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Event:
OFC 249: Wyatt vs Trail
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Matsu has managed to clinch.
Four is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matsu is defending well.
I was talking to Four's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matsu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Four up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matsu taking a breather.
Matsu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Four is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matsu to keep the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matsu.
Matsu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matsu has Four pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hatsu Matsu.
Matsu tries to clinch up but Four circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Matsu rushes Four and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Four tries to break the clinch but Matsu is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Matsu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1#
Matsu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Four is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matsu is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Matsu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Four is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matsu is aware though and is defending well.
Matsu wants to pass the guard but Four is keeping the position.
Four can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matsu controls the pace.
Let's hope that Matsu 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Four escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Four has his foot on Matsu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsu works his way back into a safe position though.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matsu stays in close to Four's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matsu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL2#
Matsu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matsu leaning against his opponent.
Four jumps guard but Matsu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogue Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsu leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Matsu to work.
Matsu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Matsu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Matsu looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hatsu Matsu.
Matsu is looking to clinch but Four is avoiding it.
Four is looking to counter punch.
Four shoots for a double leg takedown but Matsu sprawls well. He's pushed Four's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Four is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsu.
Matsu tries to clinch but Four moves out of range. #CL2#
Matsu pushes Four up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsu is looking to control Four's arms but Four gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matsu has his back to the cage.
Matsu stalls.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Four is trying to pull guard but Matsu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matsu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matsu trying to control the position but instead, Four has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matsu into the cage.
Matsu just leaning against Four, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hatsu Matsu.
Matsu tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Four counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Four.
Matsu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Four manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Matsu dominated that round.
That's time! Four's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Four gets tackled into the cage by Matsu. Matsu maintains the clinch.
Four looking for a takedown.
Four is looking for a takedown.
Matsu avoiding damage.
Matsu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Four pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Four's guard.
Four wants to control but Matsu is keeping busy.
Matsu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Matsu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matsu wants to take Four's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsu looking to control but Four is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Four tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matsu controlling the pace for now.
Four keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matsu controlling from mount.
Four is trying to escape the mount.
Four regains half guard.
Matsu wants to free his trapped foot but Four is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Matsu seems content to control.
Four is trying to control but can't.
Matsu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Four!
Matsu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Matsu.
Matsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
More stalling from Matsu.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Four is working to get back to half guard.
Matsu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matsu is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Matsu the control monster continue. Boring.
Four keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Matsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Four shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matsu defends it nicely.
Matsu is looking to clinch.
Matsu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsu wants to clinch up but Four keeps it at a distance.
Matsu moves to clinch but Four breaks away
and Matsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Matsu moves into range and clinches up with Four.
Four letting Matsu take a breather here.
Matsu has Four pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Four manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matsu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matsu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Matsu has Four pressed against the cage.
Matsu stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hatsu Matsu.
Matsu doesn't manage to clinch there - Four circles away.
Four tries to counter with a takedown but Matsu is quick to defend against it.
Four keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Four misses the target.#CL2#
Matsu rushes Four and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hatsu Matsu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matsu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matsu is working for takedown but Four is calmly controlling the position for now.
Four letting Matsu take a breather here.
Matsu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Four up against the cage.
Matsu is trying to stall.
#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hatsu Matsu.#CL2#
Matsu moves into the clinch.#TD#
Four jumps guard.
#SUB#
Four throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Four looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matsu showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Four working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matsu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matsu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Matsu's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Four is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matsu defends well.
Matsu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Four looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogue Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Four swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Four moves into the clinch.
Matsu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rogue Four has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Four is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Four fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Four is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matsu to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hatsu Matsu.
I've got Matsu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hatsu Matsu!
After winning the bout, Hatsu Matsu 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Matsu moves into the clinch.
Pellegrini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matsu stalling.
We've been hearing reports that Pellegrini has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matsu has Pellegrini pressed against the cage.
Pellegrini has had enough of the clinch but Matsu keeps him there for the moment.
Matsu controlling the action here for a moment.
Pellegrini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pellegrini throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsu.
Pellegrini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matsu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pellegrini working hard to break the clinch.
Pellegrini is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsu has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu slows down the pace here.
Pellegrini jumps guard but Matsu stands there with Pellegrini around his waist. Pellegrini gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pellegrini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matsu has him pressed against the cage.
Pellegrini struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsu controls his hands.
#T1#
Matsu effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Matsu has Pellegrini pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Matsu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pellegrini tumbling to the mat - Matsu dives into Pellegrini's guard.
Matsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Pellegrini is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matsu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
My spies in PREDATOR DEATH ROW inform me that Matsu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
More stalling from Matsu.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Pellegrini gets tackled into the cage by Matsu. Matsu maintains the clinch. #T3#
Matsu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Matsu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pellegrini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matsu is stalling here.
Pellegrini is trying to break the clinch but Matsu is controlling him.
The referee calls for Matsu to work.
Matsu avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hatsu Matsu.#CL2#
Matsu rushes Pellegrini and presses him up against the cage.
Matsu prevents Pellegrini from breaking the clinch.
Pellegrini wants to break free but Matsu has control.
The referee calls for Matsu to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Matsu.
Pellegrini is trying to push Matsu away but Matsu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Pellegrini breaks from the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Pellegrini gets tackled into the cage by Matsu. Matsu maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Matsu.
Matsu effectively controlling the action here.
Matsu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC#
Pellegrini breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Matsu moves into the clinch successfully.
Pellegrini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pellegrini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matsu keeps control of Pellegrini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pellegrini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pellegrini is looking to break free of the clinch but Matsu has double underhooks.
Matsu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Matsu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pellegrini regains guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Matsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsu sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Matsu dominated that round.
That's time! Pellegrini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Matsu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Matsu to work.
Matsu stalling the fight.
#BC#
Pellegrini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Matsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matsu stalling in the clinch.
Pellegrini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pellegrini can't break the clinch.
Matsu has Pellegrini pressed against the cage.
Pellegrini wants to break free but Matsu has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pellegrini up against the cage.#TD2#
Matsu has hold of one of Pellegrini's legs. Pellegrini is fighting the takedown attempt but Matsu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pellegrini wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Matsu manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVR#
Pellegrini is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsu stalling.
Hatsu Matsu has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matsu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pellegrini!
Matsu controlling his opponent. #T3##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Matsu 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsu moves to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatsu Matsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Matsu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pellegrini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Matsu clinches with his opponent.
Matsu is struggling to control the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Matsu is pushing Pellegrini up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matsu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Pellegrini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Matsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Pellegrini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Matsu closes the distance and pushes Pellegrini back into the cage.
Matsu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pellegrini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matsu just leaning against Pellegrini, taking a breather.
Hatsu Matsu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hatsu Matsu.
Matsu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pellegrini.#CL2#
Matsu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pellegrini misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matsu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matsu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pellegrini is defending well.
Matsu taking a breather.
Pellegrini is trying to break the clinch but Matsu has him pressed against the cage.
Pellegrini tries to break the clinch but Matsu is controlling the position.
Matsu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pellegrini pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Matsu moves into the clinch.
Pellegrini wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Matsu stalling the fight.
Matsu tries for a takedown but Pellegrini manages to get underhooks.
Salvatore Pellegrini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hatsu Matsu.
Matsu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matsu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pellegrini up against the cage.
Matsu keeps control of Pellegrini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matsu.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hatsu Matsu.#CL2#
Matsu darts in and clinches Pellegrini up against the cage.
Matsu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matsu keeps control of Pellegrini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matsu is pushing Pellegrini up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pellegrini is trying to break the clinch but Matsu has him pressed against the cage.
Matsu has Pellegrini pressed against the cage, preventing Pellegrini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matsu wants a takedown.
#T3#
Matsu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pellegrini's efforts to push away.
Pellegrini tries to break free but Matsu pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Matsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Matsu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pellegrini is trying to keep an underhook but Matsu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Matsu slows the pace down in half guard.
Matsu stops Pellegrini from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Matsu trying to pass the guard but Pellegrini defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsu is taking a breather. Pellegrini 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.#SUB2#
Matsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Pellegrini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pellegrini wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvatore Pellegrini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Matsu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hatsu Matsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matsu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hatsu Matsu!
A victorious Hatsu Matsu 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): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hatsu Matsu and John Gites. Matsu comes to the cage accompanied by LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Gites comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - Above The Law 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Hatsu Matsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; John Gites!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Matsu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gites.
Gites closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Matsu (0) vs (4) Gites
Matsu is trying to improve his position.
Matsu 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.
Gites is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matsu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gites is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Matsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gites is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matsu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matsu is looking to regain half guard here but Gites keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gites tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gites trying to control the position but Matsu is working away.
The referee asks Gites politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gites prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gites wants to control but Matsu is keeping him busy.
Gites goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matsu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gites but great work by Matsu. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matsu (4) vs (4) Gites
Gites manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsu (4) vs (6) Gites
My spies in FIERCE inform me that Gites has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gites passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (4) vs (9) Gites
Gites takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gites tries to control but Matsu wriggling away.
Matsu is working to get back to half guard.
Gites controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Gites 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matsu 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: Matsu (4) vs (12) Gites
Gites controlling the position well here. Matsu rolled but Gites kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gites is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Matsu is defending well though. Gites let's go of the attempt for now.
Gites looking to break Matsu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Matsu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gites will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Matsu fending off the submission attempt from Gites.
Gites is persistently looking for the submission but Matsu is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Matsu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gites not allowing Matsu to control his hands.
Gites has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Matsu's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsu just trying to survive but Gites is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Matsu is trying to break free.
Gites controlling the position well here. Matsu rolled but Gites kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Matsu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Matsu 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 Gites gets his way!
Matsu is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Matsu can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gites controls the action.
Gites is looking for the choke from the back position but Matsu is controlling his hands well.
Matsu is in bad spot here.
Gites working for the choke.
I really don't envy Matsu right now.
Will Gites go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gites looking for the RNC.
Gites is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Matsu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Matsu for a finish.
Matsu trying to control but not successfully.
Gites 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, Matsu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
What can Matsu do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Matsu trying to control the hands but Gites won't let him.
Gites is riding his opponent, not letting Matsu buck him off.
Matsu is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Gites has locked on a rear naked choke here! Matsu is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Gites!
During a confident post fight interview, John Gites 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): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hatsu Matsu and Brock Gracie. Chooooooooon! I think Matsu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Hatsu Matsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Matsu lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsu (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Matsu is proving a slippery customer.
Matsu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matsu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matsu passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Matsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsu passes into side control, despite Gracie's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (5) vs (0) Gracie
Matsu controls the position from side control.
Gracie tries to buck Matsu off but Matsu is having none of it.
The referee asks Matsu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Matsu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matsu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matsu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Matsu sits in half guard.
Gracie won't allow Matsu to pass to mount.
Matsu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Matsu wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsu is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Matsu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to control Matsu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Matsu is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Matsu 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.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matsu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've been informed that Gracie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Matsu postures up.
Matsu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Matsu prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Matsu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matsu trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is staying active underneath Matsu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Matsu seems content to control.
Matsu is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsu content to control rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Matsu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie gets full guard.
Matsu passes into half guard.
Matsu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie wants to control but Matsu is having none of it.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matsu looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matsu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matsu avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gracie holds on for dear life, controlling Matsu's posture momentarily.
Matsu avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Matsu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Matsu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matsu trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Matsu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matsu looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matsu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matsu continues to stall.
Gracie is trying to keep Matsu in close.
Matsu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsu has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Matsu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
Matsu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Matsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matsu passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (11) vs (0) Gracie
Matsu wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Matsu controls from the top position.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Matsu trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to buck Matsu off but Matsu is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matsu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsu takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Hatsu Matsu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Matsu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Za sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Matsu is trying to work for a kimura but Za is defending well.
Za manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Za escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Za swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Za is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Za can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Za gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Matsu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Za is looking to escape.
Za keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matsu wants to control the pace but Za is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Matsu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Za is surviving well by controlling Matsu's body position as best he can.
Za stops Matsu from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Za is squirming around, avoiding Matsu's attempts to control the action.
Za is wriggling around trying to escape.
Za wants to control but Matsu is having none of it.#T2#
Matsu moves to the back position.
Za trying to control the hands but Matsu breaks the grip. #SUB#
Matsu is cranking Za's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Za! He's tightened the choke and Za is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hatsu Matsu!
An out of breath Hatsu Matsu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zsiga Venczel and Hatsu Matsu. The crowd seem to be enjoying Matsu's choice of entrance music: LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hatsu Matsu enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zsiga Venczel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Hatsu Matsu!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matsu is looking for a takedown.
Venczel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Matsu regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Venczel (2) vs (0) Matsu
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsu is keeping the position for now.
Matsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venczel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venczel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu keeping full guard, as Venczel tries to pass.
Matsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (2) vs (2) Matsu
Venczel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsu is one step ahead there.
Venczel looking to control.
Venczel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Venczel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
Venczel looking for a sweep. Not yet Venczel, not yet.
Matsu stays in close to Venczel's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Venczel controlling Matsu's posture.
Matsu wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Matsu lying in Venczel's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Venczel decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Matsu taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zsiga Venczel!
Zsiga Venczel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hatsu Matsu and James Penn. Matsu comes to the cage accompanied by LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Penn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Everything in its right place kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Hatsu Matsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; James Penn!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Matsu looking to score a takedown here. Penn is defending well but Matsu drives through and ends up in Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsu (2) vs (0) Penn
Matsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Matsu is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsu wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Matsu advances to half guard.
Matsu wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Matsu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matsu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn has his hands clasped together around Matsu's back. He's all about the action.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Matsu tries to pass to full mount but Penn defends it.
Matsu is looking for a kimura here.
Matsu seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsu is working away from the top position though.
Matsu 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.
Penn is not content to let Matsu control the position.
Matsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matsu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Penn tries to roll over but Matsu keeps him under control.
Penn is positioning himself well to prevent Matsu advancing to mount.
Matsu is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penn is staying active underneath Matsu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matsu passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (5) vs (0) Penn
Matsu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Penn is now in Matsu's guard. A big mistake from Matsu there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsu (5) vs (2) Penn
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsu is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matsu keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Matsu trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Matsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.
Penn is pushing down on Matsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Penn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matsu wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Penn is thwarting Matsu's attempts to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn is keen to just control but Matsu is a slippery customer.
Matsu gets full guard.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matsu 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position.
Matsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsu is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Penn wants to control from the top but Matsu keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsu controlling Penn's posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Penn passes into half guard.
Penn is taking a breather. Matsu 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Matsu tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Matsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn is keen to just control but Matsu is a slippery customer.
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Matsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matsu wants to get back to full guard.
Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Matsu's thigh. Matsu counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Penn has his hands clasped together but Matsu extends and breaks Penn's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Matsu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hatsu Matsu!
After winning the bout, Hatsu Matsu 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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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hatsu Matsu and Brick Tamland. Chooooooooon! I think Matsu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Brick Tamland is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Hatsu Matsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tamland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matsu was covering up waiting for the punch and Tamland finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsu (0) vs (2) Tamland
Tamland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matsu has his foot on Tamland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tamland works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland stopping the sweep attempt from Matsu.
Matsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tamland is aware though and is defending well.
Tamland 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.
Matsu has his foot on Tamland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tamland works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland controlling from the top position.
Matsu is trying to keep Tamland in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu has an active guard here but Tamland has managed to pass into half guard.
Tamland prevents Matsu from improving his position.
Matsu is trying to maintain the position but Tamland is very close to passing his half guard.
Matsu tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Matsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matsu.
Tamland is pushing down on Matsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Tamland has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tamland pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (0) vs (5) Tamland
Tamland controlling his opponent.
Matsu wants to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland controlling his opponent.
Tamland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matsu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matsu is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Matsu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matsu is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland prevents Matsu from getting the reversal.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland prevents Matsu from getting the reversal.
Matsu is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Matsu tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
Matsu is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Matsu is looking to improve his position but Tamland isn't that keen on the idea.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matsu tries to hold on but Tamland postures up.
Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsu is looking to escape.
Matsu tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Matsu working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland tries to control but Matsu wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Matsu 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.
Matsu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tamland jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (0) vs (8) Tamland
Matsu being controlled for a moment.
Tamland works to advance to full mount. Matsu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Matsu (0) vs (10) Tamland
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland prevents Matsu from getting the reversal.
Tamland controlling from mount.
Matsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tamland controlling from mount.
Tamland prevents Matsu from getting the reversal.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Tamland 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.
Matsu working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matsu working to try and regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matsu gets back to half guard.
Matsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tamland jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (0) vs (13) Tamland
Tamland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Matsu tries to improve position but can't.
Tamland has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Matsu (0) vs (15) Tamland
Matsu is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Matsu is squirming around nicely.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Matsu working to try and regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tamland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsu is looking to escape.
Matsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Matsu is squirming around nicely.
Matsu tries to hold on but Tamland postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is working to get back to half guard.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matsu is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Matsu is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 15 to 0.
A relieved looking Brick Tamland 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 12 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Aguilar and Hatsu Matsu. Aguilar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. Matsu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Alvin Aguilar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Hatsu Matsu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilar gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (0) Matsu
Matsu is pressing down on Aguilar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aguilar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsu has his foot on Aguilar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aguilar works his way back into a safe position though.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Matsu keeps moving.
Matsu is looking for a triangle but Aguilar pushes his legs off easily.
Matsu keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsu is retaining full guard.
Matsu is looking for a triangle but Aguilar pushes his legs off easily.
Aguilar pushing down on Matsu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aguilar wants to pass to mount but Matsu is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar is working hard here to advance position.
Matsu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aguilar 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.
Aguilar is sitting in close to Matsu's body. Matsu has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Aguilar is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Aguilar is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Matsu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hatsu Matsu!
Hatsu Matsu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Alvin Aguilar had this to say: 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Iain Donovan and Hatsu Matsu. Matsu has chosen LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It as his entrance music. Iain Donovan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Iain Donovan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Hatsu Matsu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Donovan fails to land the takedown.
Matsu feints the counter takedown.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matsu as he avoids it easily.
Matsu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matsu looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donovan (0) vs (2) Matsu
Donovan looking for a guillotine here but Matsu defends easily.
Matsu drops back looking for a leg! Donovan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Donovan manages to kick Matsu off! Matsu jumps back into Donovan's guard.
Donovan 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.
Matsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu wants to pass the guard but Donovan is keeping the position.
Matsu passes Donovan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu seems to be looking for submissions.
Donovan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Donovan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Donovan is retaining full guard.
Donovan looking for a sweep. Not yet Donovan, not yet.
Matsu trying to control but Donovan is working from the bottom.
Donovan 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: Donovan (2) vs (2) Matsu
Donovan 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.
Donovan prevents Matsu from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matsu defends it well.
Matsu makes his way to full guard, as Donovan worked for a kimura.
Matsu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donovan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donovan (2) vs (4) Matsu
Donovan looking for a sweep. Not yet Donovan, not yet.
Matsu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Donovan (2) vs (7) Matsu
Matsu tries for a kimura but Donovan is defending well.
Matsu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Donovan, who protects the arm well.
Matsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Donovan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Donovan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donovan is just riding it out for now. Matsu eventually gives up the hold.
Matsu trying to control from half guard but Donovan is working away.
Donovan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Donovan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donovan is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsu wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving.
Matsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsu passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Donovan (2) vs (10) Matsu
Donovan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Donovan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Matsu presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Donovan (2) vs (12) Matsu
Donovan is looking to improve his position but Matsu isn't that keen on the idea.
Matsu has control of Donovan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Donovan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Matsu looking to secure an arm triangle but Donovan defends it well.
Donovan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Matsu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Donovan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Donovan is squirming around, avoiding Matsu's attempts to control the action.
Matsu is working for a guillotine from mount but Donovan frees his head quite easily.
Donovan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matsu has control of Donovan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Donovan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Donovan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Donovan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matsu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matsu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Donovan (6) vs (12) Matsu
Donovan keeps control of the position as Matsu tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matsu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Donovan's arms.
Donovan is persistently looking for the submission but Matsu is defending it well.
Donovan working for the choke.
Matsu tries to escape but Donovan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Donovan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Matsu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Matsu for a finish.
Donovan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Matsu 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 Donovan gets his way!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Matsu can't escape the position.
Matsu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Donovan's guard. Nice work there by Matsu.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donovan (6) vs (14) Matsu
Matsu stopping the sweep attempt from Donovan.
Matsu passes Donovan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Donovan'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.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Matsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsu 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.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Matsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donovan gets full guard.
Donovan 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 eight minutes gone in the round.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Hell's Balls Grappling Academy inform me that Matsu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Matsu drops back looking for a leg! Donovan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Donovan manages to kick Matsu off! Matsu jumps back into Donovan's guard.
Matsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donovan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsu pushes down on Donovan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Donovan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matsu seems to be working for a kimura but Donovan defends the submission attempt.
Matsu seems to be looking for submissions.
Matsu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsu pulls his head out easily.
Matsu prevents Donovan from improving his position.
Matsu is working for a kimura but Donovan is defending it quite comfortably.
Matsu prevents Donovan from improving his position.
Matsu is working for a submission of some sort.
Donovan gets full guard.
Matsu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Donovan keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
Donovan has his foot on Matsu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsu works his way back into a safe position though.
Donovan 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.
Matsu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Donovan wants to sweep here but Matsu controlling him for the moment.
Donovan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donovan (8) vs (14) Matsu
Matsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donovan passes Matsu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Donovan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsu is just riding it out for now. Donovan eventually gives up the hold.
Donovan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Donovan is breathing heavily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is pressing down on Donovan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Donovan tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsu is retaining full guard.
Donovan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matsu dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donovan (8) vs (16) Matsu
Matsu drops back looking for a leg! Donovan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Donovan manages to kick Matsu off! Matsu jumps back into Donovan's guard.
Matsu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Donovan keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Donovan 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.
Matsu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matsu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Donovan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donovan is working hard here to advance position.
Matsu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Matsu stands and throws Donovan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Donovan (8) vs (19) Matsu
Donovan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Donovan is trying to get back to half guard.
Matsu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Donovan is looking for a sweep.
Donovan sneaks back into half guard.
Matsu is looking for a kimura here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is looking for a kimura here.
Donovan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donovan 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.
Donovan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsu stays in close to Donovan's body and controls the position.
Matsu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsu wins on points by 19 to 8.
After winning the bout, Hatsu Matsu 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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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jon Paul Fish and Hatsu Matsu. Matsu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jon Paul Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Hatsu Matsu!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fish instigates a clinch.
Matsu is trying to trip Fish. He has hold of a leg but Fish is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matsu persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fish (0) vs (2) Matsu
Fish working a defensive guard here.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fish wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fish is keeping the position for now.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu has gone for a leg lock! Fish slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (2) vs (2) Matsu
Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish looking to pass the guard.
Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Fish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Matsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsu 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.
Fish wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position.
Matsu is trying to control the position but Fish postures up.
Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Fish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fish is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu wants to sweep here but Fish controlling him for the moment.
Matsu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matsu is looking for a triangle but Fish pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position.
Matsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsu keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Matsu has his foot on Fish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fish works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish is pushing down on Matsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Fish has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fish wants to take a breather but Matsu is having none of it.
Fish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsu is just riding it out for now. Fish eventually gives up the hold.
Fish is pressing down on Matsu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matsu is holding on for now.
Fish seems to be working for a kimura but Matsu defends the submission attempt.
Fish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsu is just riding it out for now. Fish eventually gives up the hold.
Fish trying to pass the guard but Matsu defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish trying to control the action but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Matsu trying to get back to full guard but Fish takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (5) vs (2) Matsu
Matsu is squirming around, avoiding Fish's attempts to control the action.
Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fish looking to control but Matsu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fish with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Matsu is trying desperately to improve position.
Fish wants to control the pace but Matsu is squirming around nicely.
Fish with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Matsu is desperately trying to improve his position but Fish has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fish goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Matsu turns into him and now he's in Fish's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (5) vs (4) Matsu
Fish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fish is looking for a triangle but Matsu pushes his legs off easily.
Fish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsu is one step ahead there.
Matsu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fish lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (7) vs (4) Matsu
Our spies down at at Hell's Balls Grappling Academy inform us that Matsu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Matsu is looking for a triangle but Fish pushes his legs off easily.
Fish preventing the sweep.
Matsu is looking for a triangle but Fish pushes his legs off easily.
Fish drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matsu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fish has Matsu in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (7) vs (6) Matsu
Fish can't keep his opponent in guard - Matsu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fish is trying to control but can't.
Matsu seems to be working for a kimura but Fish defends the submission attempt.
Matsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Fish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fish gets full guard.
Fish controlling the position.
Fish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (9) vs (6) Matsu
Fish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (12) vs (6) Matsu
Matsu stops Fish from passing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is looking to reverse the position.
Fish advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fish (14) vs (6) Matsu
Matsu 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.
Fish working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Matsu's thigh. Matsu counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Matsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fish defends well.
Fish stopping the sweep attempt from Matsu.
Matsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Matsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position.
Matsu has his feet on Fish's thighs here. He's pushed Fish off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fish screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hatsu Matsu!
Hatsu Matsu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jon Paul Fish spoke after the fight, saying 'Clearly, I've got some things to work on. Thanks to everyone who's supported me thus far.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hatsu Matsu and Poto Tupu. Matsu comes to the cage accompanied by LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Tupu has chosen Youth Of The Nation as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hatsu Matsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tupu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matsu's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsu (0) vs (2) Tupu
Matsu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsu (2) vs (2) Tupu
Tupu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsu is one step ahead there.
Matsu drops back looking for a leg! Tupu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tupu manages to kick Matsu off! Matsu jumps back into Tupu's guard.
Matsu passes Tupu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Matsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tupu tries to roll over but Matsu keeps him under control.
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.
Tupu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupu is keeping the position for now.
Matsu is working hard here to advance position.
Matsu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matsu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tupu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsu (2) vs (4) Tupu
Tupu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (2) vs (7) Tupu
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tupu trying to control the action but Matsu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matsu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tupu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tupu works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (2) vs (10) Tupu
Matsu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tupu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matsu is in trouble now - Tupu has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (2) vs (13) Tupu
Matsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matsu wants to control but Tupu is having none of it.
Matsu 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matsu! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (2) vs (16) Tupu
Tupu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Matsu is trying desperately to improve position.
Tupu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matsu 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.
Tupu wants to pass to mount but Matsu is defending the position.
Matsu is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tupu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tupu trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Matsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Matsu keeps moving.
Tupu wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Matsu keeps moving.
Matsu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tupu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Matsu keeps moving.
Matsu 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: Matsu (4) vs (16) Tupu
Matsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tupu is refusing to be controlled, as Matsu sits in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is looking for a kimura but Tupu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matsu to get the leverage.
Matsu seems to be working for a kimura but Tupu defends the submission attempt.
Tupu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Matsu prevents Tupu from improving his position.
Matsu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tupu sees it coming and defends easily.
Matsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tupu is looking to control Matsu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tupu avoid being mounted?
Tupu tries to get to full guard but Matsu has control of the leg.
Tupu trying to control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tupu moves into full guard.
Matsu looking to sit in guard and control but Tupu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsu (4) vs (18) Tupu
Tupu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsu is keeping the position for now.
Matsu has his foot on Tupu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tupu works his way back into a safe position though.
Matsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tupu looking to pass the guard.
Matsu has his foot on Tupu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tupu works his way back into a safe position though.
Tupu wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position.
Matsu controls Tupu momentarily but Tupu frees himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tupu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupu trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Tupu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Matsu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsu (6) vs (18) Tupu
Tupu is trying to keep Matsu in close.
Matsu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tupu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matsu has Tupu in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsu (6) vs (20) Tupu
Matsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tupu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (6) vs (23) Tupu
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is trying to get back to half guard.
Tupu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Matsu! Score +2 for reaching mount: Matsu (6) vs (25) Tupu
Matsu is squirming around, avoiding Tupu's attempts to control the action.
Tupu mounts Matsu! Really nice guard pass there!
Tupu wants to take his opponent's back but Matsu doesn't allow it.
Matsu is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Tupu has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Matsu (6) vs (28) Tupu
Matsu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tupu's arms.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is trying to control but Matsu is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Tupu fails to advance to Matsu's back.
Matsu is looking to improve his position but Tupu isn't that keen on the idea.
Tupu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tupu fails to take his opponent's back.
Matsu is looking to get to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tupu with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tupu wants to control the pace but Matsu is squirming around nicely.
Matsu regains half guard.
Tupu trying to control from half guard but Matsu is working away.
Tupu moves into full mount! Matsu won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (6) vs (31) Tupu
Matsu working to try and regain half guard.
Matsu is just holding on here. Tupu manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Matsu (6) vs (34) Tupu
Matsu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tupu looking for the RNC.
Matsu can't escape the position.
Tupu tries to keep control of the position but Matsu is staying busy.
Matsu trying to control the hands but Tupu breaks the grip.
Matsu tries to escape but Tupu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tupu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Matsu 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 Tupu gets his way!
Tupu is looking for the choke from the back position but Matsu is controlling his hands well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Matsu tries to escape the position.
Matsu turns into Tupu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsu (8) vs (34) Tupu
Matsu passes Tupu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tupu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matsu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matsu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matsu (8) vs (38) Tupu
Matsu tries to break free.
Matsu fending off the submission attempt from Tupu.
Matsu is in bad spot here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu looking for the choke but no joy.
Matsu tries to escape but Tupu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matsu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tupu is looking for the choke from the back position but Matsu is controlling his hands well.
Tupu trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsu is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tupu wins on points by 38 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Poto Tupu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Q - R2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hatsu Matsu and Mason Capwell. Chooooooooon! I think Matsu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hatsu Matsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Mason Capwell!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Matsu shoots in looking for a takedown. Capwell tries to sprawl out of it but Matsu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Capwell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Matsu lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsu (2) vs (0) Capwell
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Capwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Capwell 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.
Matsu trying to control but Capwell is working from the bottom.
Matsu looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Capwell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matsu has Capwell in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matsu (2) vs (2) Capwell
Matsu can't keep his opponent in guard - Capwell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Capwell seems content to control.
Matsu looking for submissions off his back.
Capwell tries to pass to full mount but Matsu defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capwell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Capwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsu keeps working.
Matsu tries to get to full guard but Capwell has control of the leg.
Capwell moves into full mount! Matsu won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (2) vs (5) Capwell
Matsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Capwell controlling from the full mount.
Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Capwell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Capwell trying to control but Matsu is having none of it.
Capwell prevents Matsu from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matsu tries to reverse the position but Capwell maintains control.
Capwell fails to take his opponent's back.
Capwell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matsu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Capwell content just to control the position here.
Matsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Capwell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Matsu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matsu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Matsu (2) vs (8) Capwell
Matsu trying to control but not successfully.
Matsu tries to escape the position.
Matsu is working hard here to advance position.
Capwell really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Matsu.
Capwell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matsu trying to control the hands but Capwell won't let him.
Matsu is in bad spot here.
We've been hearing good reports from Matsu'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.
Matsu is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Capwell.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is really stuck here.
Good control from Capwell.
Capwell keeps control of the position as Matsu tries to break free.
Matsu prevents Capwell from getting a body triangle.
Matsu can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Capwell keeps control of the position as Matsu tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
What can Matsu do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Matsu prevents Capwell from getting a body triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matsu tries to escape but Capwell has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Capwell controls the position.
Matsu wants to escape the position.
Matsu wants to control his opponent's hands but Capwell gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Matsu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matsu trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Capwell just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Matsu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Capwell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matsu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Capwell prevents Matsu from improving his position.
Capwell not doing much here.
Matsu with the active half guard here but Capwell passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (2) vs (11) Capwell
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Capwell wants to control for a moment but Matsu uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Matsu looking for submissions off his back.
Capwell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Matsu manages to get to full guard.
Capwell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Matsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matsu being controlled here, momentarily.
Matsu working a defensive guard here.
Capwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsu's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Capwell stalling.
Matsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matsu wants to get back to full guard.
Capwell controlling the pace.
Capwell wants to control but Matsu is keeping him busy.
Matsu wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Matsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Capwell is controlling the pace.
Matsu is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Capwell is tapping! Great win for Matsu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hatsu Matsu!
After winning the bout, Hatsu Matsu 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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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tatton Chantry and Hatsu Matsu. The crowd seem to be enjoying Matsu's choice of entrance music: LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tatton Chantry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hatsu Matsu!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Matsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chantry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chantry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matsu somewhat.
Chantry gets a double leg takedown into Matsu's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chantry (2) vs (0) Matsu
Chantry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chantry defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chantry preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu being controlled here, momentarily.
Chantry is pushing down on Matsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Chantry has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu is looking for a sweep. Chantry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Chantry 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.
Matsu wants to sweep but Chantry has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chantry (5) vs (0) Matsu
Chantry controls the position.
Matsu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chantry off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chantry (5) vs (4) Matsu
I've been told that Matsu has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Chantry trying to control the action but Matsu just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Chantry right now.
Chantry is working hard here to advance position.
Matsu is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Chantry has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Matsu has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Chantry taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Matsu doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hatsu Matsu!
Hatsu Matsu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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