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CACC 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Darian Cruz (ranked 21908 p4p, 478 weight class) and Anatoly Gorbachenko (ranked 2686 p4p, 258 weight class). Cruz comes to the ring accompanied by System Of A Down - Aerials . Anatoly Gorbachenko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Anatoly Gorbachenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cruz tries to clinch up.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Gorbachenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gorbachenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cruz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cruz stops a takedown attempt from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Darian Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoly Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko has Cruz pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Cruz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gorbachenko won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbachenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gorbachenko trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gorbachenko defends well.
Gorbachenko won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Gorbachenko defends easily.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Gorbachenko
Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gorbachenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gorbachenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gorbachenko! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (2) vs (4) Gorbachenko
Gorbachenko slows the pace down.
Gorbachenko is continuing to stall.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Gorbachenko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (2) vs (6) Gorbachenko
Cruz tries to lock up and control but Gorbachenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gorbachenko controlling the position easily from mount.
Gorbachenko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Gorbachenko controlling the pace for now.
Gorbachenko trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cruz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (2) vs (9) Gorbachenko
Will Gorbachenko go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cruz tries to escape the position.
Gorbachenko controlling from the back.
Cruz tries to escape but Gorbachenko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
What can Cruz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Will Gorbachenko go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gorbachenko keeps control of the position as Cruz tries to break free.
Good control from Gorbachenko.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gorbachenko controlling the position well here. Cruz rolled but Gorbachenko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cruz can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gorbachenko.
Cruz tries to roll but Gorbachenko sticks to his back.
Gorbachenko has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cruz's body.
I really don't envy Cruz right now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cruz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gorbachenko.
Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Gorbachenko keeps control of the position.
Cruz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gorbachenko wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to roll but Gorbachenko sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gorbachenko controlling the positon.
Gorbachenko not allowing Cruz to control his hands.
Gorbachenko trying to control.
Cruz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Coffee Shop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cruz tries to escape the position.
Gorbachenko controlling from the back.
Cruz is trying to break free.
Gorbachenko biding his time, controlling Cruz.
Gorbachenko trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko doesn't have the hooks in and Cruz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (9) Gorbachenko
Gorbachenko looking to control.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorbachenko is retaining full guard.
Gorbachenko wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Gorbachenko is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko seems keen to control Cruz's posture.
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (7) vs (9) Gorbachenko
Cruz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gorbachenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Gorbachenko! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (7) vs (11) Gorbachenko
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gorbachenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gorbachenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (9) vs (11) Gorbachenko
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorbachenko is retaining full guard.
Cruz 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.
Gorbachenko trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Gorbachenko is keeping the position.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorbachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorbachenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gorbachenko is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Gorbachenko is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (12) vs (11) Gorbachenko
Cruz wants to control but Gorbachenko is keeping him busy.
Cruz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gorbachenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Gorbachenko is defending well.
Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Gorbachenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gorbachenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gorbachenko holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko manages to get back to half guard.
Gorbachenko is trying to control but can't.
Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gorbachenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz is working for a kimura but Gorbachenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Cruz is thwarting Gorbachenko's attempts to control the position.
Gorbachenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz seems to be working for a kimura but Gorbachenko defends the submission attempt.
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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cruz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gorbachenko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (12) vs (13) Gorbachenko
Gorbachenko won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Gorbachenko is stalling in the full guard.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorbachenko is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Gorbachenko controlling from the top position.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Gorbachenko controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz working for a triangle but Gorbachenko defends it easily.
Gorbachenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorbachenko wins on points by 13 to 12.
Anatoly Gorbachenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Darian Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great to see this man back! It's pretty easy decision if you ask us.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 3195 p4p, 284 weight class) and Tanner Pounds (ranked 3224 p4p, 287 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Shin Dong Hyuk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tanner Pounds!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pounds clinches with his opponent.
Pounds gets underhooks to prevent Dong Hyuk's takedown attempt.
Pounds jumps into guard, dragging Dong Hyuk to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dong Hyuk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pounds is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pounds has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (0) vs (2) Pounds
Pounds trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Pounds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Dong Hyuk keeps moving.
Pounds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pounds preventing the sweep.
Pounds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pounds won't allow Dong Hyuk to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is working hard here to advance position.
Dong Hyuk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pounds manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (2) vs (2) Pounds
Pounds can't keep his opponent in guard - Dong Hyuk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pounds won't allow Dong Hyuk to pass to mount.
Dong Hyuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Pounds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pounds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dong Hyuk is working away from the top position though.
Dong Hyuk 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.
Pounds regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk looking to pass the guard.
Pounds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dong Hyuk is aware though and is defending well.
Dong Hyuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Pounds is retaining full guard.
Pounds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pounds pulls Dong Hyuk in close to prevent any damage.
Dong Hyuk is looking to pass into half guard but Pounds pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pounds is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (2) vs (4) Pounds
Dong Hyuk 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.
Dong Hyuk 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pounds trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a triangle but Pounds pushes his legs off easily.
Dong Hyuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dong Hyuk 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: Dong Hyuk (4) vs (4) Pounds
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pounds trying to control but Dong Hyuk postures up.
Pounds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dong Hyuk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Pounds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pounds is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dong Hyuk forces his way into half guard.
Dong Hyuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pounds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk is thwarting Pounds's attempts to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk trying to work for an americana but Pounds has managed to regain full guard.
Dong Hyuk is fighting to break Pounds's control of his arms but Pounds is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dong Hyuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Pounds is retaining full guard.
Pounds looking to control.
Dong Hyuk is pushing down on Pounds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pounds is fighting to maintain full guard but Dong Hyuk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pounds wants to control but Dong Hyuk is keeping busy.
Dong Hyuk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is doing well to control the position and prevent Dong Hyuk from advancing to side control.
Dong Hyuk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pounds sees it coming and defends easily.
Pounds is trying to maintain the position but Dong Hyuk is very close to passing his half guard.
Pounds wants to get back to full guard.
Pounds wants to control but Dong Hyuk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pounds is trying to get back to full guard.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pounds defends it well.
Dong Hyuk is trying to work for a kimura but Pounds is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pounds is just riding it out for now. Dong Hyuk eventually gives up the hold.
Pounds keeping control of the position.
Pounds is trying to get back to full guard.
Dong Hyuk tries to pass to full mount but Pounds defends it.
Pounds is trying to control but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pounds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a kimura here.
Pounds tries to roll over but Dong Hyuk keeps him under control.
Dong Hyuk is trying to work for a kimura but Pounds is defending well.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dong Hyuk is working for a submission of some sort.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk wants to advance to full mount but Pounds doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dong Hyuk has gone for a leg lock! Pounds slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dong Hyuk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (4) vs (6) Pounds
Dong Hyuk wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong Hyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong Hyuk 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 eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pounds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dong Hyuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pounds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pounds stopping the sweep attempt from Dong Hyuk.
Pounds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dong Hyuk wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pounds slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dong Hyuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pounds controlling from the top position.
It looks like Pounds 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk wants to sweep but no luck.
Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dong Hyuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pounds trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Pounds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pounds is aware though and is defending well.
Pounds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Pounds 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong Hyuk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pounds defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pounds wins on points by 6 to 4.
A very excited looking Tanner Pounds 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.
The defeated Shin Dong Hyuk had this to say: 'Back to the camp. Shit... Seems like I can make any fight a close fight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harold Shipman (ranked 2036 p4p, 227 weight class) and Tobias Pancake (ranked 15774 p4p, 578 weight class). Shipman comes to the ring accompanied by I'll beat yo ass.. Harold Shipman had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Harold Shipman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Shipman. No joy for Pancake on that attempt.
Pancake tries to close the distance and clinch but Shipman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shipman clinches up against the ropes.
Pancake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shipman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shipman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pancake tries for a takedown but Shipman manages to get underhooks.
Harold Shipman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Pancake.
Shipman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shipman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pancake after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Pancake can't fight it off and eventually Shipman manages to take the fight to the floor. Pancake looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shipman (2) vs (0) Pancake
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pancake looking for a guillotine here but Shipman defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shipman is aware though and is defending well.
Shipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake working for a triangle but Shipman defends it easily.
Shipman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is trying to keep Shipman in close.
Pancake looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancake, not yet.
Shipman wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is pulling down on Shipman's head to control his posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Shipman'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.
Shipman preventing the sweep.
Pancake trying to control the position here.
Shipman tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard.
Pancake wants to hit a switch here but Shipman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pancake there! Score +3 for passing guard: Shipman (5) vs (0) Pancake
Shipman wants to control the pace but Pancake is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shipman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pancake has worked his arm free - good work by Pancake!
Pancake tries to improve position but can't.
Shipman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pancake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shipman trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake struggling a bit here.
Shipman is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake is looking for a sweep.
Shipman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shipman trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pancake stops Shipman from passing to mount.
Shipman working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Shipman keeps moving and retains side control.
Shipman is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shipman working away.
Shipman trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Shipman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shipman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shipman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pancake is trying to improve his position.
Shipman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pancake rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shipman's guard! Nice work there by Pancake! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shipman (5) vs (2) Pancake
Shipman trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
Shipman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shipman keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Shipman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pancake passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shipman (5) vs (5) Pancake
Pancake works to advance to full mount. Shipman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shipman (5) vs (7) Pancake
Pancake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shipman regains half guard.
Pancake content to control rather than advance.
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but Shipman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shipman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shipman.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shipman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shipman (7) vs (7) Pancake
Pancake pulls Shipman in close to prevent any damage.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shipman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pancake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shipman has Pancake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shipman (7) vs (9) Pancake
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake preventing the sweep.
Pancake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shipman looking to control.
Shipman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shipman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Shipman.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shipman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pancake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pancake is looking to advance position but Shipman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shipman (11) vs (9) Pancake
Shipman is stalling here but it's allowed Pancake to get half guard.
Pancake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pancake.
Shipman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pancake's guard.
Pancake is pressing down on Shipman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancake, not yet.
Shipman trying to control but Pancake is working 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.
Shipman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Shipman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shipman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shipman is posturing up here but Pancake has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shipman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shipman has to tap! Slick submission there by Pancake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 15531 p4p, 499 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 2466 p4p, 243 weight class). Holzken comes to the ring accompanied by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shot leaves Holzken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holzken.
Shot doesn't manage to clinch there - Holzken circles away.
Holzken shoots in for a double leg but Shot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shot wants to counter the offense by Holzken and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Holzken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holzken closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shot to the mat! Shot manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (0) Shot
Holzken stays in close to Shot's body and controls the position.
Shot trying to keep a closed guard but Holzken is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Shot has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Holzken works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot manages to get to full guard.
Shot looking for a sweep. Not yet Shot, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot wants to improve his position but instead Holzken has moved into half guard.
Well, if Holzken is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shot wants to get back to full guard.
Holzken content to control rather than advance.
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.
Shot tries to get to full guard but Holzken has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holzken's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holzken's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holzken (2) vs (4) Shot
Holzken is keeping busy.
Shot doesn't have the hooks in and Holzken manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (4) vs (4) Shot
Shot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shot throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Holzken escapes and throws Shot's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (7) vs (4) Shot
Holzken is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shot's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot is looking for a sweep.
Holzken staying calm.
Holzken has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shot tries to bench press Holzken off him but Holzken keeps the position.
Holzken taking a breather here.
Shot is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Holzken's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot wants to control but Holzken postures up.
Shot is trying to get back to half guard.
Shot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holzken slows the pace down.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control the position but Shot is working away.
You can see the frustration on Shot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Holzken off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holzken (7) vs (8) Shot
Shot looking to break Holzken's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Holzken remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shot will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shot is controlling the position but Holzken somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Shot seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Holzken has recovered full guard.
Holzken pulls Shot in close to prevent any damage.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holzken trying to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken continues to stall.
Shot postures up.
Holzken pulls Shot in to control the position.
Shot trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Shot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Holzken will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holzken pulls Shot in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shot looking to sit in guard and control but Holzken gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (9) vs (8) Shot
Holzken preventing the sweep.
Shot working a defensive guard but Holzken manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (12) vs (8) Shot
Holzken moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shot tries to improve position but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control the action but Shot is working from the bottom.
Holzken is staying tight to Shot's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Shot tries to buck Holzken off but Holzken is having none of it.
Shot is trying to control Holzken's posture but Holzken avoids it.
Shot is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shot manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (12) vs (10) Shot
Holzken is looking to control Shot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holzken avoid being mounted?
Shot is looking for a kimura here.
Shot trying to control from Holzken's half guard. Holzken has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shot wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shot looking to sit in guard and control but Holzken gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (14) vs (10) Shot
Shot wants to hit a switch here but Holzken passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shot there! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (17) vs (10) Shot
Shot manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holzken controlling the action here.
Holzken is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (20) vs (10) Shot
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holzken content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Holzken.
Shot looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (23) vs (10) Shot
Shot wants to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken biding his time, controlling Shot.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shot for as long as he can get away with.
Holzken has the hooks in. Shot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Holzken controls the action.
Shot is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Shot's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken takes the fight on points by 23 to 10.
Rodney Holzken thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jenik Krejza (ranked 5899 p4p, 430 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15759 p4p, 503 weight class). Dominguez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Change by The Deftones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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 0 wins and 3 losses; Jenik Krejza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 8 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dominguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krejza to the mat! Krejza manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krejza (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Krejza trying to control the position.
Krejza is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dominguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dominguez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Krejza (0) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Krejza's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez just content to control the position.
Krejza is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krejza trying to remain calm as Dominguez controls from the top position.
Krejza tries to buck Dominguez off but Dominguez is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Krejza is looking for a sweep.
Dominguez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Krejza is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dominguez yanks on the arm and Krejza is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dominguez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Dominguez!
An intense looking Pablo Dominguez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Elroy Clarks (ranked 1389 p4p, 74 weight class) and Dominick Bruise (ranked 3059 p4p, 146 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Elroy Clarks has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Elroy Clarks seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Elroy Clarks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dominick Bruise!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Clarks darts in trying to clinch
and Bruise counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clarks (0) vs (2) Bruise
Bruise moves into full mount! Clarks won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Clarks (0) vs (5) Bruise
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.
Bruise jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Clarks is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Clarks and Bruise has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bruise is looking to take a break and control but Clarks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bruise wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruise takes a little break here. Clarks wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bruise is looking to take a break and control but Clarks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clarks is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clarks struggling a bit here.
Clarks is letting Bruise control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clarks wants to control but Bruise is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bruise is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clarks defends it well.
Clarks is looking for a sweep. Bruise is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bruise is trying to control. Clarks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bruise is looking to advance position but Clarks won't allow it.
Clarks is positioning himself well to prevent Bruise advancing to mount.
Bruise wants to pass the guard but Clarks is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarks is looking to improve his position.
Bruise is stalling here. Clarks is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bruise seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clarks has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clarks (4) vs (5) Bruise
Clarks tries to move to mount but Bruise blocks the move with his legs.
Clarks is looking to take a break and control but Bruise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Clarks'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.
Bruise is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruise manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clarks is controlling the pace.
Bruise is looking for a sweep. Clarks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bruise controlling the position well.
Clarks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clarks trying to mount his opponent but Bruise defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarks is thwarting Bruise's attempts to control the position.
Bruise is looking to improve his position.
Clarks is trying to control the action in half guard but Bruise is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bruise is concentrating on defense, preventing Clarks from advancing position.
Clarks trying to control the action but Bruise is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Clarks controlling the pace.
Bruise is looking to improve his position.
Clarks works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clarks (7) vs (5) Bruise
Bruise is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bruise controls the position for a moment.
Bruise wants to control but Clarks postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clarks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bruise keeps working.
Bruise is trying to control Clarks's posture but Clarks avoids it.
Clarks is looking to take a break and control but Bruise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clarks tries to advance to mount but Bruise denies him.
You can see the frustration on Bruise's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Clarks'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.
Clarks trying to control the action but Bruise is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is looking to regain half guard here but Clarks keeps moving and retains side control.
Bruise manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bruise is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clarks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bruise wants to control but Clarks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clarks is looking to take a break and control but Bruise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bruise is trying to get back to full guard.
Clarks content to control rather than advance.
Clarks is keen to just control but Bruise is a slippery customer.
Bruise controlling the position well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Clarks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bruise keeps working.
Bruise holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bruise wants to improve his position but Clarks is controlling well.
Bruise makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bruise.
Bruise pulls Clarks in close to prevent any damage.
Clarks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bruise has his hands on Clarks's head, controlling the position.
Bruise wants to improve his position but instead Clarks has moved into half guard.
Clarks is trying to control the action in half guard but Bruise is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clarks content to control rather than advance.
Bruise is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Clarks wants to take a breather but Bruise is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Clarks controlling the pace.
Bruise controlling the position well.
Clarks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bruise controlling the position well.
Bruise is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bruise wants to control but Clarks is keeping busy.
Bruise has his hands clasped together around Clarks's back. He's all about the action.
Bruise has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clarks is working away from the top position though.
Bruise keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bruise tries to roll over but Clarks keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bruise has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clarks is working away from the top position though.
Bruise tries to get to full guard but Clarks has control of the leg.
Clarks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clarks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bruise does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarks wants to pass the guard but Bruise is defending well.
Bruise wants to control but Clarks is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarks takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
An out of breath Elroy Clarks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lakoj Dresden (ranked 2053 p4p, 271 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 3266 p4p, 400 weight class). Germano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lakoj Dresden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dresden misses with a takedown
and Germano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresden (0) vs (2) Germano
Dresden looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresden, not yet.
Germano trying to control but Dresden is working from the bottom.
Dresden wants to improve his position but instead Germano has moved into half guard.
Dresden is trying to control but Germano passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dresden (0) vs (5) Germano
Germano working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dresden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Germano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dresden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dresden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Germano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Germano trying to control the action but Dresden is working from the bottom.
Dresden is trying to get back to half guard.
Dresden prevents Germano from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries for a kimura but Dresden is defending well.
Germano tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dresden's legs.
Dresden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dresden is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresden prevents Germano from moving into mount.
Germano slows the pace down.
Germano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dresden regains half guard there - taking advantage of Germano's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dresden trying to control from the bottom.
Germano tries to pass to full mount but Dresden defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dresden sees it coming and defends easily.
Dresden wants to control but Germano is keeping busy.
Germano seems to be working for a kimura but Dresden defends the submission attempt.
Germano prevents Dresden from improving his position.
Germano is just content to waste time from the top position. Dresden takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dresden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dresden keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Germano wants to control from the top but Dresden keeps moving.
Dresden can't keep his opponent in guard - Germano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Germano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dresden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Germano.
Dresden looking for a kimura from the bottom but Germano passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresden (0) vs (8) Germano
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Germano wants to control but Dresden is keeping him busy.
Dresden is holding Germano down, trying to stall.
Germano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Germano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dresden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Germano off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresden (4) vs (8) Germano
I really don't envy Germano right now.
Germano turns into Dresden and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresden (4) vs (10) Germano
Dresden is trying to keep Germano in close.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Germano wants to control from the top but Dresden keeps moving.
Dresden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dresden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Germano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresden (6) vs (10) Germano
Dresden wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Dresden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Germano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Germano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Germano has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresden (6) vs (12) Germano
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dresden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Germano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dresden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresden has his foot on Germano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germano works his way back into a safe position though.
Dresden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dresden keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Dresden controls Germano momentarily but Germano frees himself.
Germano drops back looking for a leg! Dresden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dresden manages to kick Germano off! Germano jumps back into Dresden's guard.
Dresden keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dresden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germano is one step ahead there.
Dresden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dresden has his foot on Germano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germano works his way back into a safe position though.
Dresden has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Germano doesn't defend quickly enough and Dresden has managed to lock this one up! Can Germano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dresden on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lakoj Dresden!
A relieved looking Lakoj Dresden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1548 p4p, 191 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 11999 p4p, 626 weight class). Petersen comes into the arena with James Brown- Living in America blaring out of the sound system. 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Deeds gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Deeds
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.
Petersen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Deeds trying to mount his opponent but Petersen defends it.
Petersen tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Deeds wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Petersen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen gets full guard.
Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Deeds is pushing down on Petersen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petersen is fighting to maintain full guard but Deeds has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Petersen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Petersen tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Petersen is looking to control Deeds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen is looking to control Deeds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Deeds controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is staying active underneath Deeds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Deeds postures up.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Deeds 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.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Deeds is proving a slippery customer.
Deeds pushes down on Petersen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Deeds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to control the action here but instead Deeds manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (5) Deeds
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.
Deeds controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to improve his position but instead Deeds has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (0) vs (8) Deeds
Deeds keeps control of the position as Petersen tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Petersen is in bad spot here.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds has good solid back control here.
Deeds is hanging on to Petersen's back as he tries to escape.
Deeds slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Deeds has the hooks in. Petersen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Deeds trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Petersen doesn't escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Deeds really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Petersen.
Deeds's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petersen wants to control his opponent's hands but Deeds gets his hands free.
Petersen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Deeds's arms.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Petersen is trying to break free.
Petersen just trying to survive but Deeds is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Deeds just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to escape the position.
Deeds just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Petersen right now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Petersen.
Petersen tries to escape but Deeds has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Petersen turns into Deeds and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (8) Deeds
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Deeds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (10) Deeds
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deeds is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 21744 p4p, 529 weight class) and Dick Black (ranked 2251 p4p, 234 weight class). Black has chosen The Dicks - Rich Daddy as his entrance music. Dick Black is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Dick Black!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Black goes for a double leg but Puto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Puto continues to drive forward.
Puto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Black's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Black
Black working a defensive guard here.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Puto advances to half guard.
Puto wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Black
Puto taking a breather here.
Black is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto controls the position from side control.
Black manages to get back to half guard.
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Puto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Black tries to get to full guard but Puto has control of the leg.
Puto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Black wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Black wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
Puto works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (8) vs (0) Black
Puto wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Puto is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Puto (10) vs (0) Black
Puto trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Puto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Puto wants to finish this one by submission but Black is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Puto.
Puto avoids the attempt from Black to control.
Puto looking for a guillotine from mount but Black is having none of it.
Puto pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puto controlling his opponent.
Puto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Puto fails to take his opponent's back.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Black tries to lock up and control but Puto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Black is looking to improve his position but Puto isn't that keen on the idea.
Puto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black keeps trying to improve his position.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puto is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Black is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Black flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Puto anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Black and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Puto slips an arm under Black chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Puto has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Puto is squeezing on Black like an anaconda would it's prey. Black fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
Cajun Puto 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 welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1123 p4p, 147 weight class) and Max Roberts (ranked 2086 p4p, 260 weight class). Ribbler's entrance music is Bad Religion - Infected. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Roberts's choice of entrance music: Break Stuff. Max Roberts 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Max Roberts!
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.
Roberts tries to keep at a distance but Ribbler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ribbler gets control of Roberts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ribbler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Ribbler wants to control but Roberts passes easily into half guard.
Roberts is looking to stall here but Ribbler recovers full guard.
Ribbler is trying to control the position but Roberts postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts pushing down on Ribbler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ribbler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roberts is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts 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.
Ribbler trying to control from the bottom.
Ribbler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roberts is thwarting Ribbler's attempts to control the position.
Roberts seems to be working for a kimura but Ribbler defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribbler keeps working.
Ribbler has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Roberts escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Roberts! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (0) vs (3) Roberts
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ribbler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ribbler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control the position but Ribbler is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ribbler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ribbler tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
Ribbler wants to sweep but Roberts has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (0) vs (6) Roberts
Ribbler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribbler sneaks back into half guard.
Ribbler has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribbler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (6) Roberts
Ribbler trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
Roberts is trying to control the position but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ribbler passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (5) vs (6) Roberts
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roberts has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ribbler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roberts has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roberts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribbler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ribbler easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (7) vs (6) Roberts
Roberts sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Roberts tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Roberts is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribbler wants to free his trapped foot but Roberts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ribbler is looking for a kimura here.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribbler pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Roberts trying to keep a closed guard but Ribbler is proving a slippery customer.
Roberts working for submissions but it's allowed Ribbler to get to half guard.
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to take a breather but Roberts is having none of it.
Ribbler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ribbler.
Ribbler tries to pass to full mount but Roberts defends it.
Ribbler is looking for a kimura here.
Roberts wants to sweep but Ribbler has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (10) vs (6) Roberts
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Roberts wants to control but Ribbler postures up.
Roberts is looking to regain half guard here but Ribbler keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face, being in this tough position on 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (12) vs (6) Roberts
Ribbler is trying to take his opponent's back.
Roberts is looking to improve his position but Ribbler isn't that keen on the idea.
Ribbler seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Roberts is holding on tight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Roberts is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ribbler avoids the attempt from Roberts to control.
Ribbler is trying to control here but Roberts has managed to regain half guard.
Ribbler passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (15) vs (6) Roberts
Roberts is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Roberts wants to control but Ribbler postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Roberts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ribbler off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (15) vs (10) Roberts
Ribbler defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Roberts's arms.
Roberts has the hooks in. Ribbler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Roberts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is working hard here to advance position.
Roberts looking for the RNC.
Roberts has the hooks in. Ribbler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ribbler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Ribbler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Roberts avoiding Ribbler 's attempts to control his hands.
Roberts working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
A relieved looking Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'. |
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