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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Davor Langerholc and A J Hearts. Langerholc comes to the cage accompanied by Hypocrisy - Fractured Millennium. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Davor Langerholc! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hearts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Langerholc (0) vs (2) Hearts
Langerholc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hearts trying to control but Langerholc is working from the bottom.
Hearts passes Langerholc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hearts trying to mount his opponent but Langerholc defends it.
Langerholc gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc keeping full guard, as Hearts tries to pass.
Hearts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc is trying to keep Hearts in close.
Langerholc controlling Hearts's posture.
Hearts wants to pass the guard but Langerholc is keeping the position.
Hearts stays in close to Langerholc's body and controls the position.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Langerholc keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Langerholc (0) vs (5) Hearts
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Hearts has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Langerholc is looking to reverse the position.
Hearts tries to advance to mount but Langerholc denies him.
Hearts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Langerholc knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Langerholc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc manages to get back to half guard.
Hearts goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Langerholc does a handstand and catches Hearts in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Langerholc on top - Hearts is already out from the submission! Langerholc gives Hearts's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Davor Langerholc!
A victorious Davor Langerholc thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and A J Hearts. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hearts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (4) Hearts
Kuklinski sneaks back into half guard.
Kuklinski gets full guard.
Kuklinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuklinski looking to control.
Hearts passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (7) Hearts
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kuklinski can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Kuklinski's face as Hearts controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Kuklinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuklinski! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (0) vs (9) Hearts
Kuklinski regains half guard.
Hearts prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Hearts has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuklinski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hearts looking to pass the guard.
Kuklinski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hearts stacks Kuklinski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hearts! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (12) Hearts
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski being controlled for a moment.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep.
Kuklinski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hearts is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (0) vs (14) Hearts
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hearts avoids the attempt from Kuklinski to control.
Kuklinski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hearts avoids the attempt from Kuklinski to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is working to get back to half guard.
Hearts controlling his opponent.
Kuklinski tries to hold on but Hearts pushes him away.
Hearts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuklinski 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.
Kuklinski moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuklinski, not yet.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hearts passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (17) Hearts
Kuklinski is trying to control Hearts's posture but Hearts avoids it.
Hearts wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping him busy.
Kuklinski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (17) Hearts
Hearts controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Hearts is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking to stall here but Hearts recovers full guard.
Kuklinski pushes down on Hearts's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hearts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuklinski is working away from the top position though.
Hearts desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but Hearts defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hearts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuklinski is working away from the top position though.
Kuklinski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (17) Hearts
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine from mount but Hearts is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hearts regains half guard.
Hearts is staying active underneath Kuklinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hearts tries to get to full guard but Kuklinski has control of the leg.
Kuklinski seems to be looking for submissions.
Hearts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski slips nicely into half guard.
Kuklinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Hearts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuklinski trying to control from half guard but Hearts is working away.
Hearts is looking to improve his position.
Kuklinski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (17) Hearts
Kuklinski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Hearts is squirming around nicely.
Hearts 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: Kuklinski (11) vs (17) Hearts
Kuklinski doesn't have the hooks in and Hearts manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (11) vs (19) Hearts
Kuklinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hearts advances to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control from half guard but Kuklinski is working away.
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski gets back to full guard.
Kuklinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Hearts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kuklinski is trying to control the position but Hearts postures up.
Kuklinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuklinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hearts defends well.
Kuklinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hearts defends well.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
Kuklinski working for submissions but it's allowed Hearts to get to half guard.
Hearts is taking a breather. Kuklinski 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
Hearts is thwarting Kuklinski's attempts to control the position.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
Kuklinski is staying active underneath Hearts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
Kuklinski trying to hold on to Hearts's head to control him but Hearts postures up.
Kuklinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hearts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (11) vs (22) Hearts
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuklinski is trying to work for a sweep but Hearts has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (11) vs (24) Hearts
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts wins on points by 24 to 11.
A J Hearts is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking A J Hearts made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ichabod Crane and A J Hearts. Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Bones - Decapitated. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ichabod Crane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hearts counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crane! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Crane (0) vs (4) Hearts
Crane is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Crane'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.
Crane can't do much from the bottom here.
Hearts tries to advance to mount but Crane denies him.
Hearts keeps trying to improve his position.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Hearts has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hearts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane prevents Hearts from moving into mount.
Hearts working away.
Crane is trying to improve his position.
Hearts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crane, who protects the arm well.
Hearts trying to control the action but Crane is working from the bottom.
Crane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane prevents Hearts from moving into mount.
Crane is trying to escape the position but Hearts is controlling the position.
Crane tries to buck Hearts off but Hearts is having none of it.
Crane is trying to control Hearts's posture but Hearts avoids it.
Crane tries to buck Hearts off but Hearts is having none of it.
Hearts tries to advance to mount but Crane denies him.
Hearts trying to control the position but Crane is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hearts is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Crane (0) vs (6) Hearts
Crane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hearts pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hearts manages to capitalize on a mistake by Crane to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crane (0) vs (9) Hearts
Hearts has the hooks in. Crane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Hearts's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Crane trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Crane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hearts trying to control the action but Crane is working from the bottom.
Hearts 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.
Hearts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crane controlling the position well.
Crane wants to improve his position but Hearts is controlling well.
Hearts is pressing down on Crane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crane is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hearts prevents Crane from improving his position.
Hearts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hearts trying to mount his opponent but Crane defends it.
Hearts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crane is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is looking for a kimura but Crane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hearts to get the leverage.
Crane tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
Hearts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hearts passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crane! Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (0) vs (12) Hearts
Crane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crane gets back to half guard.
Hearts wants to advance to full mount but Crane doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hearts won't allow Crane to sweep him here.
Crane has Hearts pulled in close to control his posture.
Hearts tries to free his leg and advance position but Crane is retaining full guard.
Crane working a defensive guard here.
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.
Hearts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hearts has managed to get both his arms back between Crane's legs - danger averted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crane looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hearts puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but Crane defending well.
Crane is looking for a sweep. Hearts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hearts is looking to advance position but Crane has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crane (4) vs (12) Hearts
Hearts is trying desperately to improve position.
Crane is stalling here but it's allowed Hearts to get half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Crane trying to control the action but Hearts is working from the bottom.
Hearts is pressing down on Crane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hearts keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass.
Crane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Crane (7) vs (12) Hearts
You can see the frustration on Hearts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts tries to improve position but can't.
Hearts regains half guard.
Hearts gets full guard.
Crane is fighting to break Hearts's control of his arms but Hearts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now.
Hearts keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Hearts looking for a sweep. Not yet Hearts, not yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Hearts is retaining full guard.
Hearts looking to control.
Hearts has his foot on Crane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crane works his way back into a safe position though.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearts trying to keep a closed guard but Crane is proving a slippery customer.
Crane won't allow Hearts to sweep him here.
Hearts is still trying to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Hearts working a defensive guard here.
Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Hearts is retaining full guard.
Crane trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
Hearts looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hearts is trying to keep Crane in close.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hearts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crane defends well.
Crane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hearts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crane trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts wins on points by 12 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, A J Hearts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between A J Hearts and Aloysius Martin Thesz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; A J Hearts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thesz gets caught flat footed, as Hearts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hearts (2) vs (0) Thesz
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
Thesz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hearts 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.
Hearts won't allow Thesz to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz working a defensive guard here.
Thesz has Hearts pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts wants to pass the guard but Thesz is keeping the position.
Thesz is pulling down on Hearts's head. It's preventing any offense from Hearts, at least for the moment.
Thesz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Hearts advances to half guard.
Hearts is thwarting Thesz's attempts to control the position.
Hearts has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (5) vs (0) Thesz
Thesz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thesz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hearts is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thesz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (8) vs (0) Thesz
Thesz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hearts fails to advance to Thesz's back.
Thesz 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to reverse the position but Hearts maintains control.
Thesz is controlling an arm, preventing Hearts from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Thesz has given up his back. Will we see Hearts going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Hearts (11) vs (0) Thesz
Thesz tries to escape but Hearts has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Thesz 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 Hearts gets his way!
Thesz defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (11) vs (2) Thesz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hearts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thesz is one step ahead there.
Thesz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hearts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz stopping the sweep attempt from Hearts.
Thesz wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
Hearts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thesz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (13) vs (2) Thesz
Thesz is pulling down on Hearts's head to control his posture.
Hearts looking to sit in guard and control but Thesz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (13) vs (4) Thesz
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hearts is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (15) vs (4) Thesz
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
Hearts trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Hearts 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.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thesz is adopting a defensive guard.
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hearts being controlled here momentarily.
Thesz wants to sweep here but Hearts controlling him for the moment.
Thesz trying to control the position.
Thesz 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.
Thesz keeping full guard, as Hearts tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is pulling down on Hearts's head. It's preventing any offense from Hearts, at least for the moment.
Thesz looking to control.
Hearts trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Thesz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (15) vs (6) Thesz
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hearts keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearts trying to hold on to Thesz's head to control him but Thesz postures up.
Thesz wants to advance to full mount but Hearts doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Thesz trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
Hearts trying to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hearts is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (17) vs (6) Thesz
Thesz has Hearts pulled in close to control his posture.
Thesz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hearts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hearts wants to pass the guard but Thesz is keeping the position.
Hearts stays in close to Thesz's body and controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hearts stands and throws Thesz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (20) vs (6) Thesz
Hearts advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hearts (22) vs (6) Thesz
Thesz is working to get back to half guard.
Hearts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thesz prevents Hearts from taking his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts controlling from mount.
Hearts swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thesz is now in Hearts's guard. A big mistake from Hearts there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (22) vs (8) Thesz
Thesz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thesz wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz passes into half guard.
Hearts is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thesz is looking for a kimura here.
Hearts won't allow Thesz to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
A relieved looking A J Hearts 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:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini and A J Hearts. Vicini comes to the cage accompanied by Mother. Dido Vicini had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hearts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vicini is trying to defend but Hearts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Hearts
Hearts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Hearts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hearts has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Beam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hearts trying to mount his opponent but Vicini defends it.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts wants to control but Vicini is keeping him busy.
Vicini wants to control but Hearts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini gets back to full guard.
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hearts passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (0) vs (5) Hearts
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard.
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts tries to advance to mount but Vicini denies him.
Vicini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Hearts is very close to passing his half guard.
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hearts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hearts is one step ahead there.
Hearts looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts stays in close to Vicini's body and controls the position.
Vicini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (5) Hearts
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hearts keeps working.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Hearts defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hearts wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vicini controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearts desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hearts wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vicini is stalling here. Hearts is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vicini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hearts has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (2) vs (9) Hearts
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to reverse the position.
Hearts trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini is trying to improve his position.
Hearts taking a breather here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hearts presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (2) vs (11) Hearts
Vicini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vicini tries to improve his position but instead Hearts has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (2) vs (14) Hearts
Vicini is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hearts controlling the positon.
Vicini tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
What can Vicini do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vicini trying to control the position but Hearts manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Vicini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hearts is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vicini is defending well though. Hearts let's go of the attempt for now.
Vicini trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hearts keeps control of the position as Vicini tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is trying to stick to Vicini's back but Vicini is turning into Hearts. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hearts's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vicini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (14) Hearts
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hearts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
Vicini is really struggling to control Hearts but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vicini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hearts is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hearts 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.
Hearts keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to pass into half guard but Hearts pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hearts is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (16) Hearts
Vicini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hearts forces his way into half guard.
Hearts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hearts prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Vicini trying to control here.
Vicini won't allow Hearts to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Hearts has control of the leg.
Vicini trying to hold on to Hearts's head to control him but Hearts postures up.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but Vicini defending well.
Hearts passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vicini! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (4) vs (19) Hearts
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hearts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vicini is looking to escape.
Vicini is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hearts looking to secure an arm triangle but Vicini defends it well.
Hearts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vicini is looking to escape.
Vicini 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.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control from half guard but Vicini is working away.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hearts wants to pass to mount but Vicini is defending the position.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini is pressing down on Hearts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vicini has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hearts 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 Vicini. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (4) vs (22) Hearts
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hearts's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Hearts is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (4) vs (25) Hearts
Hearts avoids the attempt from Vicini to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini tries to reverse the position but Hearts maintains control.
Hearts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts wins on points by 25 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, A J Hearts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Iwao Wada and A J Hearts. Wada's entrance music is Stranglehold. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Iwao Wada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wada has his takedown stuffed
and Hearts counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wada (0) vs (2) Hearts
Wada trying to control the position.
Hearts looking to pass the guard.
Hearts preventing the sweep.
Hearts trying to control but Wada is working from the bottom.
Hearts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hearts defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wada (0) vs (5) Hearts
Wada is not content to let Hearts control the position.
Wada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hearts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wada can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Hearts stalls from top position.
Wada's coaches at Martial Arts Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wada tries to buck Hearts off but Hearts is having none of it.
Wada manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wada tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hearts has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Beam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wada keeping full guard, as Hearts tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wada working for a triangle but Hearts defends it easily.
Wada is pulling down on Hearts's head. It's preventing any offense from Hearts, at least for the moment.
Wada is looking for a triangle but Hearts pushes his legs off easily.
Hearts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hearts's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wada (2) vs (5) Hearts
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wada preventing the sweep.
Hearts is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wada trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wada passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wada (5) vs (5) Hearts
Wada goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hearts has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wada but great work by Hearts. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wada (5) vs (9) Hearts
Wada is trying to improve his position.
Hearts gets to mount! Wada was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wada (5) vs (11) Hearts
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wada can't escape the position.
Hearts tries to control but Wada wriggling away.
Hearts might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wada haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wada wants to control but Hearts is having none of it.
Wada is looking to improve his position but Hearts isn't that keen on the idea.
Wada is squirming around, avoiding Hearts's attempts to control the action.
Hearts controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hearts tries to control but Wada wriggling away.
Wada working to try and regain half guard.
Wada is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wada tries to control Hearts's body but Hearts pushes him off. Wada squirms to his side and now Hearts has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wada (5) vs (14) Hearts
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wada fending off the submission attempt from Hearts.
Hearts not allowing Wada to control his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wada rolls, trying to escape but Hearts keeps control of the position.
Wada is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wada trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wada tries to roll but Hearts sticks to his back.
Hearts 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, Wada has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wada tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wada is squirming around, avoiding Hearts's attempts to control the action.
Wada is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hearts fails to advance to Wada's back.
Hearts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wada is looking to escape.
Hearts controlling from mount.
Wada tries to hold on but Hearts pushes him away.
Wada prevents Hearts from taking his back.
Hearts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wada is looking to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wada sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wada.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wada keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Wada working for a triangle but Hearts defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wada is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wada (7) vs (14) Hearts
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts can't keep his opponent in guard - Wada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wada 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.
Wada is keen to just control but Hearts is a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hearts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hearts is looking to improve his position.
Wada wants to control but Hearts is keeping him busy.
Wada seems to be working for a kimura but Hearts defends the submission attempt.
Hearts is pressing down on Wada's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wada wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
Wada pushing down on Hearts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wada is looking to advance position but Hearts won't allow it.
Wada wants to take a breather but Hearts is having none of it.
Wada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hearts sees it coming and defends easily.
Wada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wada trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wada won't allow Hearts to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wada trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts wins on points by 14 to 7.
A J Hearts thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between A J Hearts and Paul Mctanned. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; A J Hearts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Paul Mctanned!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hearts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mctanned shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mctanned was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hearts (0) vs (4) Mctanned
Hearts stops Mctanned from passing to mount.
Hearts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mctanned is looking to take a break and control but Hearts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hearts wants to control but Mctanned postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts is not content to let Mctanned control the position.
Hearts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctanned wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hearts keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Hearts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hearts gets back to half guard.
Mctanned is trying to control the action in half guard but Hearts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hearts trying to hold on to Mctanned's head to control him but Mctanned postures up.
Mctanned prevents Hearts from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mctanned wants to control but Hearts is keeping him busy.
Mctanned trying to mount his opponent but Hearts defends it.
Hearts keeping hold of Mctanned's head, controlling as best he can.
Mctanned is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is looking for a sweep. Mctanned is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mctanned passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hearts! Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (0) vs (7) Mctanned
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mctanned controlling the pace for now.
Hearts is squirming around, avoiding Mctanned's attempts to control the action.
Hearts slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mctanned wants to take a breather but Hearts is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned trying to mount his opponent but Hearts defends it.
Hearts manages to get to full guard.
Mctanned pushing down on Hearts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mctanned trying to control from half guard but Hearts is working away.
Hearts trying to control but Mctanned postures up.
Mctanned wants to pass to mount but Hearts is defending the position.
Hearts wants to improve his position but Mctanned is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is working hard here to advance position.
Hearts keeping hold of Mctanned's head, controlling as best he can.
Mctanned wants to advance to full mount but Hearts doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mctanned pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now.
Mctanned's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
Mctanned wants to pass the guard but Hearts is keeping the position.
Mctanned being controlled here momentarily.
Mctanned tries to free his leg and advance position but Hearts is retaining full guard.
Hearts pulls Mctanned in to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
Hearts keeping full guard, as Mctanned tries to pass.
Mctanned stopping the sweep attempt from Hearts.
Hearts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (2) vs (7) Mctanned
Mctanned 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.
Mctanned working for a triangle but Hearts defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned looking for a sweep. Not yet Mctanned, not yet.
Hearts controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mctanned is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (2) vs (9) Mctanned
Mctanned works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hearts is controlling Mctanned's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hearts sees it coming and defends easily.
Hearts keeping control of the position.
Hearts is trying to control but can't.
Mctanned prevents Hearts from improving his position.
Mctanned content to control rather than advance.
Hearts gets back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hearts pulls Mctanned in close to prevent any damage.
Mctanned looking to pass the guard.
Mctanned postures up.
Mctanned slips nicely into half guard.
Mctanned trying to mount his opponent but Hearts defends it.
Mctanned perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is looking for a sweep. Mctanned is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mctanned works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (2) vs (12) Mctanned
Hearts tries to hold on but Mctanned pushes him away.
Mctanned fails to advance to Hearts's back.
Mctanned avoids the attempt from Hearts to control.
Mctanned trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hearts tries to hold on but Mctanned postures up.
Hearts is squirming around, avoiding Mctanned's attempts to control the action.
Mctanned jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hearts manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hearts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mctanned wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hearts is not content to let Mctanned control the position.
Mctanned wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hearts, who protects the arm well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mctanned wants to control but Hearts is keeping him busy.
Mctanned taking a break here but Hearts is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hearts wants to control but Mctanned is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mctanned's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hearts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mctanned is working away from the top position though.
Mctanned wants to take a breather but Hearts is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hearts gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mctanned wins on points by 12 to 2.
Post fight, an emotional Paul Mctanned said 'The Future is retiring from MMA'. |
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