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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 25, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mega Funkyama and Ivan Putski. Funkyama comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 5 losses; Mega Funkyama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Putski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Funkyama's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Funkyama (0) vs (2) Putski
Putski being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Putski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Putski 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama controlling Putski's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Putski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Putski seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Funkyama is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Putski!
Ivan Putski is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Putski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn and Mega Funkyama. Funkyama has chosen Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 5 losses; Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn pushes Funkyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel Penn is pressed up against the cage. Funkyama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel Penn down to the mat. Steel Penn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches.
Funkyama gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Funkyama
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Funkyama working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Funkyama won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Funkyama postures up.
Steel Penn is controlling Funkyama's posture.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama slips nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn is concentrating on defense, preventing Funkyama from advancing position.
Steel Penn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama is just content to waste time from the top position. Steel Penn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Funkyama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama slips nicely into half guard.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn keeps working.
Funkyama tries to pass to full mount but Steel Penn defends it.
Funkyama is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn is trying to maintain the position but Funkyama is very close to passing his half guard.
Funkyama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Funkyama.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Funkyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel Penn won't allow Funkyama to pass to mount.
Steel Penn keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funkyama trying to control from half guard but Steel Penn is working away.
Funkyama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn looking to control.
Funkyama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funkyama is one step ahead there.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Funkyama trying to move into half guard but instead Steel Penn has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Funkyama
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Funkyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn defends well.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funkyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama pulls Steel Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Funkyama controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funkyama is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (4) Funkyama
Funkyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steel Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (4) Funkyama
Steel Penn postures up.
Funkyama 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.
Funkyama pulls Steel Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Funkyama looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Funkyama is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Funkyama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stays in close to Funkyama's body and controls the position.
Funkyama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn content to stall in guard here.
Funkyama 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.
Steel Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Funkyama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (6) Funkyama
Steel Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Funkyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Funkyama passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (9) Funkyama
Funkyama controlling the position.
Funkyama working away.
Funkyama goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steel Penn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Funkyama's guard! Nice work there by Steel Penn! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (6) vs (9) Funkyama
Funkyama controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Funkyama is pulling down on Steel Penn's head to control his posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Funkyama is retaining full guard.
Funkyama has Steel Penn pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Funkyama.
Funkyama is pulling down on Steel Penn's head to control his posture.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Funkyama is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Funkyama is pulling down on Steel Penn's head to control his posture.
Funkyama looking to control.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funkyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama working a defensive guard but Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Funkyama controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Funkyama is defending the position.
Funkyama moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funkyama is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Funkyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Funkyama wins on points by 9 to 6.
Our winner, Mega Funkyama, 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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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns and Mega Funkyama. Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu-Jitsu. Funkyama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 5 losses; Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Funkyama wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Funkyama takes the fight into the clinch.
Burns wants a takedown but no success here.
Burns is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Funkyama is defending well.
Burns drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Predator Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funkyama walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches.
Burns has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Funkyama regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Funkyama
Funkyama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Funkyama has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funkyama is keeping the position for now.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Funkyama is adopting a defensive guard.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Funkyama is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkyama, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Funkyama is controlling Burns's posture.
Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama seems keen to control Burns's posture.
Funkyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Funkyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Funkyama
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funkyama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns has his foot on Funkyama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funkyama works his way back into a safe position though.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funkyama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Funkyama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns has his foot on Funkyama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funkyama works his way back into a safe position though.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Funkyama working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama slips nicely into half guard.
Funkyama wants to pass to mount but Burns is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is working for a submission of some sort.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Funkyama is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
Funkyama is looking to advance position but Burns won't allow it.
Burns tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
Funkyama passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (5) Funkyama
Burns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burns is surviving well by controlling Funkyama's body position as best he can.
Funkyama prevents Burns from getting the reversal.
Burns gets back to half guard.
Burns won't allow Funkyama to pass to mount.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Funkyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Funkyama is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
Funkyama wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Burns regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funkyama trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funkyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funkyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Funkyama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burns is staying active underneath Funkyama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burns wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Funkyama wants to pass to mount but Burns is defending the position.
Funkyama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Funkyama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burns gets back to full guard.
Funkyama pushes down on Burns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Burns is defending well.
Burns trying to control but Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Funkyama.
Burns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Funkyama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Funkyama's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (6) vs (5) Funkyama
Burns is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Funkyama defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Funkyama is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama breaks Burns's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (6) vs (7) Funkyama
Burns keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Funkyama defends it easily.
Burns is trying to keep Funkyama in close.
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Funkyama defends easily.
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama passes into half guard.
Funkyama seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Funkyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Funkyama seems to be looking for submissions.
Funkyama seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.
Funkyama prevents Burns from improving his position.
Funkyama passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (6) vs (10) Funkyama
Burns has given up his back here. Will Funkyama look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Burns (6) vs (13) Funkyama
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Burns right now.
Burns tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burns has given up his back here. Will Funkyama look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Burns (6) vs (16) Funkyama
Funkyama doesn't have the hooks in and Burns manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (16) Funkyama
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
Funkyama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (18) Funkyama
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (8) vs (21) Funkyama
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns is trying to improve his position.
Burns is trying to work for a sweep but Funkyama has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (8) vs (23) Funkyama
Funkyama controlling from the full mount.
Burns regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (8) vs (26) Funkyama
Funkyama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burns, who protects the arm well.
Funkyama works to advance to full mount. Burns defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burns (8) vs (28) Funkyama
Funkyama wants to finish this one by submission but Burns is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Funkyama.
Burns stops Funkyama from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Burns is looking to improve his position but Funkyama isn't that keen on the idea.
Burns gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Funkyama wins on points by 28 to 8.
An out of breath Mega Funkyama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Predator Burns had this to say: 'It's ok, i'm home.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet and Mega Funkyama. Semerkhet kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is راقصة صغيرة. Funkyama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Malakai Semerkhet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Funkyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Funkyama darts in and clinches Semerkhet up against the cage.
Funkyama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Semerkhet prevents it.
Funkyama tries to score a body lock takedown but Semerkhet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Funkyama is looking for a takedown.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mega Funkyama.
Funkyama has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Semerkhet regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Semerkhet (0) vs (2) Funkyama
Funkyama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Semerkhet's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Funkyama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Funkyama's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Semerkhet (4) vs (2) Funkyama
You can see the frustration on Funkyama's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Semerkhet biding his time, controlling Funkyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to escape the position.
Semerkhet really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Funkyama.
Semerkhet struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Funkyama right now.
Semerkhet is riding his opponent, not letting Funkyama buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama staying busy and making it hard for Semerkhet to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Semerkhet struggling to keep hold of the position.
Semerkhet just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Funkyama manages to reverse the position and now he's in Semerkhet's guard. Nice work there by Funkyama.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (4) vs (4) Funkyama
Semerkhet seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Semerkhet keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funkyama is pushing down on Semerkhet's leg trying to pass to half guard. Semerkhet is fighting to maintain full guard but Funkyama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Semerkhet is refusing to be controlled, as Funkyama sits in half guard.
Semerkhet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Funkyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Semerkhet is just riding it out for now. Funkyama eventually gives up the hold.
Funkyama wants to control but Semerkhet is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama uses his free foot to push down on Semerkhet's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Semerkhet. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (4) vs (7) Funkyama
Semerkhet tries to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Funkyama swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Semerkhet is now in Funkyama's guard. A big mistake from Funkyama there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (6) vs (7) Funkyama
Funkyama is trying to keep Semerkhet in close.
Funkyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Semerkhet stays in close to Funkyama's body and controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Semerkhet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Funkyama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Semerkhet has managed to get both his arms back between Funkyama's legs - danger averted.
Semerkhet looking to pass the guard.
Funkyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Semerkhet is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semerkhet trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Semerkhet controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funkyama is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (6) vs (9) Funkyama
Funkyama forces his way into half guard.
Funkyama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Funkyama passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (6) vs (12) Funkyama
Funkyama moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Semerkhet (6) vs (14) Funkyama
Funkyama is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Semerkhet to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Semerkhet shrugs it off.
Semerkhet stops Funkyama from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet 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: Semerkhet (8) vs (14) Funkyama
Funkyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Semerkhet defends well.
Funkyama controls Semerkhet momentarily but Semerkhet frees himself.
Semerkhet passes Funkyama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Funkyama controlling the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking to take a break and control but Funkyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Semerkhet has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (11) vs (14) Funkyama
Funkyama is trying to escape the mount.
Semerkhet controlling the position easily from mount.
Funkyama tries to hold on but Semerkhet pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet controlling from the full mount.
Funkyama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Semerkhet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Funkyama slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Semerkhet stalling.
Semerkhet trying to advance position but Funkyama counters by regaining guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Semerkhet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Funkyama is looking for a triangle but Semerkhet pushes his legs off easily.
Semerkhet trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semerkhet sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funkyama is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama wants to sweep but no luck.
Semerkhet wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Funkyama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (11) vs (16) Funkyama
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Semerkhet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semerkhet keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funkyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funkyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semerkhet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Semerkhet is keeping the position for now.
Semerkhet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funkyama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Semerkhet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (11) vs (19) Funkyama
Funkyama tries to move to mount but Semerkhet blocks the move with his legs.
Funkyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Semerkhet stops Funkyama from passing to mount.
Semerkhet tries to bench press Funkyama off him but Funkyama keeps the position.
Semerkhet stops Funkyama from passing to mount.
Semerkhet gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Semerkhet (11) vs (21) Funkyama
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control but Semerkhet is having none of it.
Funkyama avoids the attempt from Semerkhet to control.
Semerkhet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Semerkhet is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funkyama is looking to work his way around to Semerkhet's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Semerkhet tries to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Funkyama wins on points by 21 to 11.
During a confident post fight interview, Mega Funkyama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mega Funkyama and Masa Wasa. Funkyama's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wasa's choice of entrance music: Welcome To The Jungle. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Mega Funkyama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wasa dives in for a single leg takedown but Funkyama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches.
Funkyama has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wasa is trying to keep an underhook but Funkyama manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Funkyama (2) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa 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.
Wasa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Funkyama jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (5) vs (0) Wasa
Wasa tries to improve position but can't.
Funkyama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wasa is trying to improve his position.
Funkyama moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Funkyama (7) vs (0) Wasa
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Funkyama (10) vs (0) Wasa
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama controlling well, preventing Wasa from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Funkyama.
Wasa is trying to break free.
Wasa has hold of Funkyama's leg, trying to break free but it's let Funkyama lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Wasa is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Funkyama throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mega Funkyama!
A relieved looking Mega Funkyama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 15
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Funkyama stuffs the takedown.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Funkyama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A quick step to the side and Funkyama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mega Funkyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Funkyama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Funkyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Funkyama darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.#TD#
Funkyama is trying to trip Johnson. He has hold of a leg but Johnson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Funkyama persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Funkyama passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Funkyama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Funkyama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Funkyama is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Funkyama to get the leverage. #T1#
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Funkyama scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Funkyama seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Funkyama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Funkyama in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Johnson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Funkyama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mega Funkyama!
Our winner, Mega Funkyama, 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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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mega Funkyama and Michael Blake. Funkyama comes into the arena with Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine blaring out of the sound system. Mega Funkyama had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 4 losses; Mega Funkyama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Michael Blake!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Funkyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Funkyama as Blake shoots in.
Funkyama fails to land the takedown.
Funkyama scores with a takedown into Blake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Funkyama (2) vs (0) Blake
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.
Funkyama passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (5) vs (0) Blake
Blake is looking to regain half guard here but Funkyama keeps moving and retains side control.
Blake keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama wants to control but Blake is keeping him busy.
Funkyama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Funkyama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Funkyama but great work by Blake. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Funkyama (5) vs (4) Blake
Funkyama is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Funkyama manages to get to full guard.
Blake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Funkyama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blake won't allow Funkyama to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to hit a switch here but Blake passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Funkyama there! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (5) vs (7) Blake
Blake controlling from mount.
Funkyama has left one of his arms exposed and Blake doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Funkyama screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Blake! |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mega Funkyama and Jorge Junior. Funkyama comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Mega Funkyama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Jorge Junior!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Junior tries to keep at a distance but Funkyama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Funkyama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Junior prevents it.
Funkyama looking for a takedown.
Funkyama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Junior prevents it.
We've been hearing reports that Funkyama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Junior regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Funkyama (2) vs (0) Junior
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (5) vs (0) Junior
Junior tries to improve position but can't.
Funkyama advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Funkyama (7) vs (0) Junior
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior is in all sorts of trouble here.
Funkyama controlling the position easily from mount.
Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Junior tries to hold on but Funkyama postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is looking to get to half guard.
Funkyama has control of Junior's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Junior regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Junior tries to hold on but Funkyama postures up.
Junior is looking to improve his position but Funkyama isn't that keen on the idea.
Junior regains half guard.
Funkyama is looking to take a break and control but Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Junior.
Funkyama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior pulls Funkyama in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
Junior is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior 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.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (10) vs (0) Junior
Junior can't do much from the bottom here.
Junior is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Funkyama is staying active.
Junior tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to advance to mount but Junior denies him.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Funkyama tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Junior controls the position for a moment.
Funkyama working away.
Junior manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior gets back to full guard.
Junior trying to control the position.
Junior managing to control the position.
Junior is trying to keep Funkyama in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funkyama is one step ahead there.
Junior keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
Funkyama advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (13) vs (0) Junior
Funkyama staying calm.
Funkyama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Junior has escaped the position, nice work there.
Junior is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
Junior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Funkyama 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying to control but can't.
Junior has his hands clasped together around Funkyama's back. He's all about the action.
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Funkyama pulls his head out easily.
Funkyama moves into full mount! Junior won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (16) vs (0) Junior
Funkyama wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Junior tries to reverse the position but Funkyama maintains control.
Funkyama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Junior is wriggling around trying to escape.
Junior tries to hold on but Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama looking to control but Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama has control of Junior's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Junior regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Junior can't escape the position.
Funkyama looking to control but Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Junior can't escape the position.
Junior wants to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Funkyama controlling the pace for now.
Funkyama prevents Junior from getting the reversal.
Funkyama content just to control the position here.
Junior can't escape the position.
Junior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Funkyama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Funkyama has a good base and remains in mount.
Funkyama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Junior tries to hold on but Funkyama postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama controlling his opponent.
Funkyama has hold of Junior's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Junior manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Junior is trying desperately to improve position.
Junior keeps trying to improve his position.
Junior tries to hold on but Funkyama postures up.
Junior is squirming around, avoiding Funkyama's attempts to control the action.
Junior is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Funkyama is trying to take his opponent's back.
Junior wants to control but Funkyama is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Junior is wriggling around trying to escape.
Junior wants to control but Funkyama is having none of it.
Funkyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Funkyama fails to take his opponent's back.
Junior slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Junior is trying to maintain the position but Funkyama is very close to passing his half guard.
Funkyama trying to control from half guard but Junior is working away.
Funkyama is really struggling to control Junior but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Funkyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Junior gets full guard.
Funkyama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Junior trying to control the position here.
Funkyama trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior managing to control the position.
Funkyama trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Funkyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Funkyama trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama controlling from the top position.
Junior seems keen to control Funkyama's posture.
Junior 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.
Funkyama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Funkyama preventing the sweep.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Junior trying to control the position.
Junior is looking for a triangle but Funkyama pushes his legs off easily.
Junior 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.
Funkyama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Funkyama's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Funkyama (16) vs (2) Junior
Funkyama trying to control the position.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama trying to control the position.
Funkyama seems keen to control Junior's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Funkyama is keeping the position.
Funkyama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Junior can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Funkyama's guard.
Junior wants to take a breather but Funkyama is having none of it.
Junior prevents Funkyama from improving his position.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Funkyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funkyama actively working from the bottom here.
Funkyama is trying to get back to full guard.
Junior is pressing down on Funkyama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Funkyama is holding on for now.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Funkyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funkyama keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Funkyama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Funkyama is retaining full guard.
Funkyama trying to control the position.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Funkyama working for a triangle but Junior defends it easily.
Junior wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Junior passes Funkyama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Funkyama wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Funkyama wants to control but Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Junior slows the pace down in half guard.
Funkyama tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Junior trying to control the action but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Junior works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (16) vs (5) Junior
Funkyama tries to hold on but Junior pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funkyama manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Funkyama wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Funkyama takes the fight on points by 16 to 5.
Mega Funkyama thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mega Funkyama and Luke Johnson. Funkyama comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. Luke Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Mega Funkyama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Luke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Funkyama after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson has hold of one of Funkyama's legs. Funkyama is fighting the takedown attempt but Johnson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Funkyama (0) vs (2) Johnson
Funkyama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Funkyama is retaining full guard.
Funkyama pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Razor Sharp Training Systems. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Funkyama pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funkyama is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Funkyama'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.
Funkyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Funkyama controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Funkyama trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Funkyama (2) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Funkyama pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
Funkyama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Funkyama pulls his head out easily.
Funkyama is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Funkyama is working for a submission of some sort.
Funkyama works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (5) vs (2) Johnson
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Funkyama isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson 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: Funkyama (5) vs (4) Johnson
Funkyama looking to control.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Funkyama.
Funkyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Funkyama looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Funkyama is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Funkyama is retaining full guard.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Funkyama 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.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Funkyama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funkyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama trying to control the position.
Funkyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Funkyama has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Funkyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Funkyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (5) vs (7) Johnson
Funkyama is not content to let Johnson control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Johnson stalls from top position.
Funkyama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Funkyama won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Funkyama wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (5) vs (10) Johnson
Funkyama is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Funkyama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Funkyama (9) vs (10) Johnson
Funkyama has got his arm under Johnson's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Johnson has spun round into Funkyama's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Funkyama (9) vs (12) Johnson
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Funkyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson stays in close to Funkyama's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funkyama is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Funkyama (11) vs (12) Johnson
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Funkyama is proving a slippery customer.
Funkyama pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Funkyama moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (14) vs (12) Johnson
Johnson holds of for dear life.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Funkyama passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (17) vs (12) Johnson
Funkyama trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Funkyama moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Funkyama has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Funkyama wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Funkyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Funkyama wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
Funkyama is controlling the pace.
Johnson trying to control here.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is working hard here to advance position.
Funkyama is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson trying to hold on to Funkyama's head to control him but Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Funkyama is working for a submission of some sort.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Funkyama passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (20) vs (12) Johnson
Funkyama controlling from mount.
Funkyama fails to take his opponent's back.
Funkyama avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Funkyama controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Funkyama isn't that keen on the idea.
Funkyama has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Funkyama controlling from the full mount.
Johnson manages to control the position for a moment.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Funkyama is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson frees his head quite easily.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Funkyama's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Funkyama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funkyama works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Funkyama (23) vs (12) Johnson
Funkyama not allowing Johnson to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Funkyama takes the fight on points by 23 to 12.
Mega Funkyama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fincent LeBlond and Mega Funkyama. LeBlond comes to the cage accompanied by Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. Funkyama has chosen Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine as his entrance music. Fincent LeBlond had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Fincent LeBlond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Funkyama drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: LeBlond (0) vs (2) Funkyama
LeBlond trying to keep a closed guard but Funkyama is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama stopping the sweep attempt from LeBlond.
Funkyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
LeBlond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LeBlond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funkyama is one step ahead there.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBlond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Funkyama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
LeBlond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlond keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
Funkyama is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlond trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama controlling from the top position.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but LeBlond is keeping the position.
Funkyama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlond is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama preventing the sweep.
Funkyama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
LeBlond 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.
LeBlond looking for a guillotine here but Funkyama defends easily.
Funkyama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Funkyama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Funkyama 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.
LeBlond wants to get back to full guard.
Funkyama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Funkyama works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (0) vs (5) Funkyama
LeBlond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Funkyama controlling the pace for now.
Funkyama avoids the attempt from LeBlond to control.
Funkyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
LeBlond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Funkyama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Funkyama looking to control but LeBlond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama controlling the position easily from mount.
LeBlond keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Funkyama controlling his opponent.
Funkyama's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Funkyama has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
More stalling from Funkyama.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Funkyama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeBlond is looking to escape.
Funkyama controlling his opponent.
LeBlond sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
LeBlond looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Funkyama 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
Funkyama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Funkyama is pressing down on LeBlond's thigh, looking to free his foot. LeBlond is holding on for now.
LeBlond tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
Funkyama is looking to take a break and control but LeBlond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funkyama content to control rather than advance.
LeBlond is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but LeBlond defending well.
Funkyama is thwarting LeBlond's attempts to control the position.
Funkyama content to control rather than advance.
LeBlond tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
Funkyama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (0) vs (8) Funkyama
Funkyama trying to control but LeBlond is having none of it.
LeBlond tries to reverse the position but Funkyama maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond tries to lock up and control but Funkyama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Funkyama controlling the position easily from mount.
Funkyama with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
LeBlond wants to control but Funkyama is having none of it.
Funkyama controlling from the full mount.
Funkyama prevents LeBlond from getting the reversal.
Funkyama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Funkyama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Funkyama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Funkyama might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
LeBlond is looking to improve his position but Funkyama isn't that keen on the idea.
LeBlond tries to hold on but Funkyama postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama controlling the position easily from mount.
LeBlond is in all sorts of trouble here.
Funkyama controlling the pace for now.
LeBlond is desperately trying to improve his position but Funkyama has a good base and remains in mount.
Funkyama content just to control the position here.
LeBlond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Funkyama avoids the attempt from LeBlond to control.
Funkyama controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Funkyama.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LeBlond tries to lock up and control but Funkyama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Funkyama controlling the pace for now.
Funkyama trying to control but LeBlond is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is wriggling around trying to escape.
LeBlond wants to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Funkyama content just to control the position here.
Funkyama is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Funkyama the control monster continue. Boring.
LeBlond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Funkyama content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is trying to escape the mount.
Funkyama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
LeBlond is squirming around, avoiding Funkyama's attempts to control the action.
Funkyama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is trying desperately to improve position.
Funkyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Funkyama wins on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Mega Funkyama 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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