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CACC 14 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joshua Candelaria (ranked 4130 p4p, 464 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 11271 p4p, 615 weight class). Cortez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wake Me Up. Rafael Cortez 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Candelaria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Candelaria shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cortez sprawls well. Cortez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Candelaria gets slowly back to his feet.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Cortez tries to get set, Candelaria tries to push him back and clinch up but Cortez manages to avoid the attempt.
Candelaria forces Cortez back against the ropes and clinches.
Cortez tries for a takedown but Candelaria manages to get underhooks.
Candelaria manages to pull guard.
Cortez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Candelaria has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cortez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cortez won't allow Candelaria to sweep him here.
Candelaria has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cortez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Candelaria has tightened it up now! Cortez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joshua Candelaria!
After the big win, Joshua Candelaria made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 11607 p4p, 461 weight class) and Rafael Mendes (ranked 5024 p4p, 380 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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 5 wins and 5 losses; Ben Henley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Henley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henley (2) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes wants to sweep here but Henley controlling him for the moment.
Henley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henley tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Henley wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes controlling Henley's posture.
Henley wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mendes has locked up a guillotine! Mendes's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Henley is holding on here and Mendes must be using up a lot of energy. Henley has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mendes gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Mendes!
A relieved looking Rafael Mendes 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 featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Balbus Michael (ranked 3556 p4p, 310 weight class) and Joe Jennings (ranked 3935 p4p, 332 weight class). 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Balbus Michael! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Joe Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Michael moves into the clinch successfully.
Jennings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jennings jumps guard but Michael stands there with Jennings around his waist. Jennings gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jennings jumps into guard, dragging Michael to the mat.
Michael tries to free his leg and advance position but Jennings is retaining full guard.
Michael looking to sit in guard and control but Jennings gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Michael (0) vs (2) Jennings
Michael looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jennings is one step ahead there.
Michael trying to keep a closed guard but Jennings is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Michael is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Michael has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Michael (2) vs (2) Jennings
Jennings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Michael escapes and throws Jennings's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (5) vs (2) Jennings
Jennings is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jennings looking for submissions off his back.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jennings keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael trying to mount his opponent but Jennings defends it.
Jennings tries to roll over but Michael keeps him under control.
Jennings 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.
Michael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jennings is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Michael postures up.
Jennings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Michael looking to pass the guard.
Michael seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michael controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jennings working a defensive guard but Michael manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (8) vs (2) Jennings
Jennings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michael is looking to take a break and control but Jennings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking for a sweep.
Jennings gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jennings trying to control but Michael postures up.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jennings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control from the bottom.
Jennings regains full guard. Nicely done.
Michael 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.
Jennings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jennings looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Michael passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (11) vs (2) Jennings
Jennings tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Michael wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jennings prevents Michael from moving into mount.
Jennings is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jennings tries to roll over but Michael keeps him under control.
Jennings 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.
Michael seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jennings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Michael slows the pace down in half guard.
Michael seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jennings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Michael seems content to control.
Michael wants to take a breather but Jennings is having none of it.
Michael controlling the action here.
Michael is trying to control the action in half guard but Jennings is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jennings is looking for a sweep. Michael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Michael is controlling the pace.
Michael wants to pass the guard but Jennings is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Michael prevents Jennings from improving his position.
Michael is stalling here. Jennings is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Michael seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jennings has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Michael (11) vs (6) Jennings
Jennings is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Michael is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Michael regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jennings's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Michael is trying to maintain the position but Jennings is very close to passing his half guard.
Jennings seems to be working for a kimura but Michael defends the submission attempt.
Jennings wants to pass to mount but Michael is defending the position.
Michael tries to get to full guard but Jennings has control of the leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Michael is staying active underneath Jennings, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jennings is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Michael is just riding it out for now. Jennings eventually gives up the hold.
Jennings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michael keeps working.
Michael is trying to maintain the position but Jennings is very close to passing his half guard.
Jennings moves into full mount! Michael won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (11) vs (9) Jennings
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Michael is in all sorts of trouble here.
Michael bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Michael (13) vs (9) Jennings
Michael postures up.
Michael avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jennings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Michael can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Michael 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.
Michael has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Michael postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jennings pulls Michael in close to prevent any damage.
Jennings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michael sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jennings's guard.
Michael is thwarting Jennings's attempts to control the position.
Jennings tries to get to full guard but Michael has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
Balbus Michael decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tembo Laibon (ranked 22127 p4p, 531 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 2841 p4p, 278 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying MacFarlane's choice of entrance music: The Foggy Dew. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tembo Laibon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacFarlane pushes Laibon up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Laibon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Laibon is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MacFarlane gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Laibon regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laibon (0) vs (2) MacFarlane
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.
Laibon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laibon being controlled here, momentarily.
MacFarlane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from MacFarlane.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacFarlane drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says MacFarlane as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Laibon screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with MacFarlane! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rian MacFarlane!
In his post fight interview, Rian MacFarlane gave a big smile as he said 'Kill or be killed!'.
In defeat, Tembo Laibon stepped up to the mic, saying 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trevor Burrows (ranked 1335 p4p, 175 weight class) and Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 6913 p4p, 565 weight class). Burrows comes to the ring accompanied by Calm - No problem. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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 2 losses; Trevor Burrows! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Valentin Hadjiev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burrows moves into range and clinches up with Hadjiev.
We've been hearing reports that Burrows has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hadjiev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Burrows drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burrows decides to pull guard.
Hadjiev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burrows dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (2) vs (0) Hadjiev
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hadjiev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrows trying to control but Hadjiev is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Hadjiev, not yet.
Burrows thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadjiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadjiev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (2) vs (2) Hadjiev
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burrows is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (4) vs (2) Hadjiev
Hadjiev wants to reverse the position here. Burrows has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Hadjiev is forced to tap! Hadjiev looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Trevor Burrows!
An out of breath Trevor Burrows 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 Kamden Jackson (ranked 2223 p4p, 284 weight class) and Brandon Walker (ranked 18784 p4p, 654 weight class). Jackson comes to the ring accompanied by Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brandon Walker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 15 wins and 10 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Brandon Walker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walker jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson 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.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walker is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson stays in close to Walker's body and controls the position.
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Walker working a defensive guard here.
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (0) Walker
Walker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (6) vs (0) Walker
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker stops Jackson from passing to mount.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Walker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Walker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Walker is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (6) vs (2) Walker
Walker wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Walker has Jackson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (8) vs (2) Walker
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Walker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Walker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Walker! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (8) vs (6) Walker
Walker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (8) vs (8) Walker
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walker has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Walker looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Walker wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Walker.
Walker wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to hold on but Walker postures up.
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.
Walker swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jackson is now in Walker's guard. A big mistake from Walker there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (10) vs (8) Walker
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson advances to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Walker has his hands clasped together around Jackson's back. He's all about the action.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Walker is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker is looking to get back to full guard here but Jackson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (13) vs (8) Walker
Walker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson taking a breather here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walker's legs.
Walker is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Walker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (13) vs (10) Walker
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (15) vs (10) Walker
Walker is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (18) vs (10) Walker
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Walker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the position but Walker is working away.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Walker prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Walker is looking for a sweep.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Walker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jackson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (20) vs (10) Walker
Jackson wants to take Walker's back here but Walker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Walker is in no mood to give up.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Walker is squirming around nicely.
Walker is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson has control of Walker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Walker regains half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (23) vs (10) Walker
Walker is just holding on here. Jackson manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (26) vs (10) Walker
Walker rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
Walker won't enjoy being in this position. Jackson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Walker is tapping - it's over boys! Jackson picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamden Jackson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kamden Jackson thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2157 p4p, 225 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 4263 p4p, 376 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ronaldo closes the distance and pushes Lima back into the ropes.
Ronaldo gets control of Lima's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ronaldo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Ronaldo is retaining full guard.
Lima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ronaldo is keeping the position for now.
Ronaldo has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself.
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle here but Lima uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (3) vs (0) Ronaldo
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima tries for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending well.
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ronaldo, who protects the arm well.
Ronaldo is trying to control Lima's posture but Lima avoids it.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ronaldo keeps working.
Ronaldo tries to buck Lima off but Lima is having none of it.
Ronaldo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lima easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (5) vs (0) Ronaldo
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lima trying to control but Ronaldo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima working for a guillotine from mount but Ronaldo is in no mood to give up.
Ronaldo is looking to get to half guard.
Lima is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lima extends the arm and Ronaldo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelinho Lima! |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 3260 p4p, 156 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 6885 p4p, 251 weight class). Aoki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baka Survivor. Gustavo Santos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Santos
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki is looking to get back to full guard here but Santos has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Santos
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos 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.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki moves into full guard.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Aoki is looking for a triangle here but Santos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (8) Santos
Aoki manages to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Aoki defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aoki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out 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.
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aoki is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Aoki has locked up a guillotine! Aoki's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Santos is holding on here and Aoki must be using up a lot of energy. Santos has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Aoki gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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 light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Mac Burns (ranked 3350 p4p, 408 weight class) and Rauta Kansleri (ranked 973 p4p, 144 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Burns might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Connor Mac Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rauta Kansleri!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kansleri moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
Kansleri pulls guard effortlessly.
Kansleri keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Kansleri wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Burns is now in half guard.
Kansleri tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burns trying to control the action but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to free his trapped foot but Kansleri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kansleri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burns 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.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Kansleri is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Burns has gone for a leg lock! Kansleri slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (0) vs (2) Kansleri
Kansleri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kansleri trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns has his foot on Kansleri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kansleri works his way back into a safe position though.
Kansleri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (0) vs (5) Kansleri
Kansleri happy to just control the position for now.
Burns is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kansleri is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (0) vs (7) Kansleri
Burns tries to lock up and control but Kansleri gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kansleri sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kansleri fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Kansleri looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Kansleri tries to control but Burns wriggling away.
Kansleri is looking to work his way around to Burns's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kansleri tries to control but Burns wriggling away.
Kansleri controlling the pace for now.
Kansleri takes Burns's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Burns is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Burns (0) vs (10) Kansleri
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri controls the action.
Kansleri tries to get the hooks in deep but Burns pushed the leg off.
Burns tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kansleri's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Burns rolls, trying to escape but Kansleri keeps control of the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns turns into Kansleri and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (10) Kansleri
Kansleri throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burns uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (10) Kansleri
Kansleri is letting Burns control him for a moment.
Kansleri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kansleri has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Kansleri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Kansleri is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
Kansleri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kansleri struggling a bit here.
Burns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kansleri is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kansleri can't do much from the bottom here.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Kansleri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri tries to improve position but can't.
Kansleri is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
Kansleri is trying to get back to half guard.
Burns trying to control the action but Kansleri is working from the bottom.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep.
Burns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kansleri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kansleri is not content to let Burns control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kansleri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kansleri working a defensive guard here.
Burns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kansleri's guard.
Burns slows the pace down in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri manages to get to full guard.
Burns wants to control from the top but Kansleri keeps moving.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Kansleri is retaining full guard.
Kansleri controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Burns won't allow Kansleri to sweep him here.
Burns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kansleri's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kansleri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burns postures up.
Kansleri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kansleri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns is fighting to break Kansleri's control of his arms but Kansleri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kansleri is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (5) vs (12) Kansleri
Kansleri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Kansleri from controlling successfully.
Burns is adopting a defensive guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns is really struggling to control Kansleri but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kansleri advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (15) Kansleri
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kansleri just content to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (5) vs (17) Kansleri
Burns manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Kansleri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kansleri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kansleri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (5) vs (20) Kansleri
Burns is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri controlling from mount.
Burns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kansleri content just to control the position here.
Burns wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Burns (5) vs (23) Kansleri
Good control from Kansleri.
Kansleri keeps control of the position as Burns tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kansleri's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Kansleri controlling from mount.
Burns tries to hold on but Kansleri postures up.
Kansleri controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Burns (5) vs (26) Kansleri
And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri wins on points by 26 to 5.
Rauta Kansleri 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 middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 1954 p4p, 223 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 2518 p4p, 281 weight class). Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Priest and move into the clinch position.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Priest has Gracie up against the ropes in a clinch.
Priest pulls guard.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Priest is retaining full guard.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Priest up and slammed him! Priest can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (3) Gracie
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie 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 Priest's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest manages to get back to half guard.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Priest won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (6) Gracie
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Priest (0) vs (9) Gracie
Priest trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest is trying to break free.
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?
Priest trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Priest wants to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
Priest trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Priest is really stuck here.
Priest looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie is hanging on to Priest's back as he tries to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is hanging on to Priest's back as he tries to escape.
Priest looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Priest is in bad spot here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to control Priest but Priest is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Priest rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Priest rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie gets his hands free as Priest looks to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Priest tries to break free.
Priest prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
Gracie is hanging on to Priest's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie not allowing Priest to control his hands.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Priest tries to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Priest tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Priest is trying to break free.
Priest prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
Priest tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Priest needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Priest can't escape the position.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Priest trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Priest turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Priest is now in half guard.
Priest looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Priest is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (2) vs (13) Gracie
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gracie's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (2) vs (16) Gracie
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 16 to 2.
Our winner, Royce Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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