's guard.
Ronaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparxx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparxx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparxx drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sparxx jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ronaldo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sparxx trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo 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.
Ronaldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparxx defends it easily.
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.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sparxx jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle but Sparxx pushes his legs off easily.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Ronaldo has his foot on Sparxx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparxx works his way back into a safe position though.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ronaldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparxx defends well.
Sparxx trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparxx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparxx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Ronaldo is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx drops back looking for a leg! Ronaldo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ronaldo manages to kick Sparxx off! Sparxx jumps back into Ronaldo's guard.
Ronaldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx is really struggling to control Ronaldo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ronaldo is controlling Sparxx's posture.
Ronaldo working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle but Sparxx pushes his legs off easily.
Ronaldo can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparxx advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparxx in particular looking to stall.
Sparxx prevents Ronaldo from improving his position.
Ronaldo is staying active underneath Sparxx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sparxx is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ronaldo sees it coming and defends easily.
Ronaldo wants to get back to full guard.
Ronaldo is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving.
Ronaldo looking for a guillotine here but Sparxx defends easily.
Ronaldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ronaldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparxx is aware though and is defending well.
Ronaldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparxx defends it easily.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Ronaldo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sparxx escapes and throws Ronaldo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Ronaldo
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sparxx has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sparxx wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping him busy.
Sparxx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ronaldo is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparxx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ronaldo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ronaldo keeps working.
Ronaldo is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparxx thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sparxx tries for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ronaldo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sparxx wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping him busy.
Ronaldo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ronaldo is looking to improve his position.
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sparxx 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ronaldo avoid being mounted?
Sparxx trying to control the action but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Sparxx performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sparxx is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Ronaldo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sparxx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ronaldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sparxx has managed to get both his arms back between Ronaldo's legs - danger averted.
Ronaldo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sparxx is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ronaldo. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (8) vs (0) Ronaldo
Ronaldo is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ronaldo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx trying to control the position but Ronaldo is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After the big win, Tyrone Sparxx made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 21809 p4p, 517 weight class) and Connor Frank (ranked 4465 p4p, 384 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 13 wins and 7 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Connor Frank!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puto fails with a takedown attempt.
Puto swats away the attempt to clinch by Frank.
Frank wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Puto wants to take the fight to the mat but Frank manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Puto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cajun Puto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frank.
Puto wants the takedown. Frank is fighting it off but Puto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Frank's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Frank
Frank is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (2) Frank
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Puto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Puto is looking to improve his position.
Frank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.
Frank not doing much here.
Puto is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frank in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Frank has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Master Chai's Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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.
Puto wants to hit a switch here but Frank passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Puto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (2) vs (5) Frank
Puto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Puto tries to hold on but Frank postures up.
Puto is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank manages to capitalize on a mistake by Puto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Puto (2) vs (8) Frank
Puto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Puto is trying desperately to improve position.
Frank fails to move to back control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to escape the mount.
Frank trying to control but Puto is having none of it.
Puto tries to hold on but Frank postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto regains half guard.
Puto is refusing to be controlled, as Frank sits in half guard.
Puto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frank pulls his head out easily.
Puto is looking to improve his position.
Frank trying to pass the guard but Puto defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying is best to control the position here.
Puto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Frank escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Frank! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (2) vs (11) Frank
Frank wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Puto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Frank presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Puto (2) vs (13) Frank
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto can't escape the position.
Puto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Puto (2) vs (16) Frank
Frank is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto is working hard here to advance position.
Puto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Frank's guard. Nice work there by Puto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (4) vs (16) Frank
Frank working a defensive guard here.
Puto wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Puto is looking to advance position but Frank has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puto (4) vs (20) Frank
Puto tries to lock up and control but Frank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (6) vs (20) Frank
Puto wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Frank has his hands on Puto's head, controlling the position.
Frank lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (6) vs (22) Frank
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank 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.
Frank trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Frank engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frank manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (8) vs (22) Frank
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but Puto is proving a slippery customer.
Puto trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Frank trying to control the position.
Puto preventing the sweep.
Puto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but Puto is proving a slippery customer.
Frank looking for a sweep. Not yet Frank, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Frank looking to control.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank working a defensive guard but Puto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (11) vs (22) Frank
Puto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Frank! Score +2 for reaching mount: Puto (13) vs (22) Frank
Frank wants to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
Frank is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Puto has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Puto (16) vs (22) Frank
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto looking for the choke from the back.
Puto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Frank is defending well though. Puto let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank wins on points by 22 to 16.
Connor Frank thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 3097 p4p, 175 weight class) and Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2283 p4p, 142 weight class). Aoki comes to the ring accompanied by Baka Survivor. Marilson Coutinho 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Marilson Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki shoots in and bounces Coutinho off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Coutinho
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Coutinho is retaining full guard.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Coutinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki advances to half guard.
Coutinho is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki'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.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Coutinho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to stall here but Coutinho recovers full guard.
Coutinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki trying to control but Coutinho is working from the bottom.
Coutinho looking for a guillotine here but Aoki defends easily.
Aoki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Coutinho is keeping the position.
Aoki trying to control but Coutinho is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (0) Coutinho
Coutinho stops Aoki from passing to mount.
Aoki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Coutinho has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aoki but great work by Coutinho. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (5) vs (4) Coutinho
Coutinho trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coutinho off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (9) vs (4) Coutinho
Coutinho won't enjoy being in this position. Aoki looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Coutinho is tapping - it's over boys! Aoki picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeya Aoki!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeya Aoki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19774 p4p, 566 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 4994 p4p, 439 weight class). Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. Carlos Silverio acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Silverio tries to counter it with a takedown but Dela Rosa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silverio drives through and clinches with Dela Rosa against the ropes.
Dela Rosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silverio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've been hearing reports that Dela Rosa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silverio pulls guard.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silverio dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (2) Silverio
Dela Rosa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silverio escapes and throws Dela Rosa's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio wants to control but Dela Rosa is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silverio presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Rosa (0) vs (7) Silverio
Silverio looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to control but Silverio is having none of it.
Dela Rosa is working to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
Silverio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Dela Rosa won't allow it.
Dela Rosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silverio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dela Rosa. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (10) Silverio
Silverio has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Rosa (0) vs (12) Silverio
Dela Rosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa tries to lock up and control but Silverio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dela Rosa tries to improve his position but Silverio has taken his back! Silverio has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dela Rosa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Silverio pushes Dela Rosa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1299 p4p, 175 weight class) and Carlos Nunez (ranked 21451 p4p, 571 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Nunez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nunez clinches with his opponent.
Nunez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Arias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nunez.
Nunez wants a takedown but no success here.
George Arias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Nunez.
Arias tightens his grip and picks Nunez up, before dumping him to the ground. Nunez manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Nunez
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias passes Nunez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nunez is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
Arias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (0) Nunez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (7) vs (0) Nunez
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nunez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nunez is controlling an arm, preventing Arias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nunez is looking to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Arias'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.
Nunez is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez is controlling an arm, preventing Arias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Arias controlling his opponent.
Nunez has given up his back. Will we see Arias going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (10) vs (0) Nunez
Arias is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nunez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nunez for a finish.
Nunez prevents Arias from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias controlling well, preventing Nunez from escaping the position.
Nunez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arias's arms.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Arias's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Arias is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nunez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nunez 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 Arias gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nunez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A lull in the action here.
Arias looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nunez wants to escape the position.
Nunez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Arias off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Arias patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Arias is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nunez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Arias tries to keep control of the position but Nunez is staying busy.
Arias looking for the choke but no joy.
Nunez is in a bad position with Arias working for a choke. Nunez manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (10) vs (2) Nunez
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias has his foot on Nunez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nunez works his way back into a safe position though.
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Arias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nunez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nunez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (5) Nunez
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nunez wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
Nunez wants to take a breather but Arias manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nunez.
Arias wants to sweep here but Nunez controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nunez is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Nunez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nunez trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nunez trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ inform me that Nunez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Arias is trying to keep Nunez in close.
Nunez preventing the sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias has his foot on Nunez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nunez works his way back into a safe position though.
Nunez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nunez controlling the action here.
Arias wants to improve his position but Nunez is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nunez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arias is looking to control Nunez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arias avoid being mounted?
Nunez stalling away here and it's allowed Arias to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nunez wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the position.
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nunez postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nunez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nunez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nunez pushes down on Arias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nunez trying to pass the guard but Arias defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
Nunez trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Nunez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nunez escapes and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (8) Nunez
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
A very excited looking George Arias 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 middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 5949 p4p, 482 weight class) and Claudio Ty (ranked 19464 p4p, 534 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Red Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ty instigates a clinch.
Ty gets underhooks to prevent Cup's takedown attempt.
Ty works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cup (0) vs (2) Ty
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ty slips nicely into half guard.
Ty 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.
Cup looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty is looking for a kimura but Cup is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ty to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ty wants to pass to mount but Cup is defending the position.
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.
Cup wants to improve his position but Ty is controlling well.
Ty not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ty trying to pass the guard but Cup defending well.
Ty trying to control the action but Cup is working from the bottom.
Ty trying to mount his opponent but Cup defends it.
Ty stalling.
Cup trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking to get back to full guard here but Ty has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (0) vs (5) Ty
Cup is not content to let Ty control the position.
Cup tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ty easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cup (0) vs (7) Ty
Ty avoids the attempt from Cup to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ty content just to control the position here.
Cup is working to get back to half guard.
Ty controlling from mount.
Cup tries to improve his position but Ty has taken his back! Ty has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cup tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ty pushes Cup away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Claudio Ty!
After winning the bout, Claudio Ty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodrizinho Chai (ranked 5504 p4p, 514 weight class) and Frando Delmar (ranked 23725 p4p, 598 weight class). Frando Delmar 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Frando Delmar!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Delmar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Delmar shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
Delmar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Delmar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rodrizinho Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frando Delmar.
Delmar shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Delmar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Delmar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Delmar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delmar.
Delmar looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delmar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chai swivels and escapes.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delmar.
Chai slaps away a takedown attempt from Delmar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delmar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chai swivels and escapes.
Delmar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Delmar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chai slaps away a takedown attempt from Delmar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Delmar shoots in looking for a takedown but Chai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delmar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chai stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delmar is defended easily by Chai.
Chai is looking to counter the offense by Delmar and move into the clinch.
Delmar misses with a takedown attempt - Chai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Delmar breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delmar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Delmar shoots for a takedown but Chai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chai is looking to counter the offense by Delmar and move into the clinch.
Delmar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Chai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Delmar manages to circle out of the way.
Delmar darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Delmar into the ropes.
Chai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Delmar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Delmar darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Delmar into the ropes.
Delmar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Delmar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chai's waist but Chai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Delmar off to one side.
Chai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delmar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Delmar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Delmar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Delmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Delmar darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Delmar into the ropes.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Delmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Delmar shoots in but Chai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Delmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Delmar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chai defends well and Delmar ends up having to push Chai into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Delmar dives in and grabs Chai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chai pushes down on Delmar's head and hops out.
Delmar shoots in looking for a takedown. Chai tries to sprawl out of it but Delmar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Delmar darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Delmar into the ropes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delmar.
Chai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delmar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Delmar shoots for a takedown but Chai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Delmar breaks away and moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delmar.
Chai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Delmar manages to circle out of the way.
Rodrizinho Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delmar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chai moves into the clinch.
Chai jumps guard but Delmar turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Chai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chai jumps guard but Delmar turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Chai fails to pull guard.
Chai tries to pull guard but Delmar forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Chai tries to pull guard but Delmar holds him up against the ropes and eventually Chai drops back down to his feet.
Chai jumps guard but Delmar turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Delmar is trying to drag Chai to the mat but Chai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Delmar is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Delmar turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Chai tries to pull guard but Delmar won't allow it.
Delmar is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Chai can't fight it off and eventually Delmar manages to take the fight to the floor. Chai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Delmar
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.
Delmar stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delmar is aware though and is defending well.
Delmar tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Delmar won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Delmar should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chai has tightened it up now! Delmar should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodrizinho Chai!
Our winner, Rodrizinho Chai, 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 welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diego Alejandro Marrero (ranked 5954 p4p, 541 weight class) and Rolf Ottke (ranked 5300 p4p, 505 weight class). Ottke is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beautiful Day- U2. Rolf Ottke acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Diego Alejandro Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marrero fails with the takedown.
Ottke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marrero.
Ottke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marrero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marrero.
Marrero is trying to drag Ottke to the mat but Ottke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Marrero decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marrero keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke passes Marrero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ottke seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marrero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Ottke is looking for a kimura here.
Ottke works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (0) vs (3) Ottke
Marrero wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Marrero tries to improve position but can't.
Ottke is trying to get an arm triangle but Marrero is defending well.
Ottke wants to control but Marrero is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ottke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ottke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marrero stops Ottke from passing to mount.
Ottke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ottke working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ottke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marrero tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Ottke has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Marrero is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ottke yanks on the arm and Marrero is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ottke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolf Ottke!
Rolf Ottke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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