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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 3865 p4p, 411 weight class) and Jonthan Henry (ranked 2881 p4p, 334 weight class). Henry is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by hit em up . Jonthan Henry is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Jonthan Henry !
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.
Schultz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schultz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henry defends it nicely.
Henry has Schultz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Henry is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henry tries for a takedown but Schultz manages to get underhooks.
Henry has Schultz pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Schultz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mike Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonthan Henry .
Henry wants a takedown.
Schultz jumps guard.
Schultz pulls Henry in to control the position.
Henry wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Henry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schultz pulls Henry in close to his closed guard and prevents Henry from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz has Henry pulled in close to control his posture.
Henry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henry being controlled here momentarily.
Schultz pushes a forearm under Henry 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Henry is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Schultz!
Mike Schultz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dollar Hero (ranked 4195 p4p, 394 weight class) and Sao Alela (ranked 1087 p4p, 130 weight class). Hero comes to the ring accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Alela has chosen Ground Zero (MOP) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Dollar Hero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Sao Alela!
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.
Alela has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alela is looking for a takedown.
Hero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alela is working for takedown but Hero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dollar Hero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
Hero prevents the takedown attempt.
Hero looking for a takedown.
Alela is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alela has clasped his hands together around Hero's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hero (0) vs (4) Alela
A lull in the action here.
Alela tries for a kimura but Hero is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alela controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero struggling a bit here.
Hero prevents Alela from improving position.
Hero is looking for a sweep.
Hero wants to control but Alela postures up.
Hero is looking for a sweep.
Alela is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero is looking to reverse 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.
Alela trying to control the action but Hero is working from the bottom.
Hero is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hero prevents Alela from moving into mount.
Alela moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hero (0) vs (6) Alela
Hero is squirming around, avoiding Alela's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela wants to control but Hero has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alela is looking to stall here but Hero recovers full guard.
Alela wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alela trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero wants to sweep but no luck.
Hero is working hard here to advance position.
Alela looking to sit in guard and control but Hero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hero (2) vs (6) Alela
Alela pulls Hero in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Alela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hero wants to control from the top but Alela keeps moving.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
Hero trying to control but Alela is working from the bottom.
Alela looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hero wants to control from the top but Alela keeps moving.
Hero advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hero (5) vs (6) Alela
Alela wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hero has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Alela'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! Alela is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dollar Hero!
Dollar Hero retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Dollar Hero started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Black (ranked 2742 p4p, 268 weight class) and Ice Tea (ranked 5116 p4p, 401 weight class). Black comes to the ring accompanied by The Dicks - Rich Daddy. Ice Tea is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Dick Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Ice Tea!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tea gets a double leg takedown into Black's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (0) vs (2) Tea
Black looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tea passes into half guard.
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Tea is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tea is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Tea wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black wants to improve his position but Tea is controlling well.
Tea is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Black has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tea is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black trying to control the position.
Black seems keen to control Tea's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Black wants to sweep here but Tea controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea drops back looking for a leg! Black is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Black manages to kick Tea off! Tea jumps back into Black's guard.
Black has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Black has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tea is looking to advance position but Black has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (4) vs (2) Tea
Black trying to control but Tea is having none of it.
Tea keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Black has hold of Tea's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tea manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black looking to control but Tea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Black is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tea to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tea shrugs it off.
Black wants to finish this one by submission but Tea is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Black.
Black looking for a guillotine from mount but Tea is having none of it.
Tea defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Black.
Tea 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.
Black is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tea has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Black is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tea to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tea shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tea is working to get back to half guard.
Black looking to secure an arm triangle but Tea defends it well.
Black trying to control but Tea is having none of it.
Tea regains half guard.
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Tea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to pass to mount but Tea is defending the position.
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tea is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Tea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
Tea looking for submissions off his back.
Tea actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Tea is defending well.
Black 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.
Tea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Tea won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Black is looking to pass Tea's guard but actually Tea recovers to full guard.
Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Doom's Gym inform us that Tea has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black 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.
Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (7) vs (2) Tea
Black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Black working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tea tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Black wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tea manages to get back to half guard.
Tea is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
Tea actively working from the bottom here.
Black trying to control the action but Tea is working from the bottom.
Black is looking to stall here but Tea recovers full guard.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Tea's legs - danger averted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tea has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black trying to control but Tea is working from the bottom.
Tea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Black wants to pass the guard but Tea is keeping the position.
Tea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tea keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tea keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black 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.
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Tea's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tea keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black 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.
Tea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Tea keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black wants to control from the top but Tea keeps moving.
Tea has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Tea is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Black stays in close to Tea's body and controls the position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black controls from within his opponent's guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Tea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tea has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tea keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moonlight Maze (ranked 1783 p4p, 212 weight class) and Judas Priest (ranked 2251 p4p, 257 weight class). Maze comes to the ring accompanied by Winger Can't Get Enough . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Moonlight Maze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Priest changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maze tries to avoid it but Priest manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maze to the ground. Maze escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maze.
Maze gets tackled into the ropes by Priest. Priest maintains the clinch.
Priest wants a takedown but no success here.
Priest is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maze turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maze manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maze (4) vs (0) Priest
Priest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maze moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (7) vs (0) Priest
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 Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest 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.
Maze tries for a kimura but Priest is defending well.
Priest is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze is trying to get an arm triangle but Priest is defending well.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest prevents Maze from improving position.
Maze tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maze has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Priest gets back to half guard.
Maze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
Maze stands and throws Priest's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (10) vs (0) Priest
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Priest is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maze advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maze (12) vs (0) Priest
Maze is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Priest has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Maze has a good base and remains in mount.
Maze wants to take Priest's back but he can't do it this time.
Maze working for a submission but Priest is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest 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.
Priest wants to control but Maze is keeping busy.
Priest is defending against the submission attempts here by Maze.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Priest defends the submission attempt.
Maze seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Priest manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Priest manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maze has Priest in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maze (12) vs (2) Priest
Maze looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Priest has picked Maze up and slammed him! Maze can't keep hold of the triangle and Priest manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (12) vs (5) Priest
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Priest trying to control the action but Maze is working from the bottom.
Maze is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Maze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maze manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maze looking for submissions off his back.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maze is staying active underneath Priest, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Priest controlling the pace.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Maze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest trying to pass the guard but Maze defending well.
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priest content to control rather than advance.
Priest wants to take a breather but Maze is having none of it.
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maze wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest wants to control but Maze is keeping him busy.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Priest wants to take a breather but Maze is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maze tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (12) vs (8) Priest
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maze is looking to escape.
Priest fails to move to back control.
Priest controlling the pace for now.
Maze is looking to get to half guard.
Priest tries to control but Maze wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Priest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Priest wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Priest looking to control but Maze is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maze regains half guard.
Priest not doing much here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Maze defends it.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Priest is keen to just control but Maze is a slippery customer.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Priest content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Maze has locked up a guillotine! Maze's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Priest is holding on here and Maze must be using up a lot of energy. Priest has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Maze gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moonlight Maze!
A less than humble Moonlight Maze misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 1161 p4p, 157 weight class) and Joshua Candelaria (ranked 3687 p4p, 399 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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 0 wins and 2 losses; Simon Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Joshua Candelaria!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown.
Candelaria tries to clinch there but Gustafsson circles away.
Candelaria looks to clinch
so Gustafsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (0) Candelaria
Candelaria looking for a guillotine here but Gustafsson defends easily.
Gustafsson 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.
Candelaria is trying to hold Gustafsson in close to prevent damage but Gustafsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Candelaria is looking to improve his position.
Candelaria trying to control from the bottom.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Candelaria has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Candelaria wants to improve his position but Gustafsson is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candelaria is controlling Gustafsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gustafsson 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.
Candelaria looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candelaria is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
Candelaria moves into full guard.
Gustafsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (5) vs (0) Candelaria
Gustafsson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Candelaria is trying to escape and Gustafsson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Candelaria is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gustafsson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Gustafsson! |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1859 p4p, 236 weight class) and Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1876 p4p, 240 weight class). Mamedov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Khalid Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mamedov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Mamedov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Mamedov is defending the position.
Mamedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.
Mamedov wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (0) Mamedov
Arias working away.
Mamedov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mamedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Mamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mamedov wants to get back to full guard.
Arias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mamedov defends it well.
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mamedov is pressing down on Arias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is keeping the position.
Arias wants to control from the top but Mamedov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias won't allow Mamedov to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mamedov trying to control the position.
Mamedov keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias trying to control but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mamedov pulls Arias in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Mamedov
Arias trying to control the position.
Mamedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mamedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (5) Mamedov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (5) vs (7) Mamedov
Mamedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamedov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (5) vs (10) Mamedov
Arias is really stuck here.
Arias turns into Mamedov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (7) vs (10) Mamedov
Mamedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias passes Mamedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mamedov tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Arias controlling the action here.
Arias passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mamedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (10) Mamedov
Mamedov is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias is stalling here but it's allowed Mamedov to get half guard.
Mamedov won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
Mamedov is trying to control but can't.
Arias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arias trying to control the pace.
Arias prevents Mamedov from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to control but Mamedov is keeping him busy.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mamedov wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is defending well.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position.
Arias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (13) vs (10) Mamedov
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mamedov is controlling an arm, preventing Arias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Arias takes Mamedov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (16) vs (10) Mamedov
Arias is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mamedov can't escape the position.
Mamedov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Arias.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Mamedov right now.
Arias not allowing Mamedov to control his hands.
Mamedov can't escape the position.
Arias is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Arias is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mamedov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mamedov for a finish.
Arias not allowing Mamedov to control his hands.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Arias.
Arias is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Arias trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mamedov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Arias is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mamedov is just riding it out for now. Arias eventually gives up the hold.
Mamedov tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mamedov reverses the position - he's now on top in Arias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (16) vs (12) Mamedov
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (18) vs (12) Mamedov
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias won't allow Mamedov to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mamedov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (18) vs (14) Mamedov
Arias wants to sweep here but Mamedov controlling him for the moment.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Mamedov from controlling successfully.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamedov is one step ahead there.
Arias looking for subs off his back but Mamedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Arias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mamedov is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias is looking for a sweep. Mamedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Mamedov sits in half guard.
Mamedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arias sees it coming and defends easily.
Mamedov wants to pass to mount but Arias is defending the position.
Mamedov is still trying to improve position.
Arias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (20) vs (14) Mamedov
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arias has managed to get both his arms back between Mamedov's legs - danger averted.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is keeping the position.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamedov working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias takes the fight on points by 20 to 14.
After winning the bout, George Arias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 1218 p4p, 167 weight class) and Tyrano Jackson (ranked 19832 p4p, 566 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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 6 wins and 1 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
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.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Declan tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Declan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Declan sprawls well.
Declan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tyrano Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Declan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Aedan Declan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrano Jackson.
Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Declan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Jackson
Declan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Declan keeps moving and retains side control.
Declan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Declan trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee asks Declan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Declan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Declan tries to move to mount but Jackson blocks the move with his legs.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson gets full guard.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Jackson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at SSJ Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jackson is trying to keep Declan in close.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Declan looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (5) vs (2) Jackson
Declan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Declan working a defensive guard here.
Declan wants to hit a switch here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Declan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (5) Jackson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Declan 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: Declan (7) vs (5) Jackson
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan 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.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Declan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Declan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson 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.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (5) Jackson
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Declan keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan controlling from side mount.
Jackson regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Declan is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
Well, if Declan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Jackson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Declan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (13) vs (5) Jackson
Declan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Declan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Declan to pass to mount.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is staying active underneath Declan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson is not content to let Declan control the position.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Declan preventing the sweep.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson 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: Declan (13) vs (7) Jackson
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (13) vs (10) Jackson
Declan tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson takes a little break here. Declan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Declan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Declan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
Jackson trying to control the action but Declan is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Declan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Declan wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Declan has a hand on Jackson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jackson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (13) vs (13) Jackson
Jackson looking to control but Declan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Jackson gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Jackson wins on points by 14 to 13.
Tyrano Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tyrano Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Aedan Declan was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, I was never much of a grappler but I had fun out there! Nice to compete & stay active in some form of competition, keeps ya sharp! Congrats to my opponent! Thank you CWC!'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Hirsch (ranked 2605 p4p, 252 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 5127 p4p, 403 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hirsch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (4) vs (0) Ronaldo
Ronaldo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (2) Ronaldo
Ronaldo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hirsch manages to get to full guard.
Ronaldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hirsch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (6) vs (2) Ronaldo
Ronaldo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hirsch escapes and throws Ronaldo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (9) vs (2) Ronaldo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo tries to bench press Hirsch off him but Hirsch keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirsch controls the position.
Hirsch has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (11) vs (2) Ronaldo
Ronaldo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ronaldo keeps trying to improve his position.
Ronaldo is still trying to improve position.
Hirsch controlling from the full mount.
Ronaldo working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but Ronaldo doesn't allow it.
Hirsch swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ronaldo is now in Hirsch's guard. A big mistake from Hirsch there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (11) vs (4) Ronaldo
Hirsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ronaldo wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
Ronaldo preventing the sweep.
Ronaldo postures up.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Ronaldo wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
Ronaldo trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ronaldo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (13) vs (4) Ronaldo
Hirsch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ronaldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hirsch has managed to get both his arms back between Ronaldo's legs - danger averted.
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirsch trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo looking to control.
Ronaldo wants to hit a switch here but Hirsch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ronaldo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (16) vs (4) Ronaldo
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is trying to reverse the position but instead Hirsch has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (19) vs (4) Ronaldo
Hirsch controlling well, preventing Ronaldo from escaping the position.
Ronaldo 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 Hirsch gets his way!
Ronaldo tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Ronaldo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ronaldo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hirsch's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hirsch avoiding Ronaldo 's attempts to control his hands.
Ronaldo showing good submission defense here.
Hirsch is looking to control Ronaldo but Ronaldo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ronaldo tries to break free.
Hirsch wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hirsch's arms.
Hirsch working for a choke but Ronaldo is defending well.
Hirsch keeps control of the position as Ronaldo tries to break free.
Hirsch working for a choke but Ronaldo is defending well.
Hirsch looking for the choke from the back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Ronaldo right now.
Hirsch trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ronaldo trying to control the hands but Hirsch breaks the grip.
Hirsch working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ronaldo breaks Hirsch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (19) vs (6) Ronaldo
Hirsch is trying to control the position but Ronaldo postures up.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Ronaldo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hirsch looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hirsch looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hirsch! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (23) vs (6) Ronaldo
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hirsch is looking to take a break and control but Ronaldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ronaldo wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch has control of an arm but Ronaldo manages to advance to Hirsch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (23) vs (10) Ronaldo
Hirsch rolls, trying to escape but Ronaldo keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ronaldo's arms.
Hirsch wants to escape the position.
Hirsch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hirsch is looking to get to half guard.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.
Ronaldo looking for a guillotine from mount but Hirsch is having none of it.
Ronaldo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hirsch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch tries to roll over but Ronaldo keeps him under control.
Hirsch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Ronaldo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ronaldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch working a defensive guard here.
Hirsch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ronaldo is aware though and is defending well.
Ronaldo is pushing down on Hirsch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hirsch is fighting to maintain full guard but Ronaldo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Ronaldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hirsch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Ronaldo has control of the leg.
Ronaldo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ronaldo prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ronaldo is trying to control. Hirsch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hirsch tries to roll over but Ronaldo keeps him under control.
Ronaldo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hirsch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hirsch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ronaldo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ronaldo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (27) vs (10) Ronaldo
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Ronaldo right now.
Hirsch trying to control.
Ronaldo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ronaldo is trying to break free.
Hirsch doesn't have the hooks in and Ronaldo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (27) vs (12) Ronaldo
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ronaldo defends it easily.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Ronaldo tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch looking to control.
Hirsch seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hirsch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronaldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronaldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ronaldo won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Hirsch trying to control the position.
Ronaldo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ronaldo stands and throws Hirsch's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (27) vs (15) Ronaldo
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 27 to 15.
After winning the bout, Harry Hirsch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 10659 p4p, 526 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2741 p4p, 267 weight class). Marcelinho Lima has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 19 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura drives through and clinches with Lima against the ropes.
Lima manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lima is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima controlling Kimura's posture.
Lima wants to control the position but Kimura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Lima trying to control here.
Kimura controlling the action here.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kimura in particular looking to stall.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lima wants to control the action here but instead Kimura manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (3) vs (0) Lima
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura is stalling here but it's allowed Lima to get half guard.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kimura postures up.
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.
Kimura trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Lima working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lima looking to control.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Lima is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Lima controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Lima has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lima 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.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lima has an active guard here but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
Lima wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Kimura is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Lima is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kimura is staying active.
Kimura not doing much here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lima wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (6) vs (0) Lima
Kimura content just to control the position here.
Kimura trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Lima tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.
Kimura with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura fails to advance to Lima's back.
Lima tries to control the position but Kimura now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (9) vs (0) Lima
Lima wants to escape the position.
Kimura just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lima is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kimura controlling the positon.
Lima is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Lima is really stuck here.
Kimura is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into Kimura. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kimura's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (9) vs (2) Lima
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (11) vs (2) Lima
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Xing Pugberg (ranked 2097 p4p, 128 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 1778 p4p, 110 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Xing Pugberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pugberg instigates a clinch.
Lalla has Pugberg pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Pugberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pugberg ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pugberg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
My spies in FIERCE - 15 Elite Coaches inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pugberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Pugberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lalla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pugberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Pugberg keeps moving.
Lalla is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugberg is looking for a triangle but Lalla pushes his legs off easily.
Pugberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lalla drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pugberg dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (2) vs (0) Lalla
Pugberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lalla manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pugberg has Lalla in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (2) vs (2) Lalla
Pugberg keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Lalla preventing the sweep.
Pugberg has his foot on Lalla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lalla works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Pugberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pugberg manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Pugberg's guard.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalla has gone for a leg lock! Pugberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lalla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (4) vs (2) Lalla
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pugberg trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pugberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugberg wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Lalla looking for subs off his back but Pugberg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pugberg is looking for a kimura but Lalla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pugberg to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lalla could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pugberg has cracked it and Lalla is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pugberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xing Pugberg!
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'. |
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