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CACC 54 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colton Northwood (ranked 22045 p4p, 163 weight class) and Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 5483 p4p, 125 weight class). Rikiya Goromaru is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Colton Northwood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Northwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Northwood manages to pull guard.
Goromaru wants to pass the guard but Northwood is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Goromaru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Northwood seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Northwood trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northwood has control of Goromaru's left arm, preventing Goromaru from doing any damage.
Northwood wants to sweep but no luck.
Goromaru passes Northwood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goromaru prevents Northwood from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northwood wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goromaru trying to mount his opponent but Northwood defends it.
Goromaru trying to control the action but Northwood is working from the bottom.
Northwood trying to control but Goromaru postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Northwood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goromaru is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Northwood works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Northwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Northwood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goromaru defends it easily.
Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Northwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goromaru not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is pushing down on Northwood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Northwood is fighting to maintain full guard but Goromaru has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goromaru prevents Northwood from improving his position.
Goromaru is keen to just control but Northwood is a slippery customer.
Goromaru stalling.
Northwood tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.
Northwood wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Northwood tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.
Goromaru is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goromaru's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Northwood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goromaru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goromaru's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Northwood (4) vs (0) Goromaru
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Will Northwood go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Goromaru is in a bad position with Northwood working for a choke. Goromaru manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northwood (4) vs (2) Goromaru
Goromaru being controlled here momentarily.
Northwood keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Goromaru 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Northwood seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Northwood wants to hit a switch here but Goromaru passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Northwood there! Score +3 for passing guard: Northwood (4) vs (5) Goromaru
Goromaru content just to control the position here.
Northwood tries to lock up and control but Goromaru gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goromaru content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru tries to control but Northwood wriggling away.
Northwood is working to get back to half guard.
Northwood is working hard here to advance position.
Goromaru looking to control but Northwood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Northwood tries to hold on but Goromaru pushes him away.
Goromaru looking to control but Northwood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goromaru controlling the position easily from mount.
Northwood is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Northwood tries to control Goromaru's body but Goromaru pushes him off. Northwood squirms to his side and now Goromaru has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Northwood (4) vs (8) Goromaru
Northwood looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Goromaru trying to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Northwood trying to control but not successfully.
Goromaru tightening his grip on Northwood, looking for the choke.
Northwood tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Northwood is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru controlling his opponent.
Northwood is just holding on here. Goromaru manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Northwood (4) vs (11) Goromaru
Northwood tries to escape but Goromaru has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Goromaru avoiding Northwood 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Goromaru.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Northwood tries to break free.
Goromaru biding his time, controlling Northwood.
Northwood wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Northwood is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goromaru wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Gordon (ranked 5259 p4p, 123 weight class) and Justin Mathew (ranked 3584 p4p, 93 weight class). 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Justin Mathew!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon attempts a counter takedown but Mathew avoids it well and moves away.
Justin Mathew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon rushes Mathew and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Gordon has clasped his hands together around Mathew's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gordon (4) vs (0) Mathew
Gordon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mathew wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mathew tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Mathew trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mathew! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gordon (6) vs (0) Mathew
Mathew is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mathew sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mathew won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathew is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon is looking for a kimura but Mathew is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gordon to get the leverage.
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mathew for as long as he can get away with.
Gordon seems to be working for a kimura but Mathew defends the submission attempt.
Mathew is trying to control but can't.
Gordon works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (9) vs (0) Mathew
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathew is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gordon moves to his opponent's back but Mathew bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Gordon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (9) vs (2) Mathew
Mathew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon pulls Mathew in to control the position.
Mathew trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon has Mathew pulled in close to control his posture.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Mathew from controlling successfully.
Mathew is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mathew looking to pass the guard.
Gordon seems keen to control Mathew's posture.
Gordon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gordon managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon 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: Gordon (11) vs (2) Mathew
Mathew trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mathew has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gordon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mathew! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (14) vs (2) Mathew
Mathew is trying to escape the mount but Gordon keeps good control and instead manages to take Mathew's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (17) vs (2) Mathew
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Mathew taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Gordon!
Post fight, an emotional Ryan Gordon said 'Chai has my belt, The King is coming back for that belt and I'm coming to finish you. '. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 18447 p4p, 206 weight class) and Ely Scrubs (ranked 1891 p4p, 80 weight class). Scrubs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Not a Player. Kron Karelin 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ely Scrubs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin rushes Scrubs and presses him up against the ropes.
Scrubs has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Karelin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Karelin (0) vs (4) Scrubs
You can see the frustration on Karelin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Karelin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Scrubs is looking for the choke from the back position but Karelin is controlling his hands well.
Scrubs is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Karelin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.
Karelin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Scrubs.
Scrubs is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Karelin is defending well though. Scrubs let's go of the attempt for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Karelin is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Karelin wants to control but Scrubs is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrubs goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Karelin turns into him and now he's in Scrubs's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (4) Scrubs
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Scrubs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scrubs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karelin has managed to get both his arms back between Scrubs's legs - danger averted.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karelin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scrubs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scrubs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (4) Scrubs
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scrubs has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs is looking to reverse the position.
Karelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scrubs, who protects the arm well.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scrubs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scrubs is trying to get back to half guard.
Scrubs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Scrubs is defending well.
Scrubs sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs looking for submissions off his back.
Karelin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (8) vs (4) Scrubs
Karelin has hold of Scrubs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Scrubs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Scrubs regains half guard.
Karelin wants to pass to mount but Scrubs is defending the position.
Scrubs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karelin is trying to control the action in half guard but Scrubs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karelin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scrubs defends it well.
Scrubs is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.
Scrubs tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Karelin is looking for a kimura here.
Scrubs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scrubs wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin 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.
Scrubs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karelin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (11) vs (4) Scrubs
Karelin fails to advance to Scrubs's back.
Scrubs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scrubs is still trying to improve position.
Scrubs is squirming around, avoiding Karelin's attempts to control the action.
Scrubs is desperately trying to improve his position but Karelin has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scrubs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scrubs is staying active underneath Karelin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Karelin is working for a kimura but Scrubs is defending it quite comfortably.
Karelin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Scrubs! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (14) vs (4) Scrubs
Scrubs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scrubs is in trouble now - Karelin has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (17) vs (4) Scrubs
Karelin looking to secure an arm triangle but Scrubs defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin prevents Scrubs from getting the reversal.
Scrubs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Scrubs wants to get back to full guard.
Scrubs is pressing down on Karelin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karelin drops back looking for a leg! Scrubs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scrubs manages to kick Karelin off! Karelin jumps back into Scrubs's guard.
Karelin passes Scrubs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scrubs is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.
Scrubs looking for a kimura from the bottom but Karelin passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (20) vs (4) Scrubs
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Scrubs won't allow Karelin to pass to mount.
Karelin is working for a kimura but Scrubs is defending it quite comfortably.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Scrubs defending well.
Scrubs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scrubs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karelin is aware though and is defending well.
Scrubs keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin stays in close to Scrubs's body and controls the position.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scrubs is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Scrubs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scrubs wants to sweep but no luck.
Scrubs looking for subs off his back but Karelin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Scrubs is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (23) vs (4) Scrubs
Karelin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Karelin is working for a guillotine from mount but Scrubs frees his head quite easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin working for a submission but Scrubs is keeping him at bay.
Scrubs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karelin trying to control but Scrubs is having none of it.
Karelin working for a submission but Scrubs is keeping him at bay.
Scrubs is looking to get to half guard.
Scrubs 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: Karelin (23) vs (6) Scrubs
Karelin can't keep his opponent in guard - Scrubs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Scrubs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karelin has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs is trying to work for a kimura but Karelin is defending well.
Scrubs looks winded!
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Scrubs is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scrubs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scrubs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (27) vs (6) Scrubs
Karelin is trying to stick to Scrubs's back but Scrubs is turning into Karelin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Karelin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Scrubs. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (27) vs (8) Scrubs
Scrubs wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.
Scrubs keeps trying to improve his position.
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Scrubs is proving a slippery customer.
Scrubs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs postures up.
Scrubs tries to free his leg and advance position but Karelin is retaining full guard.
Scrubs won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Scrubs is proving a slippery customer.
Scrubs won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Scrubs drops back looking for a leg! Karelin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karelin manages to kick Scrubs off! Scrubs jumps back into Karelin's guard.
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has his foot on Scrubs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scrubs works his way back into a safe position though.
Scrubs looking to pass the guard.
Scrubs drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karelin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (29) vs (8) Scrubs
Scrubs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Scrubs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karelin defends well.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karelin stands and throws Scrubs's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (32) vs (8) Scrubs
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scrubs is trying to improve his position.
Karelin trying to control the action but Scrubs is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin takes the fight on points by 32 to 8. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sapidum Pullum (ranked 3583 p4p, 92 weight class) and Donald O Rourke (ranked 6282 p4p, 145 weight class). O Rourke has chosen Big Iron- Marty Robbins as his entrance music. Donald O Rourke 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sapidum Pullum! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
O Rourke misses with a takedown attempt
and Pullum counters with a nice double leg into side control. O Rourke won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pullum (4) vs (0) O Rourke
Pullum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Rourke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pullum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
O Rourke is looking to reverse the position.
O Rourke sneaks back into 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.
Pullum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Rourke sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke is trying to get back to full guard.
Pullum tries to pass to full mount but O Rourke defends it.
Pullum passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pullum (7) vs (0) O Rourke
O Rourke working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rourke wants to hold on but Pullum pushes him away.
Pullum working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pullum has control of O Rourke's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and O Rourke regains control of the situation pretty easily.
O Rourke is controlling an arm, preventing Pullum from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
O Rourke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O Rourke is trying to escape the mount but Pullum keeps good control and instead manages to take O Rourke's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pullum (10) vs (0) O Rourke
O Rourke is in bad spot here.
Pullum looking for the RNC.
Pullum is cranking O Rourke's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for O Rourke! He's tightened the choke and O Rourke is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sapidum Pullum!
During a confident post fight interview, Sapidum Pullum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Donald O Rourke spoke after the fight, saying 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bobolo Jubbly (ranked 5135 p4p, 121 weight class) and Gerry Adamson (ranked 3143 p4p, 81 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Bobolo Jubbly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Gerry Adamson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Adamson rushes Jubbly and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Jubbly has picked Adamson up - he's going for a ride! Jubbly dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jubbly (2) vs (0) Adamson
Jubbly passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jubbly (5) vs (0) Adamson
Jubbly controls the position.
Jubbly'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.
Adamson is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jubbly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adamson, who protects the arm well.
Jubbly controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jubbly trying to control the action but Adamson is working from the bottom.
Jubbly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jubbly tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jubbly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adamson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamson is looking to regain half guard here but Jubbly keeps moving and retains side control.
Adamson is not content to let Jubbly control the position.
Jubbly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jubbly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adamson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jubbly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adamson has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamson is not content to let Jubbly control the position.
Jubbly working away.
Adamson wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Jubbly has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Adamson's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Adamson is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Jubbly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bobolo Jubbly!
An out of breath Bobolo Jubbly 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Knight (ranked 4395 p4p, 443 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 3808 p4p, 405 weight class). Handle has chosen Right On as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Kenny Knight! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Handle but Handle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Handle is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Handle moves into the clinch successfully.
Handle has clasped his hands together around Knight's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Knight (0) vs (4) Handle
Handle is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight is trying to control Handle's posture but Handle avoids it.
Knight is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Handle is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Handle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Handle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knight has escaped the position, nice work there.
Handle wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Knight is trying to control Handle's posture but Handle avoids it.
Knight is not content to let Handle control the position.
Knight is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handle wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Knight'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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knight wants to control but Handle postures up.
Handle is staying tight to Knight's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like Handle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Handle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knight is looking to reverse the position.
Handle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Handle trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knight is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Knight is letting Handle control him for a moment.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knight is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Handle off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knight (4) vs (4) Handle
Handle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Knight keeps control of the position as Handle tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Handle defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Handle trying to control but not successfully.
Knight is looking for a rear naked choke here but Handle reverses the position brilliantly into Knight's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (4) vs (6) Handle
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handle advances 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handle pulls his head out easily.
Knight is not content to let Handle control the position.
Handle prevents Knight from improving his position.
Knight is not content to let Handle control the position.
Handle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Handle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Handle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Handle tries to pass to full mount but Knight defends it.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Handle is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Handle trying to mount his opponent but Knight defends it.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handle pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Handle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
Handle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Knight has a hand on Handle's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Handle takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (4) vs (9) Handle
Handle trying to control but Knight is having none of it.
Handle controlling the pace for now.
Knight tries to lock up and control but Handle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Handle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Handle avoids the attempt from Knight to control.
Handle looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to control but Handle is having none of it.
Knight sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handle pulls his head out easily.
Knight won't allow Handle to pass to mount.
Handle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Handle seems to be looking for submissions.
Handle is controlling the pace.
Handle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Handle trying to control from half guard but Knight is working away.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Handle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Handle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handle pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Handle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handle pulls his head out easily.
Handle is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Knight (4) vs (12) Handle
Knight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knight is desperately trying to improve his position but Handle has a good base and remains in mount.
Handle tries to control but Knight wriggling away.
Handle prevents Knight from getting the reversal.
Handle looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to lock up and control but Handle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Handle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Knight wants to hold on but Handle pushes him away.
Handle wants to control the pace but Knight is squirming around nicely.
Handle wants to finish this one by submission but Knight is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Handle.
Knight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Handle works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Knight (4) vs (15) Handle
Knight trying to control the action but Handle just sinks the hooks in.
Knight tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Handle is looking to control Knight but Knight is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Knight rolls, trying to escape but Handle keeps control of the position.
What can Knight do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Knight trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Handle working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Handle working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Handle looks winded!
Handle is trying to stick to Knight's back but Knight is turning into Handle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Handle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Knight. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (6) vs (15) Handle
Knight wants to control from the top but Handle keeps moving.
Handle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to control from the top but Handle keeps moving.
Knight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Handle is keeping the position.
Handle has Knight pulled in close to control his posture.
Knight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Handle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knight has Handle in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knight (6) vs (17) Handle
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Handle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knight working for a triangle but Handle defends it easily.
Knight can't keep his opponent in guard - Handle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Handle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handle is trying to work for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
Handle seems to be working for a kimura but Knight defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Handle wins on points by 17 to 6.
A victorious Max Handle 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 super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 6004 p4p, 139 weight class) and Yowis Ben (ranked 6778 p4p, 186 weight class). Bolivar comes to the ring accompanied by Superman Theme. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yowis Ben!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bolivar moves into the clinch.
Bolivar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Ben
Bolivar is working for a kimura but Ben is defending it quite comfortably.
Bolivar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ben keeps working.
Ben is trying to maintain the position but Bolivar is very close to passing his half guard.
Bolivar wants to work for an arm triangle but Ben is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolivar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ben could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bolivar has cracked it and Ben is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bolivar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Bolivar!
After the big win, Johnny Bolivar made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Checkmate Fight Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roman Boesku (ranked 3513 p4p, 311 weight class) and Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3733 p4p, 328 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Goncalves's choice of entrance music: TAPOUT. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Boesku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Goncalves is trying to defend but Boesku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Goncalves
Boesku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boesku is pressing down on Goncalves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goncalves is holding on for now.
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Boesku trying to pass the guard but Goncalves defending well.
Goncalves regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goncalves has an active guard here but Boesku has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boesku pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Goncalves is staying active underneath Boesku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boesku is trying for a kimura here. Goncalves looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Boesku wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Boesku!
Roman Boesku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 1622 p4p, 100 weight class) and Bryson Pico (ranked 3491 p4p, 186 weight class). Pico has chosen Lowkey - G-Eazy as his entrance music. Bryson Pico has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Dominique Bell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bryson Pico!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pico to the ground. Bell is now in Pico's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (0) Pico
Pico keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Pico working a defensive guard here.
Bell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pico working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Pico 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.
Pico keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Pico keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bell is pushing down on Pico's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pico is fighting to maintain full guard but Bell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bell is keen to just control but Pico is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico has a hand on Bell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (5) vs (0) Pico
Bell is looking to work his way around to Pico's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pico is looking to improve his position but Bell isn't that keen on the idea.
Pico tries to hold on but Bell pushes him away.
Pico has given up his back. Will we see Bell going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bell (8) vs (0) Pico
Pico looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bell.
Pico 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 Bell gets his way!
Pico is really stuck here.
Bell struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bell working for a choke but Pico is defending well.
Pico rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bell pulls his head out easily.
Bell is looking to advance position but Pico won't allow it.
Pico is pressing down on Bell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (11) vs (0) Pico
Bell tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bell advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bell (13) vs (0) Pico
Bell controlling from the full mount.
Bell is working for a guillotine from mount but Pico frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bell (16) vs (0) Pico
Bell controlling well, preventing Pico from escaping the position.
Bell tries to keep control of the position but Pico is staying busy.
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.
You can see the frustration on Pico's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bell is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pico breaks Bell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (16) vs (2) Pico
Bell keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pico's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (18) vs (2) Pico
Pico working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Pico is keeping the position.
Pico trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pico is keeping the position for now.
Bell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pico tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Bell tries to pass to full mount but Pico defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pico actively working from the bottom here.
Bell trying to pass the guard but Pico defending well.
Bell prevents Pico from improving his position.
Bell is trying to control. Pico wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bell is looking to advance position but Pico won't allow it.
Bell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pico does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pico looking for submissions off his back.
Bell is pressing down on Pico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pico is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to control but Pico is keeping him busy.
Bell tries to pass to full mount but Pico defends it.
Pico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pico is looking for a sweep. Bell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bell is trying to control. Pico wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pico looks winded!
Bell is trying to control the action in half guard but Pico is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Pico is defending well.
Bell passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (21) vs (2) Pico
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to control the position but Pico is working away.
Pico stops Bell from passing to mount.
Bell has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pico! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bell (23) vs (2) Pico
Pico working to try and regain half guard.
Bell has hold of Pico's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pico manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bell seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pico is holding on tight.
Pico is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bell wants to control the pace but Pico is squirming around nicely.
Pico is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pico gets back to half guard.
Bell trying to control from half guard but Pico is working away.
Pico is in trouble now - Bell has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (26) vs (2) Pico
Pico wants to control but Bell is having none of it.
Pico keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bell looking to control but Pico is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pico is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bell seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pico is holding on tight.
Pico is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bell has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bell (29) vs (2) Pico
Bell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pico defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bell has the hooks in. Pico is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bell has got one arm under Pico's chin. This could be trouble... Pico trying to control the other hand but Bell gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Pico has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominique Bell!
Dominique Bell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vegan Gains logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Bryson Pico was interviewed post fight and said 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pavlo Bilous (ranked 1910 p4p, 246 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 14775 p4p, 572 weight class). Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. Pavlo Bilous 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Pavlo Bilous! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bilous has Byhenikov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Byhenikov's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Byhenikov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bilous tries to pull guard but Byhenikov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Byhenikov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bilous regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bilous (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Bilous looking to control.
Bilous has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Byhenikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bilous tries to get to full guard but Byhenikov has control of the leg.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Bilous is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Byhenikov is looking to take a break and control but Bilous is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bilous gets back to full guard.
Bilous keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bilous (0) vs (5) Byhenikov
Bilous struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous tries to bench press Byhenikov off him but Byhenikov keeps the position.
Bilous struggling a bit here.
Byhenikov has control of an arm but Bilous manages to advance to Byhenikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bilous (4) vs (5) Byhenikov
Bilous is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bilous is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Byhenikov turns into Bilous and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bilous (4) vs (7) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Bilous is keeping the position.
Byhenikov passes Bilous's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Bilous defending well.
Byhenikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bilous is retaining full guard.
Byhenikov passes Bilous's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Bilous defends it.
Byhenikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Bilous is looking for a sweep. Byhenikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Bilous defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bilous defends it well.
Bilous is looking to control Byhenikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bilous avoid being mounted?
Byhenikov is trying to control. Bilous wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bilous tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Bilous might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bilous manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bilous looking to control.
Bilous escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Byhenikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bilous is looking for a triangle here but Byhenikov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bilous (4) vs (10) Byhenikov
Bilous prevents Byhenikov from improving position.
Byhenikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Byhenikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bilous is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Byhenikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bilous (4) vs (12) Byhenikov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bilous has given up his back here. Will Byhenikov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Bilous (4) vs (15) Byhenikov
Byhenikov looking to break Bilous's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bilous remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bilous showing good submission defense here.
Byhenikov looking for the choke from the back.
Bilous can't escape the position.
Byhenikov tightening his grip on Bilous, looking for the choke.
Byhenikov is working for a rear naked choke. Bilous is not defending it well and Byhenikov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Bilous refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Bilous's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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