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CACC 29 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Shamrock (ranked 5530 p4p, 69 weight class) and Jack Spam (ranked 6257 p4p, 81 weight class). Jack Spam has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 1 losses; Tim Shamrock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jack Spam!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shamrock (0) vs (4) Spam
Spam advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shamrock (0) vs (6) Spam
Spam trying to control but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock is desperately trying to improve his position but Spam has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shamrock manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Shamrock is letting Spam control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock is not content to let Spam control the position.
Shamrock gets back to half guard.
Shamrock is looking to control Spam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shamrock avoid being mounted?
Spam is looking for a kimura but Shamrock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spam to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to control but Spam is keeping busy.
Shamrock wants to control the action here but instead Spam manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shamrock (0) vs (9) Spam
Shamrock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shamrock is squirming around, avoiding Spam's attempts to control the action.
Spam goes for an armbar but Shamrock turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shamrock. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shamrock (2) vs (9) Spam
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.
Shamrock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shamrock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shamrock defends well.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Spam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamrock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shamrock has managed to get both his arms back between Spam's legs - danger averted.
Spam managing to control the position.
Spam keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spam working for a triangle but Shamrock defends it easily.
Shamrock trying to control but Spam is working from the bottom.
Shamrock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shamrock trying to control but Spam is working from the bottom.
Shamrock is really struggling to control Spam but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spam trying to control the position.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Spam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spam keeping full guard, as Shamrock tries to pass.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Spam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.
Shamrock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spam pulls Shamrock in to control the position.
Spam keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Spam can't keep his opponent in guard - Shamrock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shamrock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shamrock is working for a kimura but Spam is defending it quite comfortably.
Spam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shamrock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shamrock's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shamrock (2) vs (13) Spam
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock trying to control the hands but Spam won't let him.
Shamrock tries to roll but Spam sticks to his back.
Shamrock 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 Spam gets his way!
Shamrock looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Spam has managed to slip his arm under Shamrock's chin. This could be all over... yep, Shamrock is tapping out! Submission win for Spam.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Spam! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Balbus Michael (ranked 4185 p4p, 349 weight class) and Ben Henley (ranked 11732 p4p, 473 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Balbus Michael! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Ben Henley!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Michael moves into the clinch.
Henley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Michael regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Michael (0) vs (2) Henley
Henley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michael is keeping the position for now.
Henley 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) Henley
Henley is looking for a triangle but Michael pushes his legs off easily.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael content to stall in guard here.
Henley looking for a guillotine here but Michael defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michael is pushing down on Henley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henley is fighting to maintain full guard but Michael has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henley is looking to improve his position.
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henley looking for submissions off his back.
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael wants to control but Henley is keeping him busy.
Henley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Michael pulls his head out easily.
Henley looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Michael is looking to advance position but Henley won't allow it.
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.
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henley keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
Henley 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.
Henley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Michael passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (5) vs (2) Henley
Michael moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Michael (7) vs (2) Henley
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking to improve his position but Michael isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henley is squirming around, avoiding Michael's attempts to control the action.
Henley is working to get back to half guard.
Michael controlling from mount.
Michael continues to stall.
Henley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Michael is working for a kimura but Henley is defending it quite comfortably.
Michael is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henley actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henley is staying active underneath Michael, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henley looking for submissions off his back.
Michael performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Michael prevents Henley from improving his position.
Michael seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Michael moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Henley. Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (10) vs (2) Henley
Michael tries to advance to mount but Henley denies him.
Michael wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henley, who protects the arm well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking for a sweep.
Henley prevents Michael from moving into mount.
Michael trying to control the position but Henley is working away.
Henley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Michael passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Henley! Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (13) vs (2) Henley
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking to get to half guard.
Michael trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Michael sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henley is squirming around, avoiding Michael's attempts to control the action.
Henley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Michael.
Henley is squirming around, avoiding Michael's attempts to control the action.
Michael takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henley tries to reverse the position but Michael maintains control.
Henley wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Michael (16) vs (2) Henley
Henley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Michael is riding his opponent, not letting Henley buck him off.
Henley breaks Michael's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Michael (16) vs (4) Henley
Henley has gone for a leg lock! Michael slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Michael (18) vs (4) Henley
Henley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Michael passes into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Michael trying to control from half guard but Henley is working away.
Henley actively working from the bottom here.
Michael trying to control the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Michael is keen to just control but Henley is a slippery customer.
Henley looking for submissions off his back.
Michael trying to control the action but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley wants to get back to full guard.
Henley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Michael is taking a breather. Henley 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.
Michael is trying to control. Henley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Michael trying to control the action but Henley is working from the bottom.
Henley looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Michael pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Michael (21) vs (4) Henley
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henley is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
After the fight, Balbus Michael was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bazar Al Jhit (ranked 4352 p4p, 361 weight class) and Yasol Kim (ranked 3603 p4p, 318 weight class). Al Jhit comes to the ring accompanied by What May Safely Be Written. Yasol Kim has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yasol Kim!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kim moves into the clinch.
Kim wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Jhit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Al Jhit tightens his grip and picks Kim up, before dumping him to the ground. Kim manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Kim
Kim is pulling down on Al Jhit's head to control his posture.
Al Jhit trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Al Jhit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Al Jhit stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position.
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Kim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Kim
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kim pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
Kim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kim is thwarting Al Jhit's attempts to control the position.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit is positioning himself well to prevent Kim advancing to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit'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.
Al Jhit manages to get to full guard.
Kim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kim is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kim has passed into half guard!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit wants to control but Kim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Kim seems content to control.
Al Jhit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kim defends well.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but instead Kim has moved into half guard.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Jhit wants to control but Kim passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Kim
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is being controlled here.
Al Jhit is trying to improve his position.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Al Jhit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Al Jhit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit tries to improve position but can't.
Al Jhit is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
Al Jhit tries to improve position but can't.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Al Jhit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (5) Kim
Al Jhit looking for the RNC.
Kim prevents Al Jhit from getting a body triangle.
Al Jhit tightening his grip on Kim, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Al Jhit's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Al Jhit is trying to control but Kim is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit looking to control but Kim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kim is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kim and Al Jhit has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Al Jhit taking a break here but Kim is having none of it and regains half guard.
Al Jhit tries to pass to full mount but Kim defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kim trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well.
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
Kim trying to hold on to Al Jhit's head to control him but Al Jhit postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit is working for a kimura here but Kim manages to reverse the position and he's now in Al Jhit's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (7) Kim
Al Jhit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but instead Kim has moved into half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (10) Kim
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Jhit regains half guard.
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Al Jhit is trying to control but Kim passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (6) vs (13) Kim
Al Jhit tries to bench press Kim off him but Kim keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit wants to control but Kim postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 13 to 6.
A relieved looking Yasol Kim 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joshua Candelaria (ranked 4194 p4p, 475 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 4970 p4p, 518 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Candelaria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Candelaria bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Candelaria (4) vs (0) Martinez
Candelaria is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martinez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martinez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez 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.
Martinez won't allow Candelaria to pass to mount.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Candelaria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Candelaria trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well.
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Candelaria.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candelaria tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Candelaria is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Candelaria pulls his head out easily.
Candelaria seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Candelaria tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but Candelaria has control of the leg.
Candelaria seems to be looking for submissions.
Martinez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Candelaria. Oh but Martinez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Candelaria goes limp - he's gone! Martinez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcos Martinez! |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Mendes (ranked 6149 p4p, 413 weight class) and Tanner Pounds (ranked 3551 p4p, 314 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Pounds!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mendes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pounds circles away.
Pounds closes the distance and clinches.
Mendes goes for a takedown attempt but Pounds pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pounds clinches up against the ropes.
Pounds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pounds gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Pounds
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Pounds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pounds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounds controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Pounds's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Mendes being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pounds trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendes trying to control the position here.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pounds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes managing to control the position.
Mendes looking to control.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pounds preventing the sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is fighting to break Mendes's control of his arms but Mendes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pounds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Pounds slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mendes controls Pounds momentarily but Pounds frees himself.
Pounds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pounds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendes controls Pounds momentarily but Pounds frees himself.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendes being controlled here, momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pounds won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Pounds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendes looking to control.
Mendes 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Pounds controlling from the top position.
Mendes has his hands on Pounds's head, controlling the position.
Pounds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendes controls Pounds momentarily but Pounds frees himself.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Pounds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pounds is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Pounds has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Pounds postures up.
Pounds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounds is one step ahead there.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Pounds is proving a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pounds looking to sit in guard and control but Mendes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (2) Pounds
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pounds holds on and takes a little breather.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Pounds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes passes into half guard.
Mendes prevents Pounds from improving his position.
Mendes tries to pass to full mount but Pounds defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pounds wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Mendes slows the pace down in half guard.
Pounds manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Mendes is heads and Pounds is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Pounds wins on points by 3 to 2.
Tanner Pounds thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 2552 p4p, 314 weight class) and Tony Duff (ranked 4326 p4p, 454 weight class). Paulman comes to the ring accompanied by War is my Love . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tony Duff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Duff swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulman.
Paulman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paulman gets underhooks to prevent Duff's takedown attempt.
Duff has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Paulman is trying to keep an underhook but Duff manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paulman (0) vs (2) Duff
Paulman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulman pulls Duff in close to his closed guard and prevents Duff from doing any damage or advancing position.
Duff looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman is pulling down on Duff's head. It's preventing any offense from Duff, at least for the moment.
Duff won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
Paulman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (2) Duff
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paulman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paulman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Duff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paulman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Duff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paulman is stalling in the full guard.
Duff is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duff is keeping the position for now.
Duff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paulman defends it easily.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Duff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulman defends well.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
Duff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paulman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Duff looking for a guillotine here but Paulman defends easily.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duff is keeping the position for now.
Paulman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paulman passes into half guard.
Paulman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paulman is looking to advance position but Duff won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paulman in particular looking to stall.
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
Paulman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (5) vs (2) Duff
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Duff working to try and regain half guard.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Duff is trying to escape the mount.
Duff is squirming around, avoiding Paulman's attempts to control the action.
Duff is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman wants to take his opponent's back but Duff doesn't allow it.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Paulman tries to control but Duff wriggling away.
Duff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Duff 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: Paulman (5) vs (4) Duff
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paulman looking to control.
Paulman is controlling Duff's posture.
Duff 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.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Duff controlling him for the moment.
Paulman controls Duff momentarily but Duff frees himself.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Paulman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulman manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Paulman's guard.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Paulman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulman manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Paulman's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Duff stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
Paulman pulls Duff in close to prevent any damage.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Paulman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulman manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Paulman's guard.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulman 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.
Duff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to control.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Paulman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulman manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Paulman's guard.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Duff postures up.
Paulman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (7) vs (4) Duff
Paulman wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Duff has his foot on Paulman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulman works his way back into a safe position though.
Duff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulman content to stall in guard here.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Duff is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman forces his way into half guard.
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Duff tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Paulman trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Duff is refusing to be controlled, as Paulman sits in half guard.
Duff tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
Duff looks winded!
Paulman wants to free his trapped foot but Duff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duff is pressing down on Paulman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
Paulman trying to control but Duff is working from the bottom.
Paulman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Duff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulman defends well.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Duff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman 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.
Duff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulman 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.
Duff working for a triangle but Paulman defends it easily.
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paulman controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Duff has his foot on Paulman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulman works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paulman defends it easily.
Paulman stays in close to Duff's body and controls the position.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Duff is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Russell Paulman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jabbar Omarov (ranked 2658 p4p, 340 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 11396 p4p, 627 weight class). Cortez has chosen Wake Me Up as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jabbar Omarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Omarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cortez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Omarov has Cortez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Omarov jumps guard and drags Cortez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Omarov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cortez is aware though and is defending well.
Omarov being controlled here, momentarily.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Omarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cortez is one step ahead there.
Cortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Omarov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cortez trying to control but Omarov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez won't allow Omarov to sweep him here.
Omarov keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Omarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Omarov 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! Cortez rolls with it to try and escape but Omarov cranks on the arm and Cortez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jabbar Omarov!
Jabbar Omarov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Mac Burns (ranked 3533 p4p, 425 weight class) and Nuke Laloosh (ranked 3185 p4p, 393 weight class). Burns comes to the ring accompanied by . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Connor Mac Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Nuke Laloosh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laloosh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns pinned against the ropes. Burns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Burns is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Laloosh to the mat. Laloosh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Laloosh
Laloosh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Laloosh
Burns is trying to keep Laloosh in close.
Burns wants to sweep here but Laloosh controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laloosh manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (2) Laloosh
Burns 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.
Laloosh has his feet on Burns's thighs here. He's pushed Burns off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Burns screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nuke Laloosh!
A victorious Nuke Laloosh 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 heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rian MacFarlane (ranked 3040 p4p, 296 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 3097 p4p, 300 weight class). MacFarlane comes to the ring accompanied by The Foggy Dew. Brandis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rian MacFarlane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacFarlane closes the distance and pushes Brandis back into the ropes.
MacFarlane wants to take the fight to the mat but Brandis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MacFarlane works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacFarlane (2) vs (0) Brandis
Brandis 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: MacFarlane (2) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis wants to take a breather but MacFarlane is having none of it.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacFarlane defends it well.
MacFarlane wants to control but Brandis is keeping busy.
MacFarlane wants to improve his position but Brandis is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacFarlane.
MacFarlane trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacFarlane working for a triangle but Brandis defends it easily.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but MacFarlane is retaining full guard.
MacFarlane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandis is aware though and is defending well.
MacFarlane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brandis looking to sit in guard and control but MacFarlane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacFarlane (4) vs (2) Brandis
MacFarlane stays in close to Brandis's body and controls the position.
MacFarlane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane stands and throws Brandis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacFarlane (7) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacFarlane controls the position.
MacFarlane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brandis seems a little lost for a moment, as MacFarlane dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis wants to control but MacFarlane postures up.
MacFarlane takes a little break here. Brandis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Brandis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacFarlane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacFarlane wants to control but Brandis is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacFarlane is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brandis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brandis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacFarlane prevents Brandis from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MacFarlane in particular looking to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane continues to stall.
Brandis is trying to maintain the position but MacFarlane is very close to passing his half guard.
Brandis tries to get to full guard but MacFarlane has control of the leg.
MacFarlane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
More hug and hope from MacFarlane.
Brandis tries to roll over but MacFarlane keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane is taking a breather. Brandis 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.
MacFarlane wants to take a breather but Brandis is having none of it.
Brandis tries to get to full guard but MacFarlane has control of the leg.
Brandis won't allow MacFarlane to pass to mount.
Brandis trying to control here.
MacFarlane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacFarlane wants to work for an arm triangle but Brandis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis tries to roll over but MacFarlane keeps him under control.
Brandis trying to control here.
Brandis wants to improve his position but MacFarlane is controlling well.
MacFarlane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brandis has managed to free his arm - good work.
MacFarlane perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brandis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacFarlane wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
MacFarlane content to stall in guard here.
Brandis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacFarlane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacFarlane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing MacFarlane from controlling successfully.
Brandis 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.
Brandis looking for a guillotine here but MacFarlane defends easily.
MacFarlane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacFarlane drops back looking for a leg! Brandis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brandis manages to kick MacFarlane off! MacFarlane jumps back into Brandis's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandis, not yet.
MacFarlane trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacFarlane is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brandis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacFarlane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brandis trying to keep a closed guard but MacFarlane is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
Brandis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brandis keeping full guard, as MacFarlane tries to pass.
Brandis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacFarlane wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
MacFarlane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brandis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacFarlane has Brandis in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacFarlane (7) vs (4) Brandis
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Brandis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brandis won't allow MacFarlane to sweep him here.
MacFarlane has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacFarlane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacFarlane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacFarlane! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacFarlane (11) vs (4) Brandis
You can see the frustration on Brandis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacFarlane controlling the position.
MacFarlane wants to control but Brandis is keeping him busy.
MacFarlane tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
MacFarlane trying to control the action but Brandis is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Brandis's face as MacFarlane controls the position.
MacFarlane advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacFarlane (13) vs (4) Brandis
Brandis is squirming around, avoiding MacFarlane's attempts to control the action.
MacFarlane controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandis is squirming around, avoiding MacFarlane's attempts to control the action.
MacFarlane wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacFarlane takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
As Rian MacFarlane got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Kill or be killed!'.
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Conforto (ranked 3091 p4p, 373 weight class) and Oliver Huang (ranked 1241 p4p, 169 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oliver Huang!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Conforto closes the distance and clinches.
Huang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Conforto regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Huang
Conforto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huang is aware though and is defending well.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Huang wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Huang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (0) vs (5) Huang
Conforto is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Conforto (0) vs (7) Huang
Huang is trying to take his opponent's back.
Huang keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Huang wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely.
Conforto is controlling an arm, preventing Huang from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Huang's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conforto 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.
Huang tries to take Conforto's back but instead Conforto uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Conforto makes his way to full guard, as Huang worked for a kimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conforto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Huang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Conforto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Conforto has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (7) Huang
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Conforto pushes down on Huang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huang moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huang's guard.
Conforto is trying to control. Huang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huang wants to improve his position but Conforto is controlling well.
Conforto is keen to just control but Huang is a slippery customer.
Huang wants to get back to full guard.
Huang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huang.
Huang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conforto is aware though and is defending well.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.
Conforto wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (5) vs (7) Huang
Conforto is trying to move to mount but Huang reverses beautifully and ends up in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (5) vs (9) Huang
Huang looking to pass the guard.
Huang trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Conforto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Huang passes Conforto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Huang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conforto is just riding it out for now. Huang eventually gives up the hold.
Huang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (5) vs (12) Huang
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Conforto gets back to half guard.
Huang is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Huang looking to sit in guard and control but Conforto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (7) vs (12) Huang
Huang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conforto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Conforto 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.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Conforto is pushing down on Huang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Huang is fighting to maintain full guard but Conforto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Conforto moves into full mount! Huang won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (10) vs (12) Huang
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Huang regains half guard.
Conforto wants to take a breather but Huang is having none of it.
Conforto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.
Conforto is keen to just control but Huang is a slippery customer.
Huang wants to control but Conforto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huang is looking to improve his position.
Huang gets full guard.
Huang 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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Conforto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huang's guard.
Huang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conforto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conforto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (13) vs (12) Huang
You can see the frustration on Huang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Huang is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Conforto is staying active.
Conforto wants to control but Huang is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Huang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Conforto (15) vs (12) Huang
Conforto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Conforto tries to control but Huang wriggling away.
Conforto goes for an armbar but Huang turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Huang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (15) vs (14) Huang
Conforto is looking for a triangle but Huang pushes his legs off easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conforto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Huang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Huang trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Huang slips nicely into half guard.
Conforto manages to get to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Conforto is trying to keep Huang in close.
Huang wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Huang wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Conforto looking for a sweep. Not yet Conforto, not yet.
Huang trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Huang is defending well. Conforto quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Huang has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Conforto celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Conforto!
After the big win, Billy Conforto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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