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CACC 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shanti Anatta (ranked 5277 p4p, 45 weight class) and Jackie Spam (ranked 4935 p4p, 39 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jackie Spam!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anatta takes the fight into the clinch.
Spam gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Spam
Anatta trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Spam seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta is trying to control but Spam manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Spam
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spam controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Spam might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Spam looking to control but Anatta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spam controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Spam 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.
Spam trying to control but Anatta is having none of it.
Anatta is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spam looking to secure an arm triangle but Anatta defends it well.
Spam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spam trying to control but Anatta is having none of it.
Spam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is desperately trying to improve his position but Spam has a good base and remains in mount.
Spam controlling his opponent.
Spam is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Anatta is surviving well by controlling Spam's body position as best he can.
Anatta tries to lock up and control but Spam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anatta is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anatta wants to control but Spam is having none of it.
Spam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anatta is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anatta is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Spam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spam controlling the pace for now.
Spam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Spam trying to control but Anatta is having none of it.
Anatta wants to control but Spam is having none of it.
Spam controlling from mount.
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.
Anatta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Spam looking for a guillotine from mount but Anatta is having none of it.
Spam controlling the pace for now.
Anatta tries to hold on but Spam pushes him away.
Spam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anatta is trying to escape the mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Spam wants to control the pace but Anatta is squirming around nicely.
Anatta is looking to get to half guard.
Spam working for a submission but Anatta is keeping him at bay.
Anatta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Spam controlling from the full mount.
Spam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Spam looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Spam.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Spam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anatta is looking to escape.
Spam controlling the position easily from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is looking to improve his position but Spam isn't that keen on the idea.
Spam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Spam wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pele Ronaldo (ranked 4123 p4p, 360 weight class) and Tembo Laibon (ranked 22105 p4p, 523 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Pele Ronaldo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tembo Laibon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laibon looking to score a takedown here. Ronaldo is defending well but Laibon drives through and ends up in Ronaldo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ronaldo (0) vs (2) Laibon
Ronaldo wants to sweep here but Laibon controlling him for the moment.
Laibon has gone for a leg lock! Ronaldo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laibon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ronaldo (2) vs (2) Laibon
Laibon looking for a guillotine here but Ronaldo defends easily.
Ronaldo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laibon looking for a guillotine here but Ronaldo defends easily.
Laibon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Ronaldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ronaldo trying to control but Laibon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo is really struggling to control Laibon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Laibon working for a triangle but Ronaldo defends it easily.
Laibon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Laibon looking for a guillotine here but Ronaldo defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laibon is looking for a triangle but Ronaldo pushes his legs off easily.
Laibon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Laibon keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laibon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ronaldo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laibon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronaldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronaldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Laibon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronaldo defends well.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laibon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laibon is trying to control the position but Ronaldo postures up.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Ronaldo stands and throws Laibon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (5) vs (2) Laibon
Ronaldo tries for a kimura but Laibon is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ronaldo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ronaldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ronaldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ronaldo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laibon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ronaldo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ronaldo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ronaldo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laibon regains half guard.
Ronaldo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ronaldo seems to be looking for submissions.
Laibon tries to get to full guard but Ronaldo has control of the leg.
Ronaldo seems to be working for a kimura but Laibon defends the submission attempt.
Laibon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ronaldo passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (8) vs (2) Laibon
Laibon is trying to get back to half guard.
Laibon keeps trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laibon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ronaldo trying to control the action but Laibon is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ronaldo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been informed that Laibon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ronaldo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laibon wants to get back to full guard.
Laibon has a hand on Ronaldo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ronaldo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (11) vs (2) Laibon
Laibon is trying desperately to improve position.
Laibon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo trying to control but Laibon is having none of it.
Ronaldo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Laibon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to control but Laibon wriggling away.
Laibon tries to lock up and control but Ronaldo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ronaldo wants to finish this one by submission but Laibon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ronaldo.
Laibon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ronaldo seems to be looking for submissions.
Laibon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ronaldo pulls his head out easily.
Laibon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ronaldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laibon sees it coming and defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is working for a kimura but Laibon is defending it quite comfortably.
Laibon is pressing down on Ronaldo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Laibon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronaldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronaldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ronaldo passes Laibon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ronaldo is trying to control the action in half guard but Laibon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura but Laibon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ronaldo to get the leverage.
Laibon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laibon.
Ronaldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ronaldo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laibon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ronaldo is aware though and is defending well.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Ronaldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Laibon is retaining full guard.
Laibon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ronaldo defends well.
Laibon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ronaldo is aware though and is defending well.
Laibon looks winded!
Laibon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laibon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ronaldo pushing down on Laibon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ronaldo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ronaldo is trying for a kimura here. Laibon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ronaldo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pele Ronaldo!
A very excited looking Pele Ronaldo 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.
Tembo Laibon spoke after the fight, saying 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Mac Burns (ranked 3243 p4p, 384 weight class) and Joshua Candelaria (ranked 4006 p4p, 449 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Burns might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to . This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Connor Mac Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joshua Candelaria!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Candelaria moves into the clinch.
Candelaria fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Candelaria has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burns uses from the top position.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Candelaria controlling Burns's posture.
Burns trying to control but Candelaria is working from the bottom.
Candelaria looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burns passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (3) vs (0) Candelaria
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Candelaria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Candelaria struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candelaria tries to bench press Burns off him but Burns keeps the position.
Burns is trying to get an arm triangle but Candelaria is defending well.
Candelaria felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burns trying to control the position but Candelaria is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is really struggling to control Candelaria but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Candelaria is trying to improve his position.
Burns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Candelaria sneaks back into half guard.
Burns is looking for a kimura but Candelaria is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burns to get the leverage.
Candelaria is trying to get back to full guard.
Burns trying to mount his opponent but Candelaria defends it.
Candelaria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
Candelaria is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
Burns is keen to just control but Candelaria is a slippery customer.
Candelaria wants to control but Burns is keeping busy.
Candelaria is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Burns works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (6) vs (0) Candelaria
Candelaria tries to reverse the position but Burns maintains control.
Candelaria tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Candelaria reaches up and pulls Burns towards him, trying to control the position. Burns manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Candelaria! Candelaria tries to roll over - now Burns is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Candelaria has to tap out! Great work there by Burns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Connor Mac Burns!
After the fight, Connor Mac Burns was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 3548 p4p, 326 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 1595 p4p, 193 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bystrom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Torres gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bystrom is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bystrom gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.
Bystrom is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Torres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres wants to take the fight to the mat but Bystrom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Torres is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bystrom is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Torres to the mat. Torres regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (0) Torres
Bystrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bystrom stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torres has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (2) Torres
Torres wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Torres doesn't defend quickly enough and Bystrom has managed to lock this one up! Can Torres escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bystrom on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Torkel Bystrom! |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 6672 p4p, 579 weight class) and Max Roberts (ranked 1974 p4p, 267 weight class). Roberts has chosen Break Stuff as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Valentin Hadjiev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hadjiev dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Hadjiev's head and hops out.
And Roberts tries to counter it with a takedown but Hadjiev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Roberts dives in for a single leg takedown but Hadjiev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Roberts clinches up against the ropes.
Roberts has hold of one of Hadjiev's legs. Hadjiev is fighting the takedown attempt but Roberts gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hadjiev (0) vs (2) Roberts
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadjiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Roberts has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hadjiev (0) vs (5) Roberts
Hadjiev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roberts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roberts gets to mount! Hadjiev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hadjiev (0) vs (7) Roberts
Hadjiev working to try and regain half guard.
Roberts is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hadjiev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hadjiev regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev gets full guard.
Hadjiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hadjiev keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roberts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Hadjiev keeps moving.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roberts trying to control but Hadjiev is working from the bottom.
Hadjiev is looking to cinch up a triangle. Roberts throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hadjiev's body to avoid the submission. Hadjiev has instead reached around Roberts's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hadjiev arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Valentin Hadjiev!
A relieved looking Valentin Hadjiev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Max Roberts had this to say: 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 5519 p4p, 492 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 3446 p4p, 371 weight class). Silverio comes to the ring accompanied by Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Handle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Right On kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 Max Handle was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 15 wins and 11 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Handle avoids it really well and circles away.
Silverio misses with a takedown attempt - Handle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silverio tries to keep at a distance but Handle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Handle jumps into guard, dragging Silverio to the mat.
Silverio postures up.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Handle is retaining full guard.
Handle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Handle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Handle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Handle! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (0) vs (4) Handle
Handle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silverio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Handle but great work by Silverio. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) Handle
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle is not content to let Silverio control the position.
Handle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Handle trying to control but Silverio postures up.
Handle is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio 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.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Handle is defending well.
Handle is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Handle is having none of it.
Handle wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Silverio seems to be working for a kimura but Handle defends the submission attempt.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silverio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Silverio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Handle defends it well.
Handle tries to roll over but Silverio keeps him under control.
Handle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Handle keeps working.
Silverio is really struggling to control Handle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silverio is thwarting Handle's attempts to control the position.
Handle is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silverio is staying active.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Handle is trying to get back to full guard.
Handle is trying to control but can't.
Silverio is trying to control. Handle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Handle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silverio is trying to control. Handle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Handle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Handle is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silverio wants to free his trapped foot but Handle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Handle is trying to maintain the position but Silverio is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to control but Handle is keeping him busy.
Silverio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Handle defends it well.
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Handle is working away.
Handle moves into full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Handle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Handle has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (6) Handle
Silverio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Handle manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (6) vs (6) Handle
Handle is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Handle is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio trying to control but Handle is working from the bottom.
Handle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Handle keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handle is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio pushes down on Handle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silverio passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (9) vs (6) Handle
Silverio wants to control the pace but Handle is squirming around nicely.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Handle is trying desperately to improve position.
Silverio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Handle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silverio looking to control but Handle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Handle has worked his arm free - good work by Handle!
Silverio trying to control the action but Handle is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Handle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silverio content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Handle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silverio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silverio content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Handle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handle manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Carlos Silverio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 1058 p4p, 148 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 11225 p4p, 610 weight class). Cortez has chosen Wake Me Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cortez clinches up against the ropes.
Cortez is looking for a takedown.
Cortez looking for a takedown.
Declan gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Cortez
Declan 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.
Declan controlling the action here.
Declan seems to be working for a kimura but Cortez defends the submission attempt.
Declan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Cortez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez has given up his back here. Will Declan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (8) vs (0) Cortez
Cortez looks winded!
Declan controlling from the back.
Cortez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Declan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan'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.
Cortez 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.
Declan is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Cortez taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Declan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aedan Declan!
After winning the bout, Aedan Declan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 1881 p4p, 242 weight class) and Chris Fda (ranked 2145 p4p, 266 weight class). Fda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hate Me Now. 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chris Fda!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fda closes the distance and pushes Priest back into the ropes.
Fda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (3) vs (0) Fda
Priest has knee on belly momentarily but Fda bucks him off and regains half guard.
Fda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Priest seems to be looking for submissions.
Fda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Priest wants to work for an arm triangle but Fda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fda keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Fda keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Fda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fda has his foot on Priest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Priest works his way back into a safe position though.
Fda 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: Priest (3) vs (2) Fda
Priest trying to control here.
Priest tries to roll over but Fda keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fda pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fda 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.
Priest trying to control here.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Fda from controlling successfully.
Priest has an active guard here but Fda has managed to pass into half guard.
Priest preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Priest defends it well.
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fda works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (3) vs (5) Fda
Fda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Priest manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fda passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Priest! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (3) vs (7) Fda
Fda seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Priest is holding on tight.
Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fda has hold of Priest's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Priest manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fda goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Priest turns into him and now he's in Fda's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (5) vs (7) Fda
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to control but Fda is working from the bottom.
Fda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Priest escapes and throws Fda's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (8) vs (7) Fda
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Priest tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Priest has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Priest tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Priest thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Priest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fda wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
Fda looking for a kimura from the bottom but Priest passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (11) vs (7) Fda
Fda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Priest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Priest is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fda looking to control.
Priest trying to control but Fda is working from the bottom.
Fda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Priest postures up.
Priest sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fda's guard.
Fda is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fda avoid being mounted?
Priest is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fda is just riding it out for now. Priest eventually gives up the hold.
Priest stalling away here and it's allowed Fda to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fda looking for a guillotine here but Priest defends easily.
Priest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priest has managed to get both his arms back between Fda's legs - danger averted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Priest wants to control from the top but Fda keeps moving.
Priest is really struggling to control Fda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest'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.
Fda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fda working for submissions but it's allowed Priest to get to half guard.
Priest 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.
Fda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fda is defending against the submission attempts here by Priest.
Priest wants to take a breather but Fda is having none of it.
Priest is looking for a kimura but Fda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Priest to get the leverage.
Fda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Fda defends it.
Fda tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fda sees it coming and defends easily.
Priest stalling away here and it's allowed Fda to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fda keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fda is keeping the position for now.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Fda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fda wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priest has managed to get both his arms back between Fda's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
A very excited looking Judas Priest rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1626 p4p, 219 weight class) and Pascual Perez (ranked 2220 p4p, 296 weight class). Mamedov comes to the ring accompanied by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Perez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Another One Bites The Dust 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Mamedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Pascual Perez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mamedov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mamedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Perez! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mamedov (4) vs (0) Perez
Perez wants to control but Mamedov postures up.
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Mamedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Perez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mamedov (6) vs (0) Perez
Perez is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mamedov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamedov (9) vs (0) Perez
Mamedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Perez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mamedov is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Perez is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov 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 heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thiago Araujo (ranked 1513 p4p, 184 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1574 p4p, 188 weight class). Bok is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Give It Revolution. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Thiago Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Araujo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Bok
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bok 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.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok postures up.
Bok passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (5) Bok
Araujo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (2) vs (5) Bok
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.
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bok has managed to free his arm - good work.
Araujo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bok gets full guard.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Araujo has managed to get both his arms back between Bok's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Araujo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bok manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Araujo has Bok in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (2) vs (7) Bok
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok passes Araujo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bok performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Araujo defends it.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bok pulls his head out easily.
Bok uses his free foot to push down on Araujo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Araujo. Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (2) vs (10) Bok
Araujo regains half guard.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Araujo defends it.
Bok is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Bok keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bok is trying to control. Araujo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Bok wants to pass to mount but Araujo is defending the position.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Araujo moves into full guard.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Araujo working for a triangle but Bok defends it easily.
Bok trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Bok is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok 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.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bok is aware though and is defending well.
Bok wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Bok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bok has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (2) vs (13) Bok
Bok is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Araujo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bok trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bok passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (2) vs (16) Bok
Araujo working to try and regain half guard.
Bok wants to control the pace but Araujo is squirming around nicely.
Araujo is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bok is trying to take his opponent's back.
Araujo working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok is trying to take his opponent's back.
Araujo is trying to reverse the position but instead Bok has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Araujo (2) vs (19) Bok
Bok looking for the RNC.
Bok tightening his grip on Araujo, looking for the choke.
Bok is hanging on to Araujo's back as he tries to escape.
Araujo just trying to survive but Bok is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Araujo tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Araujo staying busy and making it hard for Bok to control.
Araujo can't escape the position.
Araujo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bok.
Bok not allowing Araujo to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bok trying to control momentarily.
Araujo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bok gets his hands free as Araujo looks to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is in bad spot here.
Araujo breaks Bok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (4) vs (19) Bok
Bok keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Bok is trying to control the position but Araujo postures up.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Bok is keeping the position.
Bok wants to sweep here but Araujo controlling him for the moment.
Araujo is pushing down on Bok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bok is fighting to maintain full guard but Araujo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bok moves into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo slips nicely into half guard.
Bok gets back to full guard.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Araujo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araujo (4) vs (21) Bok
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Araujo 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: Araujo (6) vs (21) Bok
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Bok defends the submission attempt.
Araujo seems to be working for a kimura but Bok defends the submission attempt.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Bok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok trying to get back to full guard but Araujo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (9) vs (21) Bok
Araujo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bok is surviving well by controlling Araujo's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 21 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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