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CACC 59 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Neil Flanagan (ranked 5579 p4p, 501 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 10701 p4p, 593 weight class). Cortez has chosen Wake Me Up as his entrance music. Rafael Cortez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Neil Flanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flanagan is looking to clinch but Cortez is avoiding it.
Flanagan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cortez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flanagan tries to clinch up.
Flanagan is looking to clinch.
Cortez rushes Flanagan and presses him up against the ropes.
Cortez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flanagan (0) vs (2) Cortez
Cortez stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan wants to get back to full guard.
Flanagan trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cortez in particular looking to stall.
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.
Flanagan wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cortez is thwarting Flanagan's attempts to control the position.
Flanagan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Flanagan (0) vs (5) Cortez
Flanagan tries to hold on but Cortez postures up.
Flanagan is working to get back to half guard.
Cortez controlling his opponent.
Flanagan is working to get back to half guard.
Cortez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Cortez 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.
Flanagan is looking to improve his position but Cortez isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cortez controlling the pace for now.
Flanagan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cortez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan is desperately trying to improve his position but Cortez has a good base and remains in mount.
Cortez controlling the position easily from mount.
Flanagan tries to hold on but Cortez pushes him away.
Cortez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan tries to hold on but Cortez postures up.
Cortez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flanagan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cortez controlling from mount.
Flanagan is trying to escape the mount.
Cortez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan is looking to improve his position but Cortez isn't that keen on the idea.
Cortez avoids the attempt from Flanagan to control.
Flanagan is looking to improve his position but Cortez isn't that keen on the idea.
Flanagan 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: Flanagan (2) vs (5) Cortez
Flanagan has gone for a leg lock! Cortez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Flanagan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flanagan (2) vs (7) Cortez
Flanagan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cortez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flanagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cortez 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.
Cortez is sitting in close to Flanagan's body. Flanagan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cortez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cortez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Flanagan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Neil Flanagan!
Neil Flanagan decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Andersson (ranked 22858 p4p, 595 weight class) and Pacer Dalton (ranked 4145 p4p, 429 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dalton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andersson defends it nicely.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andersson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dalton is fending him off so far but Andersson persists. Nope, Dalton circles away and we're back to standing.
Dalton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton slips nicely into half guard.
Andersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
Andersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dalton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (5) Dalton
Andersson is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Andersson tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Andersson tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Andersson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dalton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Andersson tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andersson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andersson wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
More stalling from Dalton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Andersson is pressing down on Dalton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
Dalton slips nicely into half guard.
Andersson wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Andersson defends it.
Andersson tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton content to control rather than advance.
Dalton trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Dalton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
Andersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dalton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dalton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (4) vs (5) Dalton
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dalton can't escape the position.
Andersson looking for the choke from the back.
Dalton just trying to survive but Andersson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dalton fending off the submission attempt from Andersson.
Dalton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Andersson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dalton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Andersson avoids the attempt from Dalton to control.
Dalton is trying desperately to improve position.
Andersson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Andersson prevents Dalton from getting the reversal.
Andersson working for a guillotine from mount but Dalton is in no mood to give up.
Dalton is desperately trying to improve his position but Andersson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to finish this one by submission but Dalton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Andersson.
Dalton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg.
Andersson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dalton sees it coming and defends easily.
Andersson wants to free his trapped foot but Dalton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andersson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dalton sees it coming and defends easily.
Dalton is trying is best to control the position here.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg.
Dalton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dalton defends it well.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersson wants to free his trapped foot but Dalton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
Dalton is pulling down on Andersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Andersson, at least for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dalton with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andersson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (4) vs (7) Dalton
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalton is aware though and is defending well.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Andersson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Andersson has his foot on Dalton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalton works his way back into a safe position though.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Andersson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Dalton passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Dalton seems content to control.
Let's hope that Dalton 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.
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andersson wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton uses his free foot to push down on Andersson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Andersson. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (4) vs (10) Dalton
Dalton controlling from mount.
Andersson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dalton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (4) vs (13) Dalton
Andersson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dalton wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but Andersson doesn't allow it.
Andersson working to try and regain half guard.
Dalton wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely.
Andersson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dalton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is pressing down on Andersson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andersson is holding on for now.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Andersson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Andersson won't allow it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dalton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dalton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (4) vs (16) Dalton
Dalton wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
Dalton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Andersson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Andersson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Dalton wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 16 to 4.
A victorious Pacer Dalton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 6114 p4p, 178 weight class) and Rolf Ottke (ranked 5939 p4p, 147 weight class). Ottke comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Beautiful Day- U2 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rolf Ottke has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Rolf Ottke!
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.
Dela Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ottke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ottke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ottke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ottke wants it to stay on the feet.
Dela Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ottke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dela Cruz somewhat.
Ottke tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ottke moves into the clinch.
Ottke jumps guard.
Dela Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dela Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is pulling down on Dela Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Dela Cruz, at least for the moment.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottke 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.
Dela Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ottke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ottke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ottke! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dela Cruz (0) vs (4) Ottke
Dela Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Ottke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dela Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottke tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ottke tries for a kimura but Dela Cruz is defending well.
Dela Cruz tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Dela Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke taking a breather here.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Ottke control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ottke trying to control the action but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Ottke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dela Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Ottke control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke trying to control the action but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Ottke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ottke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dela Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ottke is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Ottke trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Ottke has passed into half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke trying to control the pace.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but Dela Cruz defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ottke not doing much here.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dela Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Dela Cruz won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ottke passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (0) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dela Cruz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ottke's guard! Nice work there by Dela Cruz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ottke 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.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Ottke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (9) Ottke
Dela Cruz is looking for a triangle but Ottke pushes his legs off easily.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Dela Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ottke has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (12) Ottke
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dela Cruz! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Cruz (2) vs (14) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ottke moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dela Cruz (2) vs (17) Ottke
Will Ottke go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dela Cruz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ottke.
Dela Cruz wants to escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ottke looking for the choke from the back.
Ottke doesn't have the hooks in and Dela Cruz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (4) vs (17) Ottke
Dela Cruz preventing the sweep.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Ottke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dela Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (4) vs (19) Ottke
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Dela Cruz is keeping the position.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ottke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dela Cruz's guard.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Ottke sits in half guard.
Ottke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg.
Ottke uses his free foot to push down on Dela Cruz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dela Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (4) vs (22) Ottke
Ottke moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Dela Cruz (4) vs (25) Ottke
Ottke is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dela Cruz showing good submission defense here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is really stuck here.
Dela Cruz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ottke's guard. Nice work there by Dela Cruz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (6) vs (25) Ottke
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dela Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ottke looking for a guillotine here but Dela Cruz defends easily.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Ottke is looking for a triangle but Dela Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Dela Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Dela Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ottke dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (6) vs (27) Ottke
Ottke stands and throws Dela Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (6) vs (30) Ottke
Ottke advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Cruz (6) vs (32) Ottke
Dela Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Ottke has a good base and remains in mount.
Ottke working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dela Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.
Dela Cruz moves into full guard.
Dela Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ottke has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (6) vs (35) Ottke
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 35 to 6.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rolf Ottke made sure he mentioned Checkmate Fight Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ze Jiurgite (ranked 23478 p4p, 179 weight class) and Shanti Anatta (ranked 5827 p4p, 144 weight class). Jiurgite comes to the ring accompanied by Bezerra - O Malandro Era Forte. Anatta has chosen A Traditional Buddhist Chant as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jiurgite gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jiurgite works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) Anatta
Jiurgite showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anatta controls Jiurgite momentarily but Jiurgite frees himself.
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jiurgite is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (0) Anatta
Jiurgite tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jiurgite has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite trying to control the position but Anatta is working away.
Jiurgite advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (7) vs (0) Anatta
Jiurgite tries to control but Anatta wriggling away.
Jiurgite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anatta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite looking to control but Anatta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jiurgite is really struggling to control Anatta but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anatta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is staying active underneath Jiurgite, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jiurgite is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jiurgite wants to pass to mount but Anatta is defending the position.
Jiurgite frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (10) vs (0) Anatta
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to control the pace but Anatta is squirming around nicely.
Anatta tries to improve his position but instead Jiurgite has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (13) vs (0) Anatta
Jiurgite gets his hands free as Anatta looks to control.
Jiurgite tightening his grip on Anatta, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jiurgite's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anatta defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jiurgite wants to control but Anatta is keeping busy.
Anatta is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jiurgite.
Will Jiurgite go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jiurgite seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anatta rolls, trying to escape but Jiurgite keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite looking for the choke but no joy.
Jiurgite wants to control but Anatta is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jiurgite controlling the positon.
Jiurgite tries to get the hooks in deep but Anatta pushed the leg off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is not going to allow Anatta to sit and survive in this position.
Jiurgite is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Anatta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Anatta for a finish.
Good control from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite trying to control.
Anatta controlling Jiurgite 's hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite looking for the choke from the back.
Anatta is keeping busy.
Jiurgite is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jiurgite is looking for the choke from the back position but Anatta is controlling his hands well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite struggling to keep hold of the position.
Anatta 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 Jiurgite gets his way!
Anatta can't escape the position.
Anatta showing good submission defense here.
Jiurgite is looking to control Anatta but Anatta is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Anatta tries to break free.
Jiurgite trying to control.
Jiurgite is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Anatta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Anatta for a finish.
Jiurgite wants to control but Anatta manages to buck him off and is now in Jiurgite's guard! Nice work there by Anatta! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (13) vs (2) Anatta
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jiurgite is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (15) vs (2) Anatta
Jiurgite advances to half guard.
Jiurgite is looking to control the position but Anatta frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Jiurgite grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Anatta there - Jiurgite really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta is the new super heavyweight champion!
Shanti Anatta 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.
Ze Jiurgite spoke after the fight, saying 'I dont have much too say. Shanti and his corner did a fantastic job. Don't drink and drive. Wear your seat belt. Don't do drugs, kids. '. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Tonon (ranked 2841 p4p, 304 weight class) and Tobias Pancake (ranked 15165 p4p, 504 weight class). Tonon comes to the ring accompanied by What About Now. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Gary Tonon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tonon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pancake quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tonon (2) vs (0) Pancake
We've been hearing good reports from Tonon'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.
Tonon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (5) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.
Pancake working to try and regain half guard.
Pancake tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Tonon's lack of action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pancake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tonon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (8) vs (0) Pancake
Tonon looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pancake prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Tonon working for a guillotine from mount but Pancake is in no mood to give up.
Pancake tries to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Pancake is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is looking to improve his position but Tonon isn't that keen on the idea.
Tonon controlling the position easily from mount.
Pancake is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
Pancake tries to reverse the position but Tonon maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pancake holds on for dear life, controlling Tonon's posture momentarily.
Pancake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tonon trying to control but Pancake is having none of it.
Pancake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to hold on but Tonon pushes him away.
Pancake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tonon looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pancake tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.
Pancake 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.
Tonon is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.
Pancake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tonon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Pancake is defending well.
Pancake is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Pancake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pancake wants to sweep here but Tonon controlling him for the moment.
Pancake working a defensive guard here.
Pancake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.
Tonon is pushing down on Pancake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pancake is fighting to maintain full guard but Tonon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pancake is not content to let Tonon control the position.
Tonon 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.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Pancake is having none of it.
Pancake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily.
Tonon prevents Pancake from improving his 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.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tonon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tonon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tonon (8) vs (4) Pancake
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pancake looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Tonon taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobias Pancake!
After the fight, Tobias Pancake was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 1559 p4p, 185 weight class) and Silvio Crespo (ranked 3354 p4p, 340 weight class). Qasi comes to the ring accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Crespo has chosen Ghost ''Im A King as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Silvio Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Qasi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Qasi (4) vs (0) Crespo
Qasi taking a breather here.
Qasi is trying to get an arm triangle but Crespo is defending well.
Crespo sneaks back into half guard.
Crespo won't allow Qasi to pass to mount.
Qasi is taking a breather. Crespo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Crespo is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Crespo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Qasi pulls his head out easily.
Qasi stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Qasi pulls his head out easily.
Qasi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crespo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Qasi.
Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Qasi trying to control the action but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Qasi is pressing down on Crespo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crespo is holding on for now.
Crespo trying to hold on to Qasi's head to control him but Qasi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crespo is just riding it out for now. Qasi eventually gives up the hold.
Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Qasi prevents Crespo from improving his position.
Crespo is trying to control but can't.
Crespo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Qasi trying to control from half guard but Crespo is working away.
Crespo tries to get to full guard but Qasi has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Qasi is working away from the top position though.
Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Qasi is trying to control. Crespo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Qasi is pressing down on Crespo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crespo is holding on for now.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Crespo is looking to improve his position.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Qasi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crespo has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Qasi is looking for a kimura but Crespo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qasi to get the leverage.
Crespo tries to roll over but Qasi keeps him under control.
Crespo is refusing to be controlled, as Qasi sits in half guard.
Crespo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Qasi pulls his head out easily.
Qasi is working for a kimura but Crespo is defending it quite comfortably.
Qasi is looking to advance position but Crespo won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crespo tries to roll over but Qasi keeps him under control.
Qasi is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Crespo tries to get to full guard but Qasi has control of the leg.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Qasi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (7) vs (0) Crespo
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control but Crespo is having none of it.
Qasi is really struggling to control Crespo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Qasi controlling the position easily from mount.
Qasi tries to control but Crespo wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Qasi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crespo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crespo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Qasi slows the pace down in half guard.
Qasi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (10) vs (0) Crespo
Crespo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Qasi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crespo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Qasi is looking for a kimura but Crespo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qasi to get the leverage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is looking for a sweep. Qasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crespo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crespo.
Qasi wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
Qasi preventing the sweep.
Qasi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crespo's guard.
Qasi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crespo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crespo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crespo is looking for a triangle but Qasi pushes his legs off easily.
Crespo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crespo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Qasi defends well.
Crespo keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi passes Crespo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crespo is trying to get back to full guard.
Qasi tries to pass to full mount but Crespo defends it.
Crespo wants to improve his position but Qasi is controlling well.
Crespo wants to get back to full guard but Qasi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (13) vs (0) Crespo
Qasi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crespo is looking to escape.
Crespo is desperately trying to improve his position but Qasi has a good base and remains in mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi controlling from the full mount.
Crespo is working to get back to half guard.
Crespo wants to control but Qasi is having none of it.
Qasi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Qasi trying to control but Crespo is having none of it.
Crespo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Qasi controlling the pace for now.
Crespo regains half guard.
Qasi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crespo! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (16) vs (0) Crespo
Qasi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crespo is looking to escape.
Qasi working for a submission but Crespo is keeping him at bay.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is trying desperately to improve position.
Crespo prevents Qasi from taking his back.
Crespo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Crespo wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.
Crespo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Qasi is pressing down on Crespo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crespo is holding on for now.
Qasi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (19) vs (0) Crespo
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crespo is trying desperately to improve position.
Crespo regains half guard.
Qasi is trying to control. Crespo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Qasi trying to pass the guard but Crespo defending well.
Crespo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Qasi moves into full mount! Crespo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (22) vs (0) Crespo
Qasi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crespo is looking to escape.
Qasi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crespo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Qasi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Qasi wants to control the pace but Crespo is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crespo working to try and regain half guard.
Qasi looking to control but Crespo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasi takes the fight on points by 22 to 0.
A victorious Azar Qasi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tanner Pounds (ranked 3948 p4p, 345 weight class) and Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 1463 p4p, 160 weight class). Diame Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Get It On The Floor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tanner Pounds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Dumba Diame Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pounds has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diame Jr tries to pull guard but Pounds holds him up against the ropes and eventually Diame Jr drops back down to his feet.
Pounds manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diame Jr wants to pass the guard but Pounds is keeping the position.
Pounds wants to control but Diame Jr passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds is staying active underneath Diame Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pounds is looking to improve his position.
Pounds is trying to maintain the position but Diame Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Pounds wants to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pounds (0) vs (3) Diame Jr
Pounds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds tries to hold on but Diame Jr postures up.
Pounds is looking to improve his position but Diame Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Pounds sneaks a leg under to get 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.
Pounds wants to control but Diame Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pounds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diame Jr stays in close to Pounds's body and controls the position.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
Pounds looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr trying to control but Pounds is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounds is keeping the position for now.
Pounds has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diame Jr has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pounds (0) vs (6) Diame Jr
Pounds is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Pounds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diame Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is looking for a sweep.
Diame Jr advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pounds (0) vs (8) Diame Jr
Diame Jr controlling from the full mount.
Pounds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pounds can't escape the position.
Pounds wants to control but Diame Jr is having none of it.
Diame Jr controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr tries to control but Pounds wriggling away.
Diame Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pounds is surviving well by controlling Diame Jr's body position as best he can.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pounds wants to control but Diame Jr is having none of it.
Pounds is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pounds turns into him and now he's in Diame Jr's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pounds (2) vs (8) Diame Jr
Diame Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pounds controls the pace.
Pounds trying to control but Diame Jr is working from the bottom.
Pounds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pounds stays in close to Diame Jr's body and controls the position.
Pounds trying to control but Diame Jr is working from the bottom.
Pounds slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pounds'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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.
Pounds content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Diame Jr has locked up a guillotine! Diame Jr's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pounds is holding on here and Diame Jr must be using up a lot of energy. Pounds has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Diame Jr gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr gave a mention to Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1682 p4p, 213 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 5417 p4p, 490 weight class). Vicini comes into the arena with Mother blaring out of the sound system. Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Germano tries to close the distance and clinch but Vicini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Germano leaves Vicini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vicini.
Germano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Germano looking for a takedown.
Germano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vicini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Germano gets caught flat footed, as Vicini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Germano
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Germano wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano looking for a guillotine here but Vicini defends easily.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Germano wants to sweep here but Vicini controlling him for the moment.
Vicini trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Vicini advances to half guard.
Vicini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Germano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
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.
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Germano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Germano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germano 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.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Germano is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Germano controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
Germano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vicini is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Germano. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Germano
Vicini trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Vicini moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (7) vs (0) Germano
Germano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vicini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
Germano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vicini moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (10) vs (0) Germano
Germano wants to control his opponent's hands but Vicini gets his hands free.
Germano fending off the submission attempt from Vicini.
Vicini has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Germano has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Germano tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Germano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Germano is still trying to improve position.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Germano tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Germano is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicini has a good base and remains in mount.
Vicini working for a submission but Germano is keeping him at bay.
Vicini tries to control but Germano wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vicini prevents Germano from getting the reversal.
Vicini tries to control but Germano wriggling away.
Germano is working to get back to half guard.
Germano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Germano gets full guard.
Germano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vicini passes into half guard.
Germano moves into full guard.
Germano 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.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini preventing the sweep.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Germano keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Germano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Germano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (10) vs (2) Germano
Vicini working a defensive guard here.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Germano controlling him for the moment.
Vicini is looking for a triangle but Germano pushes his legs off easily.
Germano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Germano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Germano wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini won't allow Germano to pass to mount.
Germano passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (10) vs (5) Germano
Vicini wants to hold on but Germano pushes him away.
Germano jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vicini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vicini and Germano has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Germano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Germano wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Germano gets to mount! Vicini was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (10) vs (7) Germano
Germano goes for an armbar but Vicini turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vicini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (12) vs (7) Germano
Germano is trying to hold Vicini in close to prevent damage but Vicini has managed to pass into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (15) vs (7) Germano
Germano stops Vicini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Germano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Germano working to try and regain half guard.
Vicini working for a guillotine from mount but Germano is in no mood to give up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Germano 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.
Germano is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Germano is working away.
Germano trying to control here.
Germano tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Germano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Germano looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Germano is working away.
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vicini is taking a breather. Germano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vicini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vicini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (15) vs (11) Germano
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
After winning the bout, Dido Vicini 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 middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 2186 p4p, 249 weight class) and Jurgen Tetsuo (ranked 1844 p4p, 213 weight class). Del Oeste comes to the ring accompanied by Coming Home. Ryan Del Oeste had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Del Oeste! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Del Oeste tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tetsuo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tetsuo gets tackled into the ropes by Del Oeste. Del Oeste maintains the clinch.
Del Oeste has picked Tetsuo up - he's going for a ride! Del Oeste dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Del Oeste (2) vs (0) Tetsuo
Tetsuo wants to improve his position but Del Oeste is controlling well.
Del Oeste with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tetsuo wants to improve his position but Del Oeste is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Oeste wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Oeste performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tetsuo trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Del Oeste in particular looking to stall.
Tetsuo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo is not content to let Del Oeste control the position.
Del Oeste prevents Tetsuo from improving his position.
Del Oeste performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste trying to control the action but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
Del Oeste is really struggling to control Tetsuo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tetsuo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Del Oeste is looking to stall here but Tetsuo recovers full guard.
Del Oeste 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.
Del Oeste wants to control from the top but Tetsuo keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste postures up.
Tetsuo is trying to hold Del Oeste in close to prevent damage but Del Oeste has managed to pass into half guard.
Del Oeste is taking a breather. Tetsuo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Del Oeste is working for a kimura but Tetsuo is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping him busy.
Del Oeste trying to control the pace.
Tetsuo is controlling Del Oeste's trapped leg to prevent Del Oeste from advancing to side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tetsuo keeps working.
Del Oeste is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tetsuo is trying to control but Del Oeste passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Del Oeste (5) vs (0) Tetsuo
Tetsuo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Del Oeste (7) vs (0) Tetsuo
Del Oeste controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo gets back to half guard.
Del Oeste content to control rather than advance.
Del Oeste wants to take a breather but Tetsuo is having none of it.
Tetsuo is trying to control but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste slows the pace down in half guard.
Del Oeste wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping him busy.
Tetsuo is pressing down on Del Oeste's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tetsuo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo is pulling down on Del Oeste's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Del Oeste trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
Tetsuo pulls Del Oeste in close to prevent any damage.
Tetsuo is trying to keep Del Oeste in close.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Oeste is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Del Oeste from controlling successfully.
Tetsuo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Del Oeste from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo is trying to control the position but Del Oeste postures up.
Del Oeste slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Del Oeste from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo pulls Del Oeste in to control the position.
Del Oeste trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tetsuo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Oeste takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Ryan Del Oeste thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 356 p4p, 53 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 24521 p4p, 545 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie rushes Deeds and presses him up against the ropes.
Deeds has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
Deeds looking to control.
Deeds pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Gracie postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Deeds's guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Deeds defends it.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is pressing down on Deeds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Deeds is holding on for now.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deeds sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Deeds is working away.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Deeds defends it.
Deeds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Deeds is defending it quite comfortably.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control. Deeds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Deeds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Deeds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Deeds won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deeds defends it well.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deeds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Deeds is having none of it.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Deeds is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Deeds is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Deeds defends it.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deeds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Deeds is looking to improve his position.
Deeds controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deeds sees it coming and defends easily.
Deeds is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Deeds
I wouldn't like to be where Deeds is right now.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Deeds sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (3) vs (2) Deeds
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deeds passes into half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Deeds's head to control him but Deeds postures up.
Deeds trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Deeds prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Deeds
Gracie trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Deeds trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but Deeds pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Deeds is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (4) Deeds
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Deeds has passed into half guard.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Deeds content to control rather than advance.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deeds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deeds's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (9) vs (4) Deeds
Gracie is hanging on to Deeds's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie is not going to allow Deeds to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie is hanging on to Deeds's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Deeds is controlling his hands well.
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Deeds is defending it well.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Deeds has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Deeds is staying busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Deeds looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Ramon Gracie 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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