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CACC 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dwight Dumile (ranked 7043 p4p, 71 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 5341 p4p, 166 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dwight Dumile! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dumile shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dumile was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dumile (4) vs (0) Dela Cruz
Dumile takes a little break here. Dela Cruz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dumile could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dela Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dumile off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dumile (4) vs (4) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz is looking for the choke from the back position but Dumile is controlling his hands well.
Dumile manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dela Cruz's guard. Nice work there by Dumile.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dumile (6) vs (4) Dela Cruz
Dumile looking to control the position here, 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Dumile is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dumile has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dumile stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumile 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.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dumile controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dumile wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dumile 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.
Dela Cruz 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.
Dumile trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumile showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dumile preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Dumile preventing the sweep.
Dumile content to stall in guard here.
Dela Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Dumile has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumile content to stall in guard here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dumile.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dumile showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dumile preventing the sweep.
Dumile trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumile is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dumile seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dela Cruz for as long as he can get away with.
Dela Cruz working for a triangle but Dumile defends it easily.
Dumile preventing the sweep.
Dumile controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Dumile from controlling successfully.
Dumile sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dumile 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.
Dumile wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dumile 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Dumile won't allow Dela Cruz to sweep him here.
Dela Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Dela Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Dumile defends easily.
Dumile content to stall in guard here.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Dumile controlling him for the moment.
Dela Cruz is looking for a triangle but Dumile pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz 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.
Dumile controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dumile continues to hold on tight.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dela Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dumile is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dela Cruz 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.
Dumile engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dumile trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz working for a triangle but Dumile defends it easily.
Dela Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dumile controls the pace.
Dela Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dumile is one step ahead there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dumile wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Dumile in close.
Dumile's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Dumile controlling him for the moment.
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Dumile in close.
Dumile controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dumile wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dumile engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dela Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dumile defends it easily.
Dumile wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dumile is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dumile trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dumile is stalling in the full guard.
Dumile trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dumile controls the pace.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Dumile from controlling successfully.
Dumile is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dela Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Dumile defends easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz 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: Dumile (6) vs (6) Dela Cruz
Dela Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dumile keeps working.
Dumile gets back to full guard.
Dela Cruz postures up.
Dumile is pulling down on Dela Cruz's head to control his posture.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Dumile is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dela Cruz preventing the sweep.
Dumile is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dela Cruz gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dela Cruz wins on points by 7 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diego Alejandro Marrero (ranked 6679 p4p, 68 weight class) and Tom Tomson (ranked 3375 p4p, 37 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Diego Alejandro Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tom Tomson!
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.
Tomson stuffs the takedown attempt from Marrero. Marrero gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marrero.
Marrero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tomson moves into the clinch.
Marrero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tomson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Alejandro Marrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomson has Marrero pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Marrero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marrero tries to pull guard but Tomson won't allow it.
Marrero lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Tomson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marrero is looking to advance position but Tomson won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marrero is taking a breather. Tomson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marrero trying to mount his opponent but Tomson defends it.
Marrero content to control rather than advance.
Tomson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marrero is keen to just control but Tomson is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marrero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marrero wants to advance to full mount but Tomson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Marrero trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Tomson is pulling down on Marrero's head to control his posture.
Marrero trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Marrero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marrero is really struggling to control Tomson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marrero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tomson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four 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.
Marrero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marrero wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
Tomson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marrero's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (2) Tomson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marrero wants to sweep but no luck.
Tomson controlling from the top position.
Tomson advances to half guard.
Marrero wants to get back to full guard.
Tomson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marrero trying to control from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marrero tries to roll over but Tomson keeps him under control.
Tomson trying to control the pace.
Marrero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marrero is looking to control Tomson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marrero avoid being mounted?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marrero wants to improve his position but Tomson is controlling well.
Marrero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marrero tries to get out of the position.
Marrero wants to control but Tomson is keeping busy.
Marrero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marrero.
Marrero wants to control the position but Tomson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marrero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tomson pushing down on Marrero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tomson in particular looking to stall.
Tomson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marrero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tomson is thwarting Marrero's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tomson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marrero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tomson controlling the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marrero is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tomson is thwarting Marrero's attempts to control the position.
Tomson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marrero wants to get back to full guard.
Tomson controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marrero is trying to get back to full guard.
Tomson not doing much here.
Marrero is looking for a sweep. Tomson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Marrero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (2) vs (5) Tomson
Tomson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marrero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marrero prevents any damage by holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson wins on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Tom Tomson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Knight (ranked 4276 p4p, 420 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19701 p4p, 544 weight class). Kenny Knight is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Kenny Knight! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Knight clinches up with Dela Rosa and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dela Rosa pulls guard.
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.
Dela Rosa is trying to keep Knight in close.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dela Rosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Knight wants to control from the top but Dela Rosa keeps moving.
Dela Rosa is trying to keep Knight in close.
Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is trying to keep Knight in close.
Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Dela Rosa wants to hit a switch here but Knight passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dela Rosa there! Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (3) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
Knight is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dela Rosa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to work for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
Knight seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Rosa defends the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.
Knight looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dela Rosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knight trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
Dela Rosa has an active guard here but Knight has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa sees it coming and defends easily.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily.
Knight is looking for a kimura but Dela Rosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knight to get the leverage.
Dela Rosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dela Rosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Dela Rosa wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Knight drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dela Rosa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dela Rosa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dela Rosa! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knight (3) vs (4) Dela Rosa
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knight has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knight manages to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa seems to be working for a kimura but Knight defends the submission attempt.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knight defends it well.
Knight controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dela Rosa is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura here.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Dela Rosa.
Dela Rosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Knight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dela Rosa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dela Rosa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knight (7) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa showing good submission defense here.
Knight looking to break Dela Rosa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dela Rosa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Knight will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to escape the position.
Knight patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Knight is persistently looking for the submission but Dela Rosa is defending it well.
I really don't envy Dela Rosa right now.
Dela Rosa trying to control the hands but Knight won't let him.
Dela Rosa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Knight's guard. Nice work there by Dela Rosa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (7) vs (6) Dela Rosa
Knight seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Knight throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dela Rosa escapes and throws Knight's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (7) vs (9) Dela Rosa
Knight wants to control but Dela Rosa postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dela Rosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dela Rosa working away.
Dela Rosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knight is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dela Rosa off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knight (11) vs (9) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa fending off the submission attempt from Knight.
Knight keeps control of the position as Dela Rosa tries to break free.
Dela Rosa is still trying to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking for the choke from the back.
Dela Rosa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dela Rosa staying busy and making it hard for Knight to control.
Knight is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Knight looking for the choke but no joy.
Dela Rosa trying to control the position but Knight manages to sink in the hooks.
Dela Rosa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Knight keeps control of the position as Dela Rosa tries to break free.
Knight looking for the choke from the back.
Dela Rosa can't escape the position.
Knight working for the choke.
Knight tries to get the hooks in deep but Dela Rosa pushed the leg off.
Knight not allowing Dela Rosa to control his hands.
Knight is trying to stick to Dela Rosa's back but Dela Rosa is turning into Knight. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Knight's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dela Rosa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (11) vs (11) Dela Rosa
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dela Rosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dela Rosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dela Rosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Dela Rosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dela Rosa drops back looking for a leg! Knight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knight manages to kick Dela Rosa off! Dela Rosa jumps back into Knight's guard.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dela Rosa is aware though and is defending well.
Dela Rosa 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.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dela Rosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dela Rosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dela Rosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dela Rosa stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dela Rosa is aware though and is defending well.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Dela Rosa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dela Rosa 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.
Knight 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.
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa 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.
Knight working for submissions but it's allowed Dela Rosa to get to half guard.
Dela Rosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura but Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dela Rosa to get the leverage.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Knight gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Knight takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Kenny Knight thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Hanma (ranked 4158 p4p, 346 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 3503 p4p, 307 weight class). Hanma's entrance music is Rise Against - Prayer of the Refugee. A fine choice. 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jack Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hanma moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hanma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hanma has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hanma (4) vs (0) Smith
Hanma is controlling the position but Smith somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Smith trying to control here.
Hanma trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Hanma controlling the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (7) vs (0) Smith
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Smith stops Hanma from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hanma controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanma wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Hanma prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Hanma fails to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is working hard here to advance position.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Hanma's attempts to control the action.
Hanma is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith wants to hold on but Hanma pushes him away.
Hanma is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
Hanma fails to advance to Smith's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Hanma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hanma controlling his opponent.
Hanma moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Hanma (10) vs (0) Smith
Hanma is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hanma gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
Smith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith showing good submission defense here.
Hanma controls the action.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hanma trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hanma.
Hanma looking for the choke from the back.
Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hanma off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hanma is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Smith can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith is keeping busy.
Hanma is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
Smith wants to escape the position.
Smith is keeping busy.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Hanma trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hanma is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hanma gets his way!
Hanma is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hanma biding his time, controlling Smith.
Hanma tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off.
Smith is really stuck here.
Hanma just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is trying to control but Smith is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Hanma seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Smith is holding on tight.
Hanma moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hanma (13) vs (0) Smith
Smith is keeping busy.
Smith fending off the submission attempt from Hanma.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Hanma from getting a body triangle.
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanma is working away from the top position though.
Hanma is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith won't allow Hanma to pass to mount.
Smith is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Hanma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Hanma seems content to control.
Smith is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Smith moves into full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hanma passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (16) vs (0) Smith
Smith tries to buck Hanma off but Hanma is having none of it.
Smith is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanma (18) vs (0) Smith
Hanma controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hanma'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.
Hanma looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanma controlling from mount.
Hanma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hanma fails to advance to Smith's back.
Smith wants to hold on but Hanma pushes him away.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith tries to hold on but Hanma pushes him away.
Hanma trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Hanma fails to advance to Smith's back.
Hanma trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Hanma trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanma takes the fight on points by 18 to 0.
A very excited looking Jack Hanma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 10746 p4p, 621 weight class) and Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 6395 p4p, 556 weight class). Johan Farfy Iii 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Johan Farfy Iii!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Starseed drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (0) Farfy Iii
Starseed trying to control but Farfy Iii is working from the bottom.
Starseed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Starseed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Farfy Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Starseed trying to control from Farfy Iii's half guard. Farfy Iii has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Farfy Iii keeping full guard, as Starseed tries to pass.
Farfy Iii keeping moving, preventing Starseed from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starseed trying to control the position from guard on top but Farfy Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed stands and throws Farfy Iii's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (5) vs (0) Farfy Iii
Starseed wants to control but Farfy Iii is keeping him busy.
Starseed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Farfy Iii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Farfy Iii struggling a bit here.
Starseed is looking to take a break and control but Farfy Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Starseed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Starseed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Starseed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Starseed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is looking for a sweep.
Farfy Iii seems a little lost for a moment, as Starseed dominates the positioning.
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.
Starseed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Starseed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Farfy Iii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Starseed has hold of Farfy Iii's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Farfy Iii tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Starseed cranks the arm and Farfy Iii screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Farfy Iii, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Indigo Starseed!
During a confident post fight interview, Indigo Starseed thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 3521 p4p, 369 weight class) and John Rydeland (ranked 2587 p4p, 294 weight class). Rydeland is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Robbery - Not sneak attack. John Rydeland 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rydeland has managed to clinch.
Rydeland wants the takedown. Schultz is fighting it off but Rydeland persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Schultz's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Rydeland
Schultz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rydeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rydeland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schultz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rydeland has Schultz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Rydeland
Rydeland looking for a sweep. Not yet Rydeland, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Rydeland keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schultz looking to sit in guard and control but Rydeland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (4) Rydeland
Rydeland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schultz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schultz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (4) vs (4) Rydeland
Rydeland has his foot on Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schultz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rydeland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schultz passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (7) vs (4) Rydeland
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rydeland seems a little lost for a moment, as Schultz dominates the positioning.
Rydeland manages to get back to half guard.
Rydeland actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but Rydeland defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Schultz 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.
Schultz trying to control the action but Rydeland is working from the bottom.
Schultz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rydeland is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Rydeland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rydeland wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz is working for a kimura but Rydeland is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz slows the pace down in half guard.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rydeland keeps working.
Schultz trying to control the pace.
Rydeland actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is in trouble now - Schultz has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (10) vs (4) Rydeland
Rydeland working to try and regain half guard.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
Schultz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rydeland is looking to improve his position but Schultz isn't that keen on the idea.
Rydeland 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.
Schultz tries to control but Rydeland wriggling away.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
Schultz wants to control the pace but Rydeland is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
Rydeland is working to get back to half guard.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
Schultz avoids the attempt from Rydeland to control.
Schultz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rydeland is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schultz prevents Rydeland from improving his position.
Schultz is taking a breather. Rydeland says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rydeland trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Schultz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (13) vs (4) Rydeland
Rydeland sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Rydeland is defending well.
Schultz content to control rather than advance.
Rydeland looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schultz is keen to just control but Rydeland is a slippery customer.
Rydeland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schultz in particular looking to stall.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schultz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (16) vs (4) Rydeland
Schultz controlling the position easily from mount.
Schultz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rydeland for as long as he can get away with.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schultz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rydeland is looking to escape.
Rydeland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rydeland keeps trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz content just to control the position here.
Rydeland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schultz tries to control but Rydeland wriggling away.
Rydeland regains half guard.
Rydeland looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
After the big win, Mike Schultz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1950 p4p, 253 weight class) and Erberth Santos (ranked 6631 p4p, 563 weight class). Vicini comes to the ring accompanied by Mother. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Erberth Santos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Santos goes for a double leg but Vicini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Vicini continues to drive forward.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Vicini decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Santos
Vicini is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
Vicini is pressing down on Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santos is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vicini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vicini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
Santos tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini moves into full mount! Santos won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Santos
Santos tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (8) vs (0) Santos
Vicini is looking for the choke from the back position but Santos is controlling his hands well.
Santos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vicini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santos has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Santos tries to control the position but Vicini now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (11) vs (0) Santos
Santos can't escape the position.
Vicini 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini has the hooks in. Santos is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Vicini passes his arm under Santos's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Santos taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dido Vicini!
An out of breath Dido Vicini 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 heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Allan Coe (ranked 1953 p4p, 210 weight class) and Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 1706 p4p, 190 weight class). Coe comes to the ring accompanied by Nothing To Lose. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Andrey Kuznetcov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Coe looking to score a takedown here. Kuznetcov is defending well but Coe drives through and ends up in Kuznetcov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (0) Kuznetcov
Coe wants to control from the top but Kuznetcov keeps moving.
Kuznetcov trying to keep a closed guard but Coe is proving a slippery customer.
Coe stands and throws Kuznetcov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (5) vs (0) Kuznetcov
Kuznetcov is trying to control Coe's posture but Coe avoids it.
Kuznetcov is not content to let Coe control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov is trying to control Coe's posture but Coe avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetcov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coe's best efforts.
Coe is pressing down on Kuznetcov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuznetcov is holding on for now.
Kuznetcov wants to get back to full guard.
Coe trying to control the action but Kuznetcov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetcov trying to hold on to Coe's head to control him but Coe postures up.
Kuznetcov tries to get to full guard but Coe has control of the leg.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Kuznetcov is defending well.
Coe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuznetcov is just riding it out for now. Coe eventually gives up the hold.
Coe is looking for a kimura but Kuznetcov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coe to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov tries to get to full guard but Coe has control of the leg.
Kuznetcov is still trying to improve position.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Kuznetcov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuznetcov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Coe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coe is keen to just control but Kuznetcov is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuznetcov is just riding it out for now. Coe eventually gives up the hold.
Coe is trying to control. Kuznetcov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuznetcov controlling the position well.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Kuznetcov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuznetcov manages to get to full guard.
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuznetcov is keeping the position for now.
Coe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (8) vs (0) Kuznetcov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuznetcov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Coe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetcov keeps working.
Coe tries for a kimura but Kuznetcov is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuznetcov 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.
Coe taking a breather here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetcov keeps working.
Coe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kuznetcov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Coe but great work by Kuznetcov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (8) vs (4) Kuznetcov
Kuznetcov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Coe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coe tries to get to full guard but Kuznetcov has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coe gets back to full guard.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Kuznetcov from controlling successfully.
Kuznetcov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuznetcov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coe is pulling down on Kuznetcov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuznetcov, at least for the moment.
Coe keeping full guard, as Kuznetcov tries to pass.
Coe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov lying in Coe's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Coe decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Kuznetcov taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Allan Coe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, David Allan Coe made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2951 p4p, 321 weight class) and Kyle Seehaver (ranked 1952 p4p, 225 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jesus St Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Seehaver!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Seehaver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St Pierre swivels and escapes.
St Pierre attempts a counter takedown but Seehaver avoids it well and moves away.
St Pierre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Seehaver to the mat! Seehaver manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St Pierre (2) vs (0) Seehaver
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Seehaver is keeping the position.
Seehaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seehaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pierre passes into half guard.
St Pierre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seehaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time St Pierre.
Seehaver is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seehaver actively working from the bottom here.
St Pierre is looking to advance position but Seehaver won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seehaver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Seehaver is defending well.
Seehaver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seehaver.
St Pierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seehaver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (2) vs (2) Seehaver
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre 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.
Seehaver wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
St Pierre controls Seehaver momentarily but Seehaver frees himself.
Seehaver stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.
St Pierre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
St Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seehaver is one step ahead there.
Seehaver looking to sit in guard and control but St Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (4) vs (2) Seehaver
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Seehaver keeps trying to improve his position.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Seehaver keeps moving.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Seehaver is keeping the position.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Seehaver keeps moving.
Seehaver is trying to keep St Pierre in close.
Seehaver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (4) vs (4) Seehaver
Seehaver trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre 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 four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Seehaver manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (6) vs (4) Seehaver
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seehaver is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (6) vs (6) Seehaver
St Pierre wants to sweep here but Seehaver controlling him for the moment.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.
St Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Seehaver trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
St Pierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seehaver's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (8) vs (6) Seehaver
Seehaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Seehaver, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver can't keep his opponent in guard - St Pierre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Seehaver is looking to get back to full guard here but St Pierre has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (11) vs (6) Seehaver
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seehaver keeps working.
St Pierre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Seehaver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St Pierre tries to move to mount but Seehaver blocks the move with his legs.
St Pierre has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: St Pierre (13) vs (6) Seehaver
St Pierre moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: St Pierre (16) vs (6) Seehaver
Seehaver trying to control but not successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Seehaver's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
St Pierre is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Seehaver tries to roll but St Pierre sticks to his back.
Seehaver 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.
Seehaver manages to reverse the position and now he's in St Pierre's guard. Nice work there by Seehaver.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (16) vs (8) Seehaver
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.
St Pierre 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: St Pierre (18) vs (8) Seehaver
St Pierre is looking to advance position but Seehaver won't allow it.
Seehaver tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to free his trapped foot but Seehaver is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Seehaver works his way to full guard. Good work.
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seehaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pierre forces his way into half guard.
Seehaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St Pierre trying to control the action but Seehaver is working from the bottom.
Seehaver is defending against the submission attempts here by St Pierre.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver manages to get to full guard.
Seehaver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seehaver wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Seehaver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (18) vs (10) Seehaver
Seehaver wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Seehaver rolls with it to try and escape but St Pierre cranks on the arm and Seehaver is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus St Pierre!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesus St Pierre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 490 p4p, 76 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1454 p4p, 194 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
We've been informed that Arias has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arias swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Arias
Arias keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Hunt passes into half guard.
Arias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arias trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Arias tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Arias keeps trying to improve his position.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Arias is defending the position.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias gets back to full guard.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Arias can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
Arias 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Arias
Hunt is trying to keep Arias in close.
Arias trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Arias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (5) Arias
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt manages to get back to half guard.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
Hunt gets full guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (5) Arias
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (5) Arias
Arias manages to get back to half guard.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
Arias is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias gets full guard.
Hunt trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Hunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arias! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (5) Arias
Hunt trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
Arias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working for a guillotine from mount but Arias frees his head quite easily.
Hunt fails to move to back control.
Arias is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Arias to control.
Arias prevents Hunt from taking his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Hunt looking to control but Arias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Arias is holding on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes Arias's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (13) vs (5) Arias
Hunt keeps control of the position easily here as Arias tries to buck him off.
Hunt trying to control momentarily.
Arias manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hunt's guard. Nice work there by Arias.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (13) vs (7) Arias
Arias wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Arias won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Hunt controlling Arias's posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Arias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Arias is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Our winner, Paul Hunt, 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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