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CACC 57 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mark Luck (ranked 23582 p4p, 170 weight class) and Kira Yoshikage (ranked 5067 p4p, 122 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mark Luck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kira Yoshikage!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yoshikage closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Luck's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Luck (0) vs (2) Yoshikage
Luck looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yoshikage advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Luck (0) vs (5) Yoshikage
Yoshikage tries for a kimura but Luck is defending well.
Yoshikage goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Luck has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yoshikage but great work by Luck. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Luck (4) vs (5) Yoshikage
Yoshikage can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Yoshikage is looking for a sweep.
Luck working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshikage is looking for a sweep.
Luck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yoshikage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yoshikage can't do much from the bottom here.
Yoshikage gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshikage actively working from the bottom here.
Yoshikage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yoshikage wants to improve his position but Luck is controlling well.
Yoshikage has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Luck. Oh but Yoshikage has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Luck goes limp - he's gone! Yoshikage jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kira Yoshikage! |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 3578 p4p, 323 weight class) and Balbus Michael (ranked 4411 p4p, 368 weight class). 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 4 wins and 6 losses; Peter Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Balbus Michael!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Michael pushes him off.
Smith clinches up with Michael and pushes him back against the ropes.
Smith pulls Michael into guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Michael tries to pass.
Michael trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Michael is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Michael tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Michael wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith controls Michael momentarily but Michael frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith pulls Michael in close to prevent any damage.
Michael looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michael is one step ahead there.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michael trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Michael
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Michael looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Michael looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Michael! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (2) vs (4) Michael
Michael is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Michael trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Michael trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Michael looking to control but instead Smith has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Smith wants to control but Michael is keeping busy.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Michael from advancing position.
Michael trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Michael takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Michael is continuing to stall.
Michael trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith is not content to let Michael control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Michael is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith seems keen to control Michael's posture.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Michael's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (4) vs (4) Michael
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Michael dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (4) vs (6) Michael
Michael wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith keeping full guard, as Michael tries to pass.
Michael trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Michael wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Michael wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Michael is proving a slippery customer.
Michael is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith looking to control.
Michael controlling from the top position.
Michael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Michael wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Michael controlling from the top position.
Michael stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Michael looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (6) vs (6) Michael
Michael looking to control.
Michael manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (6) vs (8) Michael
Smith keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael wins on points by 8 to 6.
Balbus Michael tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Muhamad Fatih (ranked 4611 p4p, 115 weight class) and Harry Hendersons (ranked 3622 p4p, 96 weight class). Muhamad Fatih has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Muhamad Fatih! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Harry Hendersons!
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?
Fatih misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendersons looking to score a takedown here. Fatih is defending well but Hendersons drives through and ends up in Fatih's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fatih (0) vs (2) Hendersons
Hendersons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fatih keeping moving, preventing Hendersons from controlling successfully.
Hendersons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fatih looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatih working for a triangle but Hendersons defends it easily.
Hendersons wants to control from the top but Fatih keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatih has his feet on Hendersons's thighs here. He's pushed Hendersons off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hendersons screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muhamad Fatih!
As Muhamad Fatih got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Alhamdulillah for everything. Respect to my opponent'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 4006 p4p, 360 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 21595 p4p, 502 weight class). Brandis comes into the arena with Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rickson Silva !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brandis tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Brandis.
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Brandis to the mat.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Brandis off! Brandis jumps back into Silva 's guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandis trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Brandis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva has his foot on Brandis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandis works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva pulls Brandis in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Brandis stands and throws Silva 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (3) vs (0) Silva
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Brandis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brandis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brandis but great work by Silva . Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brandis (3) vs (4) Silva
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva laying and praying for a moment but Brandis takes advantage and regains half guard.
Silva 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.
Silva is thwarting Brandis's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brandis is controlling Silva 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Silva 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.
Silva is keen to just control but Brandis is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brandis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brandis is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brandis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva postures up.
Brandis wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
Brandis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (5) vs (4) Silva
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Brandis is proving a slippery customer.
Silva pulls Brandis in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Silva has his feet on Brandis's thighs here. He's pushed Brandis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Brandis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Silva !
After the fight, Rickson Silva was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Fletch Brandis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 1964 p4p, 248 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 16804 p4p, 548 weight class). Quinoa Smiff looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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 6 wins and 3 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trump changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smiff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Smiff
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Trump wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
Trump is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smiff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trump slows the pace down.
Trump tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trump has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump tries to move to full mount but Smiff actually manages to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump is trying to work for a kimura but Smiff is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trump seems to be looking for submissions.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Trump is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Smiff as he works his way to full guard.
Smiff being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
Trump engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trump wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Smiff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trump showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (7) vs (0) Smiff
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trump wants to control for a moment but Smiff uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Trump is looking to advance position but Smiff won't allow it.
Trump is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smiff defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trump is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smiff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trump.
Smiff wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Trump trying to mount his opponent but Smiff defends it.
Smiff 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.
Trump is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trump wants to take a breather but Smiff is having none of it.
Trump is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trump is looking for a kimura but Smiff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trump to get the leverage.
Trump is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smiff defends it well.
Smiff is defending against the submission attempts here by Trump.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Smiff is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is refusing to be controlled, as Trump sits in half guard.
Trump is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smiff has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Trump looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Trump 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.
Smiff is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Trump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smiff sees it coming and defends easily.
Trump is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smiff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trump wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
Trump is looking for a kimura here.
Trump passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (10) vs (0) Smiff
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trump is trying to get an arm triangle but Smiff is defending well.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Smiff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
Smiff being controlled for a moment.
Trump swings around for an armbar but Smiff sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (10) vs (2) Smiff
Trump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smiff preventing the sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smiff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smiff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trump seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smiff passes into half guard.
Smiff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smiff.
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trump slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trump keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smiff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smiff has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smiff defends it easily.
Trump seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smiff defends it easily.
Trump keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
Trump 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: Trump (12) vs (2) Smiff
Smiff is not content to let Trump control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Trump is looking to advance position but Smiff won't allow it.
Trump is working for a submission of some sort.
Trump is trying to control. Smiff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Trump thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Quinoa Smiff was interviewed post fight and said 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sirus Hughes (ranked 3737 p4p, 203 weight class) and Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 3366 p4p, 177 weight class). Hughes's entrance music is Devil "Shinedown". A fine choice. 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hughes fails to pull guard.
Ithamar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hughes is trying to keep an underhook but Ithamar manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (0) vs (2) Ithamar
Ithamar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hughes defends it well.
Ithamar wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is defending against the submission attempts here by Ithamar.
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is defending against the submission attempts here by Ithamar.
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ithamar wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ithamar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hughes is just riding it out for now. Ithamar eventually gives up the hold.
Ithamar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Ithamar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hughes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ithamar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hughes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ithamar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hughes defends it well.
Ithamar wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar seems to be looking for submissions.
Ithamar is working for a kimura but Hughes is defending it quite comfortably.
Ithamar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hughes! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (0) vs (5) Ithamar
Ithamar goes for an armbar but Hughes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hughes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (5) Ithamar
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ithamar is keeping the position for now.
Ithamar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
Ithamar has an active guard here but Hughes has managed to pass 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Ithamar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ithamar looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Ithamar is defending well.
Hughes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.
Ithamar looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Ithamar is having none of it.
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Ithamar defends the submission attempt.
Ithamar is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.
Ithamar actively working from the bottom here.
Hughes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ithamar is staying active underneath Hughes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ithamar is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Ithamar actively working from the bottom here.
Ithamar actively working from the bottom here.
Ithamar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.
Ithamar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hughes is trying to control. Ithamar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is looking for a kimura here.
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Ithamar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ithamar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily.
Ithamar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ithamar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ithamar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.
Ithamar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hughes 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.
Ithamar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ithamar can't keep his opponent in guard - Hughes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hughes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ithamar is trying to get back to full guard.
Ithamar is pressing down on Hughes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ithamar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ithamar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ithamar keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Ithamar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.
Ithamar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.
Ithamar looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.
Ithamar looks winded!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ithamar is retaining full guard.
Ithamar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Ithamar keeps moving.
Ithamar keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes slips nicely into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ithamar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hughes forces his way into half guard.
Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.
Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes trying to control the action but Ithamar is working from the bottom.
Ithamar actively working from the bottom here.
Ithamar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ithamar is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Ithamar looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes is working for a submission of some sort.
Ithamar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ithamar is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Ithamar is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ithamar avoid being mounted?
Ithamar is staying active underneath Hughes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ithamar actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ithamar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ithamar wins on points by 5 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Ithamar 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 featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chris Millennium (ranked 1259 p4p, 149 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 3079 p4p, 281 weight class). Machin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pandora's Music Box. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Millennium! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Millennium displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machin.
Machin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Millennium instigates a clinch.
Millennium gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Millennium (2) vs (0) Machin
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.
Millennium uses his free foot to push down on Machin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Machin. Score +3 for passing guard: Millennium (5) vs (0) Machin
Millennium tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Machin is trying desperately to improve position.
Machin 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.
Machin wants to hold on but Millennium pushes him away.
Millennium trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium looking to control and managing it successfully.
Millennium working for a submission but Machin is keeping him at bay.
Millennium has hold of Machin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Machin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Millennium controlling his opponent.
Millennium goes for an armbar but Machin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Machin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Millennium (5) vs (2) Machin
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Millennium is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Millennium (7) vs (2) Machin
Millennium's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Millennium from controlling successfully.
Millennium looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Millennium looking to pass the guard.
Millennium postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium 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.
Millennium thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Millennium trying to control but Machin is working from the bottom.
Machin controls Millennium momentarily but Millennium frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Millennium from controlling successfully.
Millennium is stalling in the full guard.
Machin working a defensive guard here.
Millennium trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machin being controlled here, momentarily.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Millennium from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Millennium sitting in guard here, content to control.
Millennium trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Millennium slips nicely into half guard.
Millennium is trying to control. Machin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machin is trying to maintain the position but Millennium is very close to passing his half guard.
Machin wants to get back to full guard.
Millennium is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Millennium trying to mount his opponent but Machin defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Millennium'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.
Millennium is thwarting Machin's attempts to control the position.
Millennium wants to pass the guard but Machin is defending well.
Machin is defending against the submission attempts here by Millennium.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Millennium wants to work for an arm triangle but Machin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Millennium wants to pass to mount but Machin is defending the position.
Millennium is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Millennium.
Machin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machin is refusing to be controlled, as Millennium sits in half guard.
Millennium is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machin sees it coming and defends easily.
Millennium controlling the action here.
Millennium wants to take a breather but Machin is having none of it.
Millennium is thwarting Machin's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Millennium is trying to control. Machin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Millennium tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Millennium wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machin keeps working.
Millennium with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Machin is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Millennium passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Millennium (10) vs (2) Machin
Millennium tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Millennium has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Millennium has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Machin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Millennium (12) vs (2) Machin
Millennium wants to control the pace but Machin is squirming around nicely.
Millennium takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Millennium has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Machin tries to lock up and control but Millennium gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Millennium controlling from the full mount.
Millennium trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machin is trying to escape the mount.
Millennium content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Machin wants to hold on but Millennium pushes him away.
Millennium controlling from the full mount.
Machin tries to reverse the position but Millennium maintains control.
Millennium takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Millennium wants to control the pace but Machin is squirming around nicely.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Millennium goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Machin turns into him and now he's in Millennium's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Millennium (12) vs (4) Machin
Millennium pulls Machin in close to prevent any damage.
Machin trying to control but Millennium is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Millennium seems keen to control Machin's posture.
Machin is looking to advance position but Millennium has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Millennium (16) vs (4) Machin
Millennium sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Machin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machin tries to hold on but Millennium postures up.
Millennium controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Millennium takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Our winner, Chris Millennium, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 6354 p4p, 514 weight class) and Red Cup (ranked 4860 p4p, 463 weight class). Silverio's entrance music is Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. A fine choice. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Red Cup!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cup instigates a clinch.
Silverio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cup is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silverio to the mat. Silverio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Cup
Silverio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
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.
Cup controlling from the top position.
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cup defends well.
Cup is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Cup won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup looking to pass the guard.
Silverio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cup controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cup wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cup defends well.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup is looking to advance position but Silverio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (4) vs (2) Cup
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cup 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: Silverio (4) vs (4) Cup
Cup passes into half guard.
Silverio trying to control here.
Cup controlling the action here.
Cup prevents Silverio from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup slows the pace down in half guard.
Cup trying to control from half guard but Silverio is working away.
Cup is trying to work for a kimura but Silverio is defending well.
Silverio gets full guard.
Cup stands and throws Silverio's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (4) vs (7) Cup
Cup controls the position from side control.
Silverio tries to bench press Cup off him but Cup keeps the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control the position but Silverio is working away.
Cup might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silverio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silverio is trying to get back to half guard.
Cup trying to control the position but Silverio is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio seems a little lost for a moment, as Cup dominates the positioning.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Cup trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Cup taking a break here but Silverio is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking to pass Silverio's guard but actually Silverio recovers to full guard.
Cup trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Cup looking to improve position, pressing down on Silverio's thigh with his hand. Silverio seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Cup paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Cup's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Silverio picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Red Cup had this to say: 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 1734 p4p, 214 weight class) and Paddy Bateman (ranked 2278 p4p, 271 weight class). Bone's entrance music is You'll Never Walk Alone. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 15 wins and 8 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paddy Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bone drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bone (2) vs (0) Bateman
Bone tries to free his leg and advance position but Bateman is retaining full guard.
Bateman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bone defends well.
Bateman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bone looking to pass the guard.
Bateman controls Bone momentarily but Bone frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (5) vs (0) Bateman
Bateman is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman 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.
Bateman prevents Bone from improving position.
Bone controlling the position.
Bone wants to control but Bateman is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bateman! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bone (7) vs (0) Bateman
Bone trying to control but Bateman is having none of it.
Bateman tries to hold on but Bone pushes him away.
Bateman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bateman wants to control but Bone is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bone moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bateman has worked his arm free - good work by Bateman!
Bone is trying to get an arm triangle but Bateman is defending well.
Bateman sneaks back into half guard.
Bone is thwarting Bateman's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman tries to get to full guard but Bone has control of the leg.
Bateman gets full guard.
Bateman trying to keep a closed guard but Bone is proving a slippery customer.
Bateman can't keep his opponent in guard - Bone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bone wants to pass to mount but Bateman is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bateman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bone.
Bone wants to control but Bateman is keeping him busy.
Bateman trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bone manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (10) vs (0) Bateman
Bone takes Bateman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bateman is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Bone (13) vs (0) Bateman
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bateman trying to control the action but Bone just sinks the hooks in.
Bone has got his arm under Bateman's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Bateman has spun round into Bone's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (13) vs (2) Bateman
Bone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bateman looking to pass the guard.
Bone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Bone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman preventing the sweep.
Bateman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bone has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (15) vs (2) Bateman
Bone is looking to pass into half guard but Bateman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bateman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (15) vs (4) Bateman
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bone looking to control.
Bone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bateman is one step ahead there.
Bone has his foot on Bateman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bateman works his way back into a safe position though.
Bone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (17) vs (4) Bateman
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bateman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (17) vs (6) Bateman
Bone has his foot on Bateman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bateman works his way back into a safe position though.
Bateman slips nicely into half guard.
Bone works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bone is trying to keep Bateman in close.
Bone keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass.
Bone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bone looking to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bateman won't allow Bone to sweep him here.
Bone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bateman has passed into half guard!
Bateman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bone is staying active underneath Bateman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bone manages to get to full guard.
Bone wants to hit a switch here but Bateman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bone there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (17) vs (9) Bateman
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking to improve his position but Bateman isn't that keen on the idea.
Bateman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bone is surviving well by controlling Bateman's body position as best he can.
Bateman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bone is looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bateman wants to control but Bone has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Bateman 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.
Bone tries to get to full guard but Bateman has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is working for a submission of some sort.
Bone is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bateman trying to control from half guard but Bone is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
A very excited looking Joe Bone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 674 p4p, 99 weight class) and Oliver Huang (ranked 1389 p4p, 186 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Oliver Huang!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huang shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Huang takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt 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.
Hunt gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Huang regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Huang
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Huang
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huang is looking to advance position but Hunt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (6) vs (2) Huang
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt fails to advance to Huang's back.
Hunt mounts Huang! Really nice guard pass there!
Hunt moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (9) vs (2) Huang
Hunt working for the choke.
Hunt is looking to control Huang but Huang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Hunt.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Huang from escaping the position.
Huang prevents Hunt from getting a body triangle.
Hunt is really struggling to control Huang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hunt keeps control of the position as Huang tries to break free.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking for the choke from the back position but Huang is controlling his hands well.
Hunt tightening his grip on Huang, looking for the choke.
Hunt is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Huang is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
After winning the bout, Paul Hunt 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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