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CACC 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6289 p4p, 564 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 4356 p4p, 477 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Santos shoots in and bounces Martinez off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez looking to control.
Santos trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez is looking for a triangle here but Santos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Martinez
Santos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Santos tries to move to mount but Martinez blocks the move with his legs.
Martinez tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
Martinez prevents Santos from moving into mount.
Santos trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom here.
Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martinez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santos gets to mount! Martinez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (7) vs (0) Martinez
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santos controlling from mount.
Martinez tries to hold on but Santos postures up.
Martinez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but Martinez is having none of it.
Santos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martinez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez is trying to reverse the position but instead Santos has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Santos (10) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Santos avoiding Martinez 's attempts to control his hands.
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.
Santos is trying to control but Martinez is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Santos prevents Martinez from getting the reversal.
Santos avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martinez is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
Martinez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Martinez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Martinez moves into full guard.
Martinez has an active guard here but Santos has managed to pass into half guard.
Martinez is trying to control but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Martinez defends it.
Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (13) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos is thwarting Martinez's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Santos passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (16) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martinez is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely.
Martinez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martinez keeps trying to improve his position.
Santos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martinez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Santos (19) vs (0) Martinez
Santos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos controls the action.
Santos is controlling the position but Martinez somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Martinez moves into full guard.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Martinez looking to control but Santos passes into half guard.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Santos controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Martinez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Santos trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Santos has passed into half guard!
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to advance position but Martinez won't allow it.
Santos is taking a breather. Martinez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard but Santos has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (22) vs (0) Martinez
Santos working away.
Martinez sneaks back into half guard.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Santos controlling the action here.
Santos is looking to stall here but Martinez recovers full guard.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 22 to 0.
Erberth Santos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 11561 p4p, 493 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3869 p4p, 338 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ben Henley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jennings closes the distance and clinches up with Henley, looking for a takedown. Jennings pushes Henley against the ropes but Henley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jennings's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henley (2) vs (0) Jennings
Jennings is trying to control the position but Henley postures up.
Henley wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Jennings is trying to control the position but Henley postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley wants to control from the top but Jennings keeps moving.
Jennings controls Henley momentarily but Henley frees 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.
Henley content to stall in guard here.
Jennings keeping full guard, as Henley tries to pass.
Jennings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jennings isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Henley stacks Jennings on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Henley! Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (5) vs (0) Jennings
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries to improve position but can't.
Jennings prevents Henley from improving position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Henley trying to control the action but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Jennings is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley tries to advance to mount but can't.
Henley is looking to take a break and control but Jennings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henley advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Henley (7) vs (0) Jennings
Henley content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to get to half guard.
Jennings is just holding on here. Henley manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Henley (10) vs (0) Jennings
Henley looking for the choke from the back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henley tries to get the hooks in deep but Jennings pushed the leg off.
Henley is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jennings defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Henley has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Henley struggling to keep hold of the position.
Henley working for a choke but Jennings is defending well.
Henley is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jennings knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jennings for a finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control but not successfully.
Jennings can't escape the position.
Henley trying to control.
Henley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jennings is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jennings wants to escape 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control the hands but Henley breaks the grip.
Henley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jennings trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jennings is in a bad position with Henley working for a choke. Jennings manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henley (10) vs (2) Jennings
Jennings wants to pass the guard but Henley is keeping the position.
Jennings trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
Jennings won't allow Henley to sweep him here.
Henley looking for a guillotine here but Jennings defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to pass the guard but Henley is keeping the position.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Jennings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jennings has managed to get both his arms back between Henley's legs - danger averted.
Jennings looking to pass the guard.
Jennings slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (10) vs (5) Jennings
Henley struggling a bit here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries to move to mount but Henley blocks the move with his legs.
Jennings looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henley is not content to let Jennings control the position.
Jennings tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jennings has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Henley can't do much from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control the action but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley manages to get back to half guard.
Jennings looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jennings looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jennings trying to control the action but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jennings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jennings's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Henley (14) vs (5) Jennings
Will Henley go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jennings tries to escape but Henley has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings staying busy and making it hard for Henley to control.
Henley looking for the RNC.
Henley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Henley trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jennings fending off the submission attempt from Henley.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henley looking to hold on to the position here but Jennings rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Jennings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henley defends well.
Henley is stalling in the full guard.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henley is really struggling to control Jennings but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jennings has his foot on Henley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henley works his way back into a safe position though.
Jennings looking for a guillotine here but Henley defends easily.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to control the position but Henley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jennings is looking for a sweep. Henley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jennings keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jennings manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jennings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henley passes Jennings's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jennings desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henley takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
Ben Henley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Gatsby (ranked 2585 p4p, 283 weight class) and EA Poe (ranked 2973 p4p, 319 weight class). Poe has chosen Unleashing The Bloodthirsty by Cannibal Corpse as his entrance music. EA Poe is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; EA Poe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gatsby closes the distance and pushes Poe back into the ropes.
Gatsby gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Poe regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (0) Poe
Poe wants to sweep here but Gatsby controlling him for the moment.
Gatsby forces his way into half guard.
Poe tries to get to full guard but Gatsby has control of the leg.
Gatsby wants to free his trapped foot but Poe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Poe wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby tries to pass to full mount but Poe defends it.
Gatsby is looking for a kimura but Poe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gatsby to get the leverage.
Poe is looking for a sweep. Gatsby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatsby is trying to control the action in half guard but Poe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe wants to control but Gatsby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poe tries to get to full guard but Gatsby has control of the leg.
Gatsby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gatsby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poe keeps working.
Gatsby trying to pass the guard but Poe defending well.
Poe trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe tries to get to full guard but Gatsby has control of the leg.
Poe is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gatsby has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gatsby pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Poe is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gatsby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Gatsby!
Joe Gatsby made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trevor Burrows (ranked 1306 p4p, 183 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17345 p4p, 620 weight class). Burrows comes to the ring accompanied by Calm - No problem. 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Trevor Burrows! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Smiff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burrows pinned against the ropes. Burrows gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smiff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burrows! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burrows (0) vs (4) Smiff
You can see the frustration on Burrows's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burrows is looking to reverse the position.
Burrows is trying to control Smiff's posture but Smiff avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burrows is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows is working hard here to advance position.
Burrows regains half guard.
Burrows is trying to get back to full guard.
Smiff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burrows is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smiff pulls his head out easily.
Burrows wants to improve his position but Smiff is controlling well.
Smiff is pressing down on Burrows's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burrows is holding on for now.
Burrows moves into full guard.
Burrows seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Burrows can't keep his opponent in guard - Smiff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burrows controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Smiff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burrows wants to sweep but no luck.
Smiff stands and throws Burrows's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (0) vs (7) Smiff
Smiff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burrows is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burrows regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Burrows is defending well.
Burrows gets back to full guard.
Burrows is trying to control the position but Smiff postures up.
Burrows is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smiff defends well.
Burrows is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burrows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Burrows has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burrows (4) vs (7) Smiff
Burrows is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smiff has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smiff! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (4) vs (9) Smiff
Burrows lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (6) vs (9) Smiff
Smiff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Burrows is really struggling to control Smiff but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is trying to keep Burrows in close.
Burrows advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (9) vs (9) Smiff
Smiff is trying to control Burrows's posture but Burrows avoids it.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Burrows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smiff, who protects the arm well.
Burrows is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smiff has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Burrows seems content to control.
Burrows is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smiff sees it coming and defends easily.
Burrows wants to free his trapped foot but Smiff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smiff gets back to full guard.
Burrows looking to sit in guard and control but Smiff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (9) vs (11) Smiff
Burrows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiff is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burrows looking to control.
Burrows wants to sweep but no luck.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.
Burrows has Smiff pulled in close to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.
Burrows 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: Burrows (11) vs (11) Smiff
Smiff is not content to let Burrows control the position.
Burrows 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.
Burrows wants to take a breather but Smiff is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is looking to pass Smiff's guard but actually Smiff recovers to full guard.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff pulls Burrows in close to his closed guard and prevents Burrows from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrows has gone for a leg lock! Smiff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burrows's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (11) vs (13) Smiff
Burrows keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smiff advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (11) vs (16) Smiff
Smiff swings around for an armbar but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smiff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (13) vs (16) Smiff
Burrows wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Burrows stands and throws Smiff's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (16) vs (16) Smiff
Burrows looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burrows tries to move to full mount but Smiff actually manages to regain half guard.
Smiff felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows.
Burrows is just content to waste time from the top position. Smiff takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burrows slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (19) vs (16) Smiff
Smiff prevents Burrows from improving position.
Burrows working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burrows tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smiff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burrows goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smiff has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Burrows but great work by Smiff. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burrows (19) vs (20) Smiff
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smiff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smiff is trying to get an arm triangle but Burrows is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smiff wins on points by 20 to 19.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Quinoa Smiff made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 4248 p4p, 365 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 2768 p4p, 278 weight class). MacFarlane has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rian MacFarlane told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mario Eikmeyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Eikmeyer shoots for a takedown but MacFarlane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eikmeyer shoots in looking for a takedown but MacFarlane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eikmeyer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eikmeyer looks for a takedown but MacFarlane sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Eikmeyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacFarlane clinches with his opponent.
MacFarlane's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on MacFarlane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Eikmeyer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed MacFarlane clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Eikmeyer (4) vs (0) MacFarlane
MacFarlane trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacFarlane controlling Eikmeyer 's hands.
MacFarlane looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer tightening his grip on MacFarlane, looking for the choke.
Eikmeyer working for a choke but MacFarlane is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer avoiding MacFarlane 's attempts to control his hands.
MacFarlane is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Eikmeyer is staying active.
Eikmeyer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
MacFarlane just trying to survive but Eikmeyer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacFarlane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eikmeyer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Eikmeyer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. MacFarlane is defending well though. Eikmeyer let's go of the attempt for now.
Eikmeyer looking for the choke but no joy.
Eikmeyer looking to break MacFarlane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MacFarlane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Eikmeyer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer tightening his grip on MacFarlane, looking for the choke.
MacFarlane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MacFarlane is defending against the submission attempts here by Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer wants to free his trapped foot but MacFarlane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacFarlane actively working from the bottom here.
MacFarlane trying to control from the bottom.
Eikmeyer tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacFarlane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eikmeyer is trying to work for a kimura but MacFarlane is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eikmeyer is working away from the top position though.
Eikmeyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacFarlane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eikmeyer.
MacFarlane desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Eikmeyer is working for a submission of some sort.
MacFarlane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacFarlane working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eikmeyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eikmeyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eikmeyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacFarlane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eikmeyer has managed to get both his arms back between MacFarlane's legs - danger averted.
Eikmeyer drops back looking for a leg! MacFarlane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacFarlane manages to kick Eikmeyer off! Eikmeyer jumps back into MacFarlane's guard.
Eikmeyer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacFarlane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacFarlane has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eikmeyer (4) vs (2) MacFarlane
Eikmeyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacFarlane trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Eikmeyer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer working for a triangle but MacFarlane 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.
MacFarlane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacFarlane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eikmeyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacFarlane is aware though and is defending well.
MacFarlane trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Eikmeyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacFarlane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacFarlane has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Eikmeyer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! MacFarlane is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Eikmeyer pulls down on the head and he's put MacFarlane to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mario Eikmeyer!
In his post fight interview, Mario Eikmeyer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Rian MacFarlane stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yas Uru (ranked 14685 p4p, 248 weight class) and Takeya Aoki (ranked 3168 p4p, 154 weight class). Aoki has chosen Baka Survivor as his entrance music. Yas Uru is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Yas Uru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Uru drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Uru (4) vs (0) Aoki
Uru is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aoki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aoki tries to improve position but can't.
Uru looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Uru wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aoki, who protects the arm well.
Uru has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Uru tries for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Uru is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uru pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uru is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Uru seems to be looking for submissions.
Uru trying to mount his opponent but Aoki defends it.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Uru is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well.
Uru is working for a submission of some sort.
Uru is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
Uru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Uru drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aoki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Uru (4) vs (2) Aoki
Uru looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aoki passes into half guard.
Uru is looking to improve his position.
Uru looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uru tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
Uru actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Uru (4) vs (5) Aoki
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Uru tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position.
Aoki is working to tighten his grip on Uru's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Uru has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Aoki is really squeezing tight and eventually Uru passes out! Aoki breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Takeya Aoki!
A victorious Takeya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Mendes (ranked 4545 p4p, 380 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 1705 p4p, 193 weight class). Sagaki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sagaki drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Sagaki
Sagaki wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Sagaki passes Mendes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
Sagaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sagaki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (0) vs (5) Sagaki
We've been hearing good reports from Mendes'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.
Mendes is looking to improve his position but Sagaki isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes is controlling an arm, preventing Sagaki from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sagaki looking to control but Mendes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is controlling an arm, preventing Sagaki from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sagaki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mendes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mendes shrugs it off.
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mendes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (5) Sagaki
Sagaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendes trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Sagaki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mendes has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (5) vs (5) Sagaki
Sagaki is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mendes is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (7) vs (5) Sagaki
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sagaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Mendes has a good base and remains in mount.
Mendes looking to control but Sagaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sagaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sagaki wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mendes (10) vs (5) Sagaki
Mendes biding his time, controlling Sagaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to escape but Mendes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sagaki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sagaki wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
Sagaki trying to get back to full guard but Mendes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (13) vs (5) Sagaki
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to improve his position but Mendes has taken his back! Mendes has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sagaki tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mendes pushes Sagaki away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Mendes!
A victorious Rafael Mendes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mozes Amaury (ranked 2157 p4p, 268 weight class) and Rauta Kansleri (ranked 936 p4p, 125 weight class). Amaury comes to the ring accompanied by Vultures Fly. Rauta Kansleri is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 3 wins and 5 losses; Mozes Amaury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rauta Kansleri!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Amaury gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amaury tries to pull guard but Kansleri won't allow it.
Amaury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kansleri to keep the fight standing.
Amaury pulls Kansleri into guard.
Amaury has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amaury trying to control the position.
Kansleri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kansleri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amaury is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaury is looking for a triangle but Kansleri pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kansleri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kansleri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amaury not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kansleri passes into half guard.
Kansleri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amaury does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amaury trying to hold on to Kansleri's head to control him but Kansleri postures up.
Kansleri 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.
Amaury is refusing to be controlled, as Kansleri sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is taking a breather. Amaury says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Amaury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kansleri is taking a breather. Amaury says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Amaury makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Amaury.
Kansleri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amaury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amaury is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri trying to control the position from guard on top but Amaury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amaury wants to control the position but Kansleri says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Amaury is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kansleri pulls his head out easily.
Kansleri trying to control from Amaury's half guard. Amaury has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kansleri controlling from the top position.
Amaury is looking for a triangle but Kansleri pushes his legs off easily.
Kansleri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kansleri tries to free his leg and advance position but Amaury is retaining full guard.
Amaury is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kansleri lying in Amaury's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Amaury decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Kansleri taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mozes Amaury!
After the fight, Mozes Amaury 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 middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miles North (ranked 2002 p4p, 250 weight class) and Vito Mazzini (ranked 1762 p4p, 228 weight class). Mazzini has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vito Mazzini 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Miles North! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
North gets caught flat footed, as Mazzini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: North (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Mazzini looking to pass the guard.
Mazzini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: North (0) vs (5) Mazzini
North seems a little lost for a moment, as Mazzini dominates the positioning.
North is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
North gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
North moves into full guard.
North is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mazzini is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but North is retaining full guard.
North keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Mazzini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
North moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but North is keeping the position.
North 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.
Mazzini is pushing down on North's leg trying to pass to half guard. North is fighting to maintain full guard but Mazzini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mazzini tries to pass to full mount but North defends it.
Mazzini keeps trying to improve his position.
North is trying to get back to full guard.
North trying to hold on to Mazzini's head to control him but Mazzini postures up.
Mazzini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for North! Score +3 for passing guard: North (0) vs (8) Mazzini
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mazzini looking to control but North is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
North is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mazzini has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: North (0) vs (11) Mazzini
North tries to break free.
North 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 Mazzini gets his way!
Mazzini tries to get the hooks in deep but North pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
North is trying to break free.
North is working hard here to advance position.
Mazzini looking for the choke from the back.
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.
North turns into Mazzini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: North (2) vs (11) Mazzini
Mazzini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mazzini wants to control but North passes easily into half guard.
Mazzini moves into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
North 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.
North trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
North is looking to pass into half guard but Mazzini pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mazzini is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: North (2) vs (13) Mazzini
North is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mazzini is aware though and is defending well.
North wants to improve his position but instead Mazzini has moved into half guard.
Mazzini is looking to stall here but North recovers full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: North (2) vs (16) Mazzini
North is looking to reverse the position.
Mazzini trying to control the position but North is working away.
North struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini trying to control the action but North is working from the bottom.
North tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mazzini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mazzini staying calm.
Mazzini trying to control the position but North is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
North is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mazzini trying to control the action but North is working from the bottom.
North sneaks back into half 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: North (2) vs (19) Mazzini
North tries to buck Mazzini off but Mazzini is having none of it.
North prevents Mazzini from moving into mount.
North gets back to half guard.
North is looking for a sweep. Mazzini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
North looking for subs from the bottom but Mazzini mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: North (2) vs (22) Mazzini
Mazzini fails to move to back control.
North is trying desperately to improve position.
North is squirming around, avoiding Mazzini's attempts to control the action.
North really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mazzini wants to take his opponent's back but instead North manages to regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
North is refusing to be controlled, as Mazzini sits in half guard.
North slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. North is keeping the position for now.
Mazzini trying to control but North is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. North swivels though and keeps the full guard.
North wants to sweep here but Mazzini controlling him for the moment.
North wants to hit a switch here but Mazzini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for North there! Score +3 for passing guard: North (2) vs (25) Mazzini
North is looking to get to half guard.
Mazzini looking to control but North is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
North is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mazzini locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! North is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vito Mazzini!
During a confident post fight interview, Vito Mazzini 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 Joe Bone (ranked 1541 p4p, 205 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 2436 p4p, 290 weight class). Bone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You'll Never Walk Alone. Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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 13 wins and 5 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bone scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bone (2) vs (0) Gracie
Our spies down at at Rio Fight Academy inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
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.
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (2) vs (2) Gracie
Bone working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Bone is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Bone is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone 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.
Bone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (4) vs (2) Gracie
Bone trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone is stalling in the full guard.
Bone looking to pass the guard.
Bone is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (4) vs (4) Gracie
Bone 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Bone is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bone is working hard here to advance position.
Bone trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Bone tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to control here.
Bone wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bone 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bone keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Bone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (4) vs (7) Gracie
Bone tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bone gets back to full guard.
Bone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Bone keeps moving.
Bone wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bone there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (4) vs (10) Gracie
Bone working to try and regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries to control Gracie's body but Gracie pushes him off. Bone squirms to his side and now Gracie has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bone (4) vs (13) Gracie
Bone rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie is trying to stick to Bone's back but Bone is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bone. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (6) vs (13) Gracie
Bone is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (6) vs (15) Gracie
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Bone.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bone is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bone avoid being mounted?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Bone trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Bone is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (6) vs (18) Gracie
Bone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to get back to full guard.
Bone wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Bone wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (6) vs (21) Gracie
Bone is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bone tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 21 to 6.
Royce Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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