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Event:
HFC Challengers 91
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Gruber thuds a left hand into Chantry's body.
Chantry fails with the takedown.
Chantry has a takedown stuffed.
Gruber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chantry defends it well.#TD2#
Gruber looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chantry trying to control here.
Gruber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chantry is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gruber working over Chantry with some ground and pound. Chantry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chantry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gruber is working away from the top position though.
Gruber missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Chantry preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gruber is nestled in close to Chantry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#
It looks like Tatton Chantry has been cut.
Gruber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chantry's head.
Gruber prevents Chantry from standing back up.
Chantry is trying to get back to full guard.
Gruber drops an elbow to the side of Chantry's head. #ROC2#
Chantry is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gruber working his ground and pound in the gym.
Gruber creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Chantry is out cold and this one is all over! Gruber climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hans Gruber!
A very excited looking Hans Gruber made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
HFC 304 Fame vs Wade II
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Campion misses with a double jab
and Chantry counters with a thumping low kick.
Chantry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chantry with a poor takedown
enabling Campion to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Tatton Chantry has been cut.
Campion misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Campion blocks the leg kick.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chantry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Campion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chantry somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Campion misses.
Chantry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chantry 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.
Campion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chantry is looking to counter the offense by Campion and move into the clinch.
Campion moves out of range of the body kick from Chantry.
#T1##TD#
Chantry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Campion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chantry is in Campion's guard.
Chantry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Campion trying to keep a closed guard but Chantry is proving a slippery customer.
Chantry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Campion controls Chantry momentarily but Chantry frees himself. #T2#
Chantry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Campion looking for a sweep. Not yet Campion, not yet.
Chantry trying to control the position from guard on top but Campion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Chantry clinches.
Chantry tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatton Chantry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campion scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Campion stops a takedown attempt from Chantry.
Chantry tries to score a body lock takedown but Campion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Campion tries to break free but Chantry pushes him back against the cage.
Campion is trying to force a seperation but Chantry has the dominant position.
Campion works on Chantry's body with a couple of short punches.
Campion has Chantry pressed against the cage.
Campion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Campion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Campion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Campion lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chantry.
Chantry misses with an elbow over the top.
Chantry digs a right hand underneath Campion's ribcage. Campion let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
A right hand to the body from Chantry.
Chantry taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chantry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Campion looking to throw knees to the head but Chantry is blocking nicely.
Chantry wants to take the fight to the mat but Campion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chantry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Gregory Campion has been cut.
Chantry can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Campion breaks from the clinch.
Chantry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Campion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Campion feints a counter leg kick.
Chantry tries for a takedown but Campion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Campion misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chantry defending well as Campion loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Chantry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Campion quickly recovers to half guard.
Chantry working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Campion dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Campion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chantry tries for a takedown but Campion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Campion throws a right hand that Chantry ducks under and follows up with a left that Chantry also avoids with ease.
Chantry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Chantry has managed to clinch.
Campion trying to stall but Chantry improves his position.
Chantry is trying to drag Campion to the mat but Campion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Campion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Chantry lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion trying to control from the bottom.
Chantry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chantry trying to pass the guard but Campion defending well. #T1#
Campion is looking to control Chantry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campion avoid being mounted?
Chantry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chantry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chantry is keen to just control but Campion is a slippery customer.#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.
Chantry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chantry is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Campion throws a looping overhand right but Chantry ducks down to avoid it.
Campion throws a right and a left that Chantry avoids nicely.
Chantry tries to counter by clinching up but Campion breaks away and moves out of range.
Campion throws a hook but Chantry avoids it easily.#CL#
Campion gets tackled into the cage by Chantry. Chantry maintains the clinch.
Chantry's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chantry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Campion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatton Chantry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campion gets underhooks to prevent Chantry's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Campion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chantry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campion.
A left lands for Campion.#T3#
Campion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chantry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chantry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Campion misses with a hook. Chantry ducked under it nicely.
Gregory Campion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campion misses with a series of wild punches.
Chantry changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chantry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Campion tries to avoid it but Chantry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Campion to the ground. Campion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Chantry instigates a clinch.
Campion looking to stall.
Campion is pressed up against the cage. Chantry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Campion down to the mat. Campion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Campion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chantry.
Chantry tries to move into range but Campion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Campion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gregory Campion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Campion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chantry counters with a good low kick that Campion was not able to check. #T4#
Campion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Campion misses with a body kick.
Chantry is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Campion.#CL#
Chantry clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Chantry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Campion takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chantry wants to take the fight to the mat but Campion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chantry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chantry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Campion prevents it.
Campion throws a head punch that misses.
Campion prevents the takedown attempt.
Campion tries to stall but Chantry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Campion is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Campion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A punch combination from Campion misses.
Chantry is looking to counter punch.
Chantry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Campion. That snapped Chantry's head back.
Campion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Chantry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tatton Chantry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campion is not content to let Chantry control the position.
Chantry misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Chantry's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chantry misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Chantry in side control, throwing shots but Campion defends.
Campion is not content to let Chantry control the position.
A control attempt from Campion but he's now mounted!
Campion blocking the ground and pound.
Chantry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Campion is looking to escape.
Campion avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chantry.
#T2#
Campion in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chantry is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chantry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chantry dominating with strikes here.
Chantry looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chantry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Campion tries to hold on but Chantry postures up.#T3#
Chantry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chantry looking to finish Campion with some ground and pound. This is bad for Campion!#CUT#
That has opened up Gregory Campion's cut even more.
Chantry has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Campion prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Chantry lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#CUT#
The cut above Gregory Campion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Chantry controlling from the full mount.
Campion squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chantry controlling his opponent.
Chantry looking to ground and pound but Campion is blocking nicely.
Tatton Chantry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory Campion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chantry with shots to the head and body - Campion looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatton Chantry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Campion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Country swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Chantry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Country manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chantry keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Chantry is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Country can't fight it off and eventually Chantry manages to take the fight to the floor. Country looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Country pushes Chantry off and scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chantry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Country connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Tatton Chantry has been cut.
Country tries to bum rush Chantry with a series of wild strikes but Chantry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Country cracks Chantry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Chantry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chantry content to stall in guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Country'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.
Country keeping moving, preventing Chantry from controlling successfully. #T2#
Chantry is looking to pass into half guard but Country pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Country is in guard.#REVR#
Chantry pulls Country in close to prevent any damage.
Chantry wants to sweep but no luck.
Chantry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chantry is continuing to stall.#T3#
Chantry wants to sweep but no luck.
Chantry is pulling down on Country's head. It's preventing any offense from Country, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chantry with a poor takedown
enabling Country to counter with a crisp jab.
Chantry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Country sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson Country has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatton Chantry.
Country lands a head shot.#ROC#
Chantry is rocked!
Country finds Chantry's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Chantry flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Country lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Chantry will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nelson Country!
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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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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Tatton Chantry. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tatton Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chantry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (2) Chantry
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Chantry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chantry wants to take a breather but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Chantry is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuklinski'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.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Signature Martial Arts inform me that Chantry has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chantry is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuklinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position.
Kuklinski is not content to let Chantry control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Chantry is tapping! Great win for Kuklinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Kuklinski!
A relieved looking Richard Kuklinski 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 10 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kajun Puno and Tatton Chantry. Puno kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 軍神. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kajun Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tatton Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puno drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Chantry
Puno 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.
Chantry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Puno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chantry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chantry managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chantry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Puno postures up.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chantry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chantry 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.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chantry is keeping the position for now.
Puno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chantry looking to control.
Chantry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puno is one step ahead there.
Chantry keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Puno stacks Chantry on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Puno! Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (5) vs (0) Chantry
Puno taking a break here but Chantry is having none of it and regains half guard.
Puno slows the pace down in half guard.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chantry keeps working.
Chantry is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chantry avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Chantry is defending the position.
Puno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chantry wants to control but Puno is keeping busy.
Chantry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chantry tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Chantry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puno pulls his head out easily.
Chantry tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chantry tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Well, if Puno 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.
Chantry is trying to maintain the position but Puno is very close to passing his half guard.
Puno content to control rather than advance.
Chantry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puno is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chantry wants to control but Puno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chantry wants to get back to full guard.
Puno not doing much here.
Chantry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chantry.
Chantry 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: Puno (5) vs (2) Chantry
Chantry wants to take a breather but Puno is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Chantry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puno won't allow Chantry to pass to mount.
Puno is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chantry is trying to control. Puno wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chantry pulls his head out easily.
Chantry moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (5) vs (5) Chantry
Chantry wants to control but Puno is keeping him busy.
Puno struggling a bit here.
Chantry taking a breather here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puno is looking to regain half guard here but Chantry keeps moving and retains side control.
My spies in Signature Martial Arts inform me that Chantry has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chantry passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Puno! Score +2 for reaching mount: Puno (5) vs (7) Chantry
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno is squirming around, avoiding Chantry's attempts to control the action.
Chantry pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Puno is desperately trying to improve his position but Chantry has a good base and remains in mount.
Chantry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puno is looking to escape.
Puno is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chantry takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Puno (5) vs (10) Chantry
A lull in the action here.
Well, with Chantry on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Puno is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Puno is trying to break free.
Chantry tightening his grip on Puno, looking for the choke.
Chantry is hanging on to Puno's back as he tries to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chantry goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Puno escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (7) vs (10) Chantry
Puno content to control rather than advance.
Chantry trying to control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chantry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chantry looking for a sweep. Not yet Chantry, not yet.
Chantry throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Puno escapes and throws Chantry's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (10) vs (10) Chantry
Chantry is looking for a sweep.
Puno staying calm.
Chantry struggling a bit here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chantry regains half guard.
Chantry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chantry.
Puno is fighting to break Chantry's control of his arms but Chantry is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Puno is pushing down on Chantry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chantry is fighting to maintain full guard but Puno has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chantry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Chantry is trying to control the position but Puno postures up.
Chantry is looking for a triangle but Puno pushes his legs off easily.
Chantry looking for a sweep. Not yet Chantry, not yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chantry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puno defends well.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chantry wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
Puno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chantry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chantry is trying to control the position but Puno postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Chantry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chantry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puno is one step ahead there.
Puno trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Chantry gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Chantry wins on points by 11 to 10.
A victorious Tatton Chantry 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 10 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lethal Larry and Tatton Chantry. Larry kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Promise Man. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Lethal Larry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tatton Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Larry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Larry (4) vs (0) Chantry
Chantry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chantry looking for a sweep but Larry has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Larry (6) vs (0) Chantry
Larry prevents Chantry from getting the reversal.
Larry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chantry is looking to escape.
Chantry tries to hold on but Larry pushes him away.
Larry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larry wants to take Chantry's back here but Chantry is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chantry is looking to improve his position but Larry isn't that keen on the idea.
Larry trying to control but Chantry is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larry is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chantry has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chantry! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larry (6) vs (2) Chantry
Chantry wants to control from the top but Larry keeps moving.
Chantry wants to pass the guard but Larry is keeping the position.
Chantry trying to control the position from guard on top but Larry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chantry is stalling in the full guard.
Larry keeping moving, preventing Chantry from controlling successfully.
Chantry controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chantry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chantry 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.
Larry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chantry controlling from the top position.
Larry working a defensive guard but Chantry manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Larry (6) vs (5) Chantry
Larry is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Larry looks to move to half guard but instead Chantry has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Larry (6) vs (7) Chantry
Chantry moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Larry (6) vs (10) Chantry
Chantry 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, Larry has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Larry preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chantry.
Larry fending off the submission attempt from Chantry.
Larry tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Larry is working hard here to advance position.
Chantry really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Larry.
Chantry has managed to slip his arm under Larry's chin. This could be all over... yep, Larry is tapping out! Submission win for Chantry.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tatton Chantry!
Post fight, Tatton Chantry stared into the camera and said 'Hey guys, that's it now. I'm done. It's been a helluva run but it's time to hang up the gloves. Thank you.'. |
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