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Event:
EMP Grappling 9
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3905 p4p, 420 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16653 p4p, 585 weight class). Dominguez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Change by The Deftones. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 4 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dominguez showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
Thesz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Dominguez 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.
Dominguez prevents Thesz from improving his position.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Thesz defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Thesz is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thesz wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dominguez prevents Thesz from improving his position.
Dominguez stalling.
Dominguez is pressing down on Thesz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thesz is holding on for now.
Thesz is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (0) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Thesz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Thesz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thesz is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Thesz is squirming around nicely.
Thesz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez tries to control but Thesz wriggling away.
Thesz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thesz is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thesz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thesz is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez looking to control but Thesz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Thesz is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dominguez.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Thesz to control.
Thesz is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Thesz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez looking to control but Thesz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thesz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez prevents Thesz from getting the reversal.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Thesz is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thesz wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez tries to control but Thesz wriggling away.
Thesz is trying to escape the mount.
Thesz is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to control but Thesz wriggling away.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thesz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Thesz is working to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Thesz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Thesz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Well,Thesz is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is working to get back to half guard.
Thesz tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Thesz is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Thesz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 5 to 0.
Pablo Dominguez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 7
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between TJ Hearts (ranked 2051 p4p, 240 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3865 p4p, 372 weight class). Aloysius Martin Thesz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; TJ Hearts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hearts closes the distance and pushes Thesz back into the cage.
Thesz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hearts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thesz wants a takedown.
Thesz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hearts after a bit of a struggle.
TJ Hearts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aloysius Martin Thesz.
Hearts wants a takedown but no success here.
Thesz stops a takedown attempt from Hearts.
Thesz is pressed up against the cage. Hearts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thesz down to the mat. Thesz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hearts rushes Thesz and presses him up against the cage.
Hearts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thesz.
Thesz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hearts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hearts slaps away a takedown attempt from Thesz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hearts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hearts is looking to clinch.
Thesz tries to keep at a distance but Hearts has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts looking for a takedown.
Hearts wants a takedown.
Thesz tightens his grip and picks Hearts up, before dumping him to the ground. Hearts manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hearts (0) vs (2) Thesz
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz wants to pass the guard but Hearts is keeping the position.
Thesz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (0) vs (5) Thesz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Hearts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hearts prevents Thesz from improving position.
Thesz trying to control the action but Hearts is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hearts (0) vs (7) Thesz
Thesz fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz takes Hearts's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hearts (0) vs (10) Thesz
Hearts fending off the submission attempt from Thesz.
Thesz 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, Hearts has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hearts is having to fend off submission attempts from Thesz, who is looking to sink in the choke. Thesz doesn't have the hooks in though and Hearts manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (2) vs (10) Thesz
Thesz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hearts preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Thesz has Hearts pulled in close to control his posture.
Thesz keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thesz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thesz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thesz controls Hearts momentarily but Hearts frees himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hearts preventing the sweep.
Thesz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (2) vs (12) Thesz
Hearts won't allow Thesz to pass to mount.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hearts keeps working.
Thesz tries to pass to full mount but Hearts defends it.
Hearts wants to get back to full guard.
Thesz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hearts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control but Thesz postures up.
Thesz wants to work for an arm triangle but Hearts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thesz trying to control from Hearts's half guard. Hearts has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thesz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (2) vs (15) Thesz
Thesz trying to control the action but Hearts is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hearts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thesz is trying to control the action in half guard but Hearts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thesz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hearts won't allow Thesz to pass to mount.
Thesz works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (2) vs (18) Thesz
Hearts wants to control but Thesz is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is controlling an arm, preventing Thesz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hearts has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Thesz's lack of action.
Thesz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hearts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hearts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thesz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (2) vs (21) Thesz
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hearts regains half guard.
Thesz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hearts! Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (2) vs (24) Thesz
Hearts stops Thesz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thesz fails to take his opponent's back.
Hearts tries to hold on but Thesz postures up.
Thesz wants to control the pace but Hearts is squirming around nicely.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz fails to move to back control.
Thesz works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hearts (2) vs (27) Thesz
Thesz tries to keep control of the position but Hearts is staying busy.
Thesz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hearts rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Thesz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hearts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is thwarting Hearts's attempts to control the position.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but Hearts defending well.
Thesz keeps trying to improve his position.
Thesz is keen to just control but Hearts is a slippery customer.
Hearts tries to roll over but Thesz keeps him under control.
Hearts is refusing to be controlled, as Thesz sits in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts won't allow Thesz to pass to mount.
Thesz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hearts's thigh. Hearts counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thesz passes Hearts's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thesz trying to mount his opponent but Hearts defends it.
Thesz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (2) vs (30) Thesz
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hearts is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Thesz has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hearts (2) vs (33) Thesz
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz wins on points by 33 to 2.
Aloysius Martin Thesz opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 5
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3854 p4p, 358 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 2976 p4p, 296 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jitsu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Jitsu
Thesz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thesz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (0) Jitsu
Jitsu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thesz wants to take a breather but Jitsu is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thesz in particular looking to stall.
Jitsu is refusing to be controlled, as Thesz sits in half guard.
Thesz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jitsu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz is keen to just control but Jitsu is a slippery customer.
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jitsu is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to improve his position but Thesz is controlling well.
Thesz passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (0) Jitsu
Jitsu stops Thesz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jitsu is working to get back to half guard.
Thesz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Thesz tries to control but Jitsu wriggling away.
Jitsu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (8) vs (2) Jitsu
Thesz working a defensive guard here.
Thesz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jitsu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (10) vs (2) Jitsu
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Jitsu, not yet.
Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thesz trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Thesz forces his way into half guard.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu wants to improve his position but Thesz is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (13) vs (2) Jitsu
Thesz looking for a guillotine from mount but Jitsu is having none of it.
Thesz prevents Jitsu from getting the reversal.
Thesz fails to take his opponent's back.
Thesz tries to control but Jitsu wriggling away.
Jitsu can't escape the position.
Thesz trying to control but Jitsu is having none of it.
Jitsu tries to lock up and control but Thesz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz takes Jitsu's back. Score +3 for taking back: Thesz (16) vs (2) Jitsu
Thesz has the hooks in. Jitsu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thesz is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Jitsu has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Thesz has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Jitsu taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Thesz doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aloysius Martin Thesz!
Aloysius Martin Thesz made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Ohh yeah! How'd you like THAT golden shower, bitch? Smell the scent of TRUE excellence!'. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 3
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3774 p4p, 364 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 20852 p4p, 590 weight class). 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thesz drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Halo
Thesz postures up.
Halo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thesz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thesz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thesz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thesz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (0) Halo
Halo stops Thesz from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halo manages to get back to half guard.
Thesz works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (0) Halo
Thesz tries to control but Halo wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thesz.
Halo tries to lock up and control but Thesz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thesz trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
Thesz content just to control the position here.
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halo tries to hold on but Thesz pushes him away.
Thesz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thesz trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halo is holding on tight.
Halo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (8) vs (2) Halo
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thesz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo passes Thesz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is controlling Halo's trapped leg to prevent Halo from advancing to side control.
Halo wants to pass to mount but Thesz is defending the position.
Halo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thesz! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (5) Halo
Thesz is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
Thesz gets back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
Halo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thesz keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thesz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thesz trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo being controlled here momentarily.
Halo trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Thesz looking to control.
Thesz has control of Halo's left arm, preventing Halo from doing any damage.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo is stalling in the full guard.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Thesz is keeping the position.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (8) Halo
Halo trying to control the action but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz gets back to half guard.
Thesz trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Thesz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thesz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thesz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thesz tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo passes into side control, despite Thesz's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (11) Halo
You can see the frustration on Thesz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thesz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to control the action but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Thesz is defending well.
Halo working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Thesz is looking to regain half guard here but Halo keeps moving and retains side control.
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thesz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thesz is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thesz (12) vs (11) Halo
Thesz looking for the choke from the back.
Thesz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Halo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Thesz controlling well, preventing Halo from escaping the position.
Thesz not allowing Halo to control his hands.
Halo can't escape the position.
Halo just trying to survive but Thesz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Thesz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Halo is defending well though. Thesz let's go of the attempt for now.
Halo rolls, trying to escape but Thesz keeps control of the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz 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, Halo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Halo breaks Thesz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (12) vs (13) Halo
Thesz controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
Thesz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Halo wants to control but Thesz is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Thesz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halo trying to control the action but Thesz is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 13 to 12. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 1
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 523 p4p, 60 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3751 p4p, 369 weight class). Davis's entrance music is Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Davis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thesz is trying to defend but Davis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davis (2) vs (0) Thesz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz is staying active underneath Davis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Davis'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.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Thesz is defending well.
Davis is looking for a kimura but Thesz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davis to get the leverage.
Thesz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davis wants to free his trapped foot but Thesz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thesz is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
Davis stalling.
Davis is trying to work for a kimura but Thesz is defending well.
Davis trying to control from half guard but Thesz is working away.
Thesz won't allow Davis to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz moves into full guard.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Thesz is retaining full guard.
Thesz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Thesz wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Thesz is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis passes Thesz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thesz gets full guard.
Davis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (5) vs (0) Thesz
Thesz is trying to improve his position.
Davis taking a break here but Thesz is having none of it and regains half guard.
Davis trying to control the pace.
Thesz keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis tries to pass to full mount but Thesz defends it.
Thesz wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
Thesz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Thesz is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davis is looking to advance position but Thesz won't allow it.
Thesz is trying to control but Davis passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (8) vs (0) Thesz
Davis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thesz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thesz prevents Davis from improving position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Davis (10) vs (0) Thesz
Thesz 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.
Davis wants to control the pace but Thesz is squirming around nicely.
Davis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Thesz is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Davis (13) vs (0) Thesz
Davis has the hooks in. Thesz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thesz has hold of Davis's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Davis seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Thesz's chin but Thesz turns very nicely into Davis's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Thesz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (13) vs (2) Thesz
Davis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thesz defends well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking for a guillotine here but Thesz defends easily.
Thesz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (13) vs (5) Thesz
Thesz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Davis is looking to regain half guard here but Thesz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thesz's best efforts.
Thesz is just content to waste time from the top position. Davis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thesz being controlled here momentarily.
Thesz wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Thesz content to stall in guard here.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thesz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thesz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thesz defends it easily.
Thesz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Davis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz controlling the action here.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Davis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Davis wants to control but Thesz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thesz trying to control from half guard but Davis is working away.
Davis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thesz works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (13) vs (8) Thesz
Thesz 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 eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davis is trying desperately to improve position.
Davis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thesz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Thesz wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely.
Davis 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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davis defends it well.
Davis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thesz pulls his head out easily.
Thesz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davis defends it well.
Thesz wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Thesz is looking for a kimura here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thesz postures up.
Thesz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (13) vs (11) Thesz
Thesz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Davis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thesz's guard! Nice work there by Davis! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (15) vs (11) Thesz
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Thesz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Davis pushes down on Thesz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Davis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thesz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davis.
Davis moves into full mount! Thesz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (18) vs (11) Thesz
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thesz wants to control but Davis is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis takes the fight on points by 18 to 11.
Ewen Davis is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Ewen Davis 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:
GRAPPLEMANIA 1
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake (ranked 4467 p4p, 179 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3732 p4p, 154 weight class). 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 7 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (0) vs (2) Thesz
Thesz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz wants to pass the guard but Blake is keeping the position.
Blake being controlled here, momentarily.
Blake keeping full guard, as Thesz tries to pass.
Thesz passes Blake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake tries to roll over but Thesz keeps him under control.
Thesz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blake sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Blake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thesz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blake is just riding it out for now. Thesz eventually gives up the hold.
Thesz is looking for a kimura here.
Thesz is thwarting Blake's attempts to control the position.
Thesz content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to advance to full mount but Blake doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Thesz trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Thesz tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard.
Thesz passes into half guard.
Blake is refusing to be controlled, as Thesz sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thesz is looking for a kimura but Blake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thesz to get the leverage.
Blake won't allow Thesz to pass to mount.
Thesz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (0) vs (5) Thesz
Thesz content just to control the position here.
Thesz mounts Blake! Really nice guard pass there!
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thesz wants to take Blake's back here but Blake is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz goes for an armbar but Blake turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blake. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (5) Thesz
Thesz controlling Blake's posture.
Thesz is trying to control the position but Blake postures up.
Thesz pulls Blake in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blake won't allow Thesz to sweep him here.
Thesz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blake puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thesz wants to control but Blake passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (5) vs (5) Thesz
Blake advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blake (7) vs (5) Thesz
Thesz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries to control but Thesz wriggling away.
Blake controlling the position easily from mount.
Thesz is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz is just holding on here. Blake manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blake (10) vs (5) Thesz
Thesz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Thesz wants to control his opponent's hands but Blake gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Thesz right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz turns into Blake and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (10) vs (7) Thesz
Thesz passes Blake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blake is defending against the submission attempts here by Thesz.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Blake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blake is staying active underneath Thesz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thesz works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (10) vs (10) Thesz
Blake regains half guard.
Thesz 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.
Thesz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (10) vs (13) Thesz
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blake keeps working.
Thesz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Blake! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blake (10) vs (15) Thesz
Blake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blake stops Thesz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Thesz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Blake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (12) vs (15) Thesz
Blake trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Blake is fighting to break Thesz's control of his arms but Thesz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thesz is trying to control the position but Blake postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blake postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thesz holds on and takes a little breather.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Blake wants to control from the top but Thesz keeps moving.
Thesz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blake is one step ahead there.
Blake looking to sit in guard and control but Thesz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (12) vs (17) Thesz
Thesz pushes down on Blake's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blake is in trouble now - Thesz has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (12) vs (20) Thesz
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blake turns into him and now he's in Thesz's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (14) vs (20) Thesz
Thesz wants to sweep here but Blake controlling him for the moment.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thesz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thesz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blake puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz wins on points by 20 to 14.
Aloysius Martin Thesz is the new super heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Aloysius Martin Thesz said 'Ohh yeah! How'd you like THAT golden shower, bitch? Smell the scent of TRUE excellence!'. |
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Event:
Fright Night Final 4
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3696 p4p, 152 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4138 p4p, 167 weight class). Aloysius Martin Thesz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 18 wins and 13 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 10 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tamland wants it to stay on the feet.
Thesz leaves Tamland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Thesz as Tamland shoots in.
Tamland has a takedown stuffed.
Thesz tries to counter with a takedown but Tamland is quick to defend against it.
Aloysius Martin Thesz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamland.
Thesz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thesz (4) vs (0) Tamland
Tamland prevents Thesz from improving position.
Tamland is trying to control Thesz's posture but Thesz avoids it.
Thesz trying to control the position but Tamland is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tamland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thesz 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.
Tamland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thesz's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland is staying active underneath Thesz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thesz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tamland trying to control but Thesz postures up.
Thesz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thesz uses his free foot to push down on Tamland's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tamland. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (7) vs (0) Tamland
Tamland is looking to get to half guard.
Thesz is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tamland is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Thesz (10) vs (0) Tamland
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is trying to break free.
Thesz looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tamland trying to control but not successfully.
Thesz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Thesz working for a choke but Tamland is defending well.
Thesz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tamland tries to escape but Thesz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tamland rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Thesz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thesz trying to advance position but Tamland counters by regaining guard.
Tamland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thesz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (10) vs (2) Tamland
Thesz looking for a sweep. Not yet Thesz, not yet.
Tamland postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tamland trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Tamland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thesz trying to control the position.
Tamland controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looking to control.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thesz is keeping the position for now.
Thesz trying to control the position.
Thesz looking for a sweep. Not yet Thesz, not yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tamland defends well.
Tamland wants to control from the top but Thesz keeps moving.
Thesz is controlling Tamland's posture.
Thesz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thesz is looking for a triangle but Tamland pushes his legs off easily.
Thesz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (12) vs (2) Tamland
Tamland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (12) vs (4) Tamland
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
Tamland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tamland trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Tamland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland looking to pass the guard.
Thesz looking for a sweep. Not yet Thesz, not yet.
Tamland trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Thesz pulls Tamland in close to his closed guard and prevents Tamland from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tamland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Thesz is keeping the position.
Tamland trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Thesz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tamland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (14) vs (4) Tamland
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Tamland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thesz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamland is pulling down on Thesz's head to control his posture.
Tamland 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: Thesz (14) vs (6) Tamland
Thesz is trying to maintain the position but Tamland is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thesz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tamland postures up.
Tamland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thesz is keeping the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz controlling the position.
Tamland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tamland postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thesz is pulling down on Tamland's head to control his posture.
Thesz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tamland is fighting to break Thesz's control of his arms but Thesz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland tries to free his leg and advance position but Thesz is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Aloysius Martin Thesz took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ohh yeah! How'd you like THAT golden shower, bitch? Smell the scent of TRUE excellence!'. |
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Event:
Halloween Havoc Elite 8
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 3218 p4p, 118 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3702 p4p, 139 weight class). Schmeiser kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is David vs Monsanto. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aloysius Martin Thesz enters the cage!
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 27 wins and 5 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thesz looks for a takedown but Schmeiser sprawls well.
Schmeiser attempts a counter takedown but Thesz avoids it well and moves away.
Thesz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeiser (0) vs (2) Thesz
Thesz works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (0) vs (5) Thesz
Schmeiser is looking to improve his position but Thesz isn't that keen on the idea.
My spies in Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory inform me that Thesz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Schmeiser regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser is trying to maintain the position but Thesz is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Schmeiser'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.
Thesz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schmeiser does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thesz trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schmeiser is just riding it out for now. Thesz eventually gives up the hold.
Thesz passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (0) vs (8) Thesz
Thesz trying to control but Schmeiser is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz avoids the attempt from Schmeiser to control.
Thesz wants to take Schmeiser's back here but Schmeiser is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thesz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Schmeiser has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmeiser is trying to escape the mount.
Thesz wants to control the pace but Schmeiser is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is stalling here but it's allowed Schmeiser to get half guard.
Schmeiser is trying to control but can't.
Schmeiser is refusing to be controlled, as Thesz sits in half guard.
Schmeiser is looking for a sweep. Thesz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schmeiser is working hard here to advance position.
Schmeiser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thesz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thesz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (8) Thesz
Schmeiser really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thesz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Schmeiser controlling well, preventing Thesz from escaping the position.
Schmeiser is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thesz is defending well though. Schmeiser let's go of the attempt for now.
Schmeiser gets his hands free as Thesz looks to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is really stuck here.
Schmeiser tightening his grip on Thesz, looking for the choke.
Schmeiser avoiding Thesz 's attempts to control his hands.
Schmeiser controls the action.
Schmeiser tries to keep control of the position but Thesz is staying busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Thesz is keeping busy.
Schmeiser doesn't have the hooks in and Thesz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (10) Thesz
Schmeiser has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmeiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thesz won't allow Schmeiser to sweep him here.
Schmeiser looking to control.
Thesz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (4) vs (13) Thesz
Thesz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thesz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schmeiser tries to buck Thesz off but Thesz is having none of it.
Thesz advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schmeiser (4) vs (15) Thesz
Thesz moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Schmeiser (4) vs (18) Thesz
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Thesz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Schmeiser tries to escape but Thesz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Schmeiser preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thesz.
Thesz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Schmeiser has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Schmeiser is in bad spot here.
Thesz looking for the choke but no joy.
Schmeiser trying to control the hands but Thesz won't let him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
Schmeiser prevents Thesz from getting a body triangle.
Thesz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schmeiser haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schmeiser trying to control but not successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser 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 Thesz gets his way!
Schmeiser breaks Thesz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (6) vs (18) Thesz
Thesz is trying to control the position but Schmeiser postures up.
Schmeiser is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schmeiser is pushing down on Thesz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thesz is fighting to maintain full guard but Schmeiser has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schmeiser not doing much here.
Schmeiser trying to control from Thesz's half guard. Thesz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser being controlled here momentarily.
Schmeiser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schmeiser stopping the sweep attempt from Thesz.
Thesz is pulling down on Schmeiser's head to control his posture.
Thesz being controlled here, momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thesz is trying to control the position but Schmeiser postures up.
Schmeiser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schmeiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking to pass the guard.
Schmeiser won't allow Thesz to sweep him here.
Schmeiser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thesz pulls Schmeiser in close to prevent any damage.
Schmeiser trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tries to free his leg and advance position but Thesz is retaining full guard.
Schmeiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz keeping full guard, as Schmeiser tries to pass.
Schmeiser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thesz has Schmeiser pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thesz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmeiser is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz wins on points by 18 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Aloysius Martin Thesz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HBCC Sweet 16
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 5876 p4p, 209 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3654 p4p, 130 weight class). Slevin comes to the cage accompanied by timber. Man, I cannot wait 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 3 wins and 1 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thesz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Slevin (0) vs (4) Thesz
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Slevin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Slevin (0) vs (6) Thesz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thesz wants to take Slevin's back here but Slevin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Slevin is squirming around, avoiding Thesz's attempts to control the action.
Thesz prevents Slevin from getting the reversal.
My spies in Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory inform me that Thesz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thesz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Thesz moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Slevin (0) vs (9) Thesz
Slevin just trying to survive but Thesz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Thesz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slevin trying to control the hands but Thesz won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin tries to escape but Thesz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Thesz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Thesz is not going to allow Slevin to sit and survive in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin rolls, trying to escape but Thesz keeps control of the position.
Slevin trying to control the hands but Thesz won't let him.
Slevin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Slevin is really stuck here.
Thesz trying to control momentarily.
Thesz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Thesz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Thesz looking for the choke from the back.
Thesz looking for the RNC.
Thesz is hanging on to Slevin's back as he tries to escape.
Thesz working for the choke.
Thesz looking to break Slevin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Slevin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thesz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slevin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thesz.
Slevin tries to break free.
Thesz is looking for the choke from the back position but Slevin is controlling his hands well.
Thesz working for a choke but Slevin is defending well.
Slevin wants to escape the position.
Slevin is working hard here to advance position.
Thesz has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Slevin! Can he survive? No! He's out! Thesz gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aloysius Martin Thesz!
A relieved looking Aloysius Martin Thesz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tony Slevin had this to say: 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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Event:
HBCC 1
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3609 p4p, 105 weight class) and Rickson Kimura (ranked 9241 p4p, 244 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 15 wins and 13 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Rickson Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thesz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kimura quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Kimura
Thesz wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Thesz content to control rather than advance.
Kimura is trying is best to control the position here.
Kimura wants to control the action here but instead Thesz manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (0) Kimura
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thesz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Thesz maintains control.
Thesz controlling from mount.
Thesz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
Thesz takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Thesz (8) vs (0) Kimura
Thesz has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Kimura is defending well but eventually Thesz manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Kimura has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aloysius Martin Thesz!
During a confident post fight interview, Aloysius Martin Thesz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 12293 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3523 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thesz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Starseed (0) vs (4) Thesz
Starseed being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Thesz 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.
Starseed 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.
Thesz trying to control the action but Starseed is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed can't do much from the bottom here.
Thesz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thesz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Starseed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starseed keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Starseed tries to bench press Thesz off him but Thesz keeps the position.
Thesz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
It looks like Thesz 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control the action but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Starseed is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control the action but Starseed is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Starseed tries to improve position but can't.
Starseed is letting Thesz control him for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is not content to let Thesz control the position.
Thesz taking a breather here.
Thesz trying to control the position but Starseed is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starseed being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Starseed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Starseed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starseed keeps working.
Thesz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Starseed can't do much from the bottom here.
Thesz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Starseed, who protects the arm well.
Thesz is staying tight to Starseed's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thesz is staying tight to Starseed's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Thesz trying to control the position but Starseed is working away.
Thesz just content to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is not content to let Thesz control the position.
Thesz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Starseed has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thesz but great work by Starseed. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (4) vs (4) Thesz
Thesz tries to buck Starseed off but Starseed is having none of it.
Thesz is trying to control Starseed's posture but Starseed avoids it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to buck Starseed off but Starseed is having none of it.
Thesz keeps trying to improve his position.
Thesz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thesz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Starseed's best efforts.
Thesz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Starseed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thesz is looking to improve his position.
Starseed is taking a breather. Thesz 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.
Thesz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Starseed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thesz wants to get back to full guard.
Thesz trying to control here.
Starseed prevents Thesz from improving his position.
Starseed trying to mount his opponent but Thesz defends it.
Thesz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (7) vs (4) Thesz
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to reverse the position but Starseed maintains control.
Thesz tries to hold on but Starseed pushes him away.
Thesz is working to get back to half guard.
Starseed controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starseed moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Starseed (10) vs (4) Thesz
Starseed not allowing Thesz to control his hands.
Starseed controlling well, preventing Thesz from escaping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Starseed has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thesz's body.
Thesz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Thesz tries to hold on but Starseed pushes him away.
Thesz is looking to improve his position but Starseed isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thesz 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Starseed takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
As Indigo Starseed got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Man first off I want to say thank you to the creator for allowing me to show you all my true potential tonight, and then I would like to thank Broken Halo Pride! You are my blood and my family! I also want to say Garfield, your a a beast man, if you would have just laced off the lasagna I might no'. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3408 p4p, 348 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1338 p4p, 149 weight class). Al Qarni is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hells Bells. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thesz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Qarni tries to avoid it but Thesz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Qarni to the ground. Al Qarni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thesz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Qarni sprawls well. Al Qarni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thesz gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Qarni misses with a takedown attempt
and Thesz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thesz can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aloysius Martin Thesz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Qarni is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thesz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thesz tightens his grip and picks Al Qarni up, before dumping him to the ground. Al Qarni manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Al Qarni
Thesz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thesz stopping the sweep attempt from Al Qarni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz is stalling in the full guard.
Al Qarni keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Thesz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Qarni looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thesz has picked Al Qarni up and slammed him! Al Qarni can't keep hold of the triangle and Thesz manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (0) Al Qarni
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Qarni keeps working.
Al Qarni felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Al Qarni is letting Thesz control him for a moment.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Al Qarni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thesz wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping him busy.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thesz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Qarni is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thesz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Qarni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Qarni.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Qarni controls Thesz momentarily but Thesz frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Thesz pushing down on Al Qarni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thesz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (0) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is trying to escape the mount but Thesz keeps good control and instead manages to take Al Qarni's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thesz (11) vs (0) Al Qarni
Thesz 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, Al Qarni has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Al Qarni wants to control his opponent's hands but Thesz gets his hands free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is really stuck here.
Thesz tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Qarni pushed the leg off.
Thesz biding his time, controlling Al Qarni.
Al Qarni rolls, trying to escape but Thesz keeps control of the position.
Thesz tightening his grip on Al Qarni, looking for the choke.
Al Qarni is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thesz's arms.
Thesz trying to control momentarily.
Al Qarni manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thesz's guard. Nice work there by Al Qarni.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (11) vs (2) Al Qarni
Al Qarni drops back looking for a leg! Thesz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thesz manages to kick Al Qarni off! Al Qarni jumps back into Thesz's guard.
Al Qarni stays in close to Thesz's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz controls Al Qarni momentarily but Al Qarni frees himself.
Thesz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Qarni manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (13) vs (2) Al Qarni
Thesz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thesz trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Thesz tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Qarni is retaining full guard.
Al Qarni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thesz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thesz slips nicely into half guard.
Thesz is looking to take a break and control but Al Qarni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but Al Qarni defending well.
Thesz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Qarni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thesz trying to control the pace.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Al Qarni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Al Qarni! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (16) vs (2) Al Qarni
Thesz controlling the pace for now.
Thesz trying to control but Al Qarni is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thesz tries to control but Al Qarni wriggling away.
Thesz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thesz looking to control but Al Qarni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Qarni gets back to half guard.
Thesz is keen to just control but Al Qarni is a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz not doing much here.
Al Qarni regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz stopping the sweep attempt from Al Qarni.
Thesz is stalling in the full guard.
Thesz won't allow Al Qarni to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz won't allow Al Qarni to sweep him here.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thesz controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Thesz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (19) vs (2) Al Qarni
Thesz wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Al Qarni tries to buck Thesz off but Thesz is having none of it.
Thesz is looking to take a break and control but Al Qarni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thesz controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
After winning the bout, Aloysius Martin Thesz 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:
ORC Submission Grappling 4
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3378 p4p, 346 weight class) and Flavius Odoacer (ranked 5132 p4p, 486 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Flavius Odoacer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thesz closes the distance and clinches.
Thesz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Odoacer regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Odoacer
Thesz wants to control from the top but Odoacer keeps moving.
Thesz tries to free his leg and advance position but Odoacer is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Odoacer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thesz is one step ahead there.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Thesz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odoacer keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Thesz stopping the sweep attempt from Odoacer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz slips nicely into half guard.
Odoacer is looking to control Thesz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Odoacer avoid being mounted?
Thesz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thesz seems to be looking for submissions.
Odoacer manages to get to full guard.
Odoacer controls Thesz momentarily but Thesz frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Thesz controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Odoacer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz passes Odoacer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Odoacer is not content to let Thesz control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thesz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Odoacer is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to pass to full mount but Odoacer defends it.
Thesz is controlling the pace.
Thesz wants to pass the guard but Odoacer is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thesz is looking to stall here but Odoacer recovers full guard.
Odoacer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thesz is now in half guard.
Thesz slows the pace down in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (0) Odoacer
Odoacer wants to control but Thesz postures up.
Odoacer regains half guard.
Odoacer trying to control but Thesz postures up.
Thesz trying to control from half guard but Odoacer is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to pass the guard but Odoacer is defending well.
Thesz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thesz trying to mount his opponent but Odoacer defends it.
Odoacer is looking for a sweep. Thesz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Odoacer keeps working.
Thesz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Odoacer is doing well to control the position and prevent Thesz from advancing to side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is continuing to stall.
Odoacer wants to control but Thesz is keeping busy.
Thesz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thesz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thesz is thwarting Odoacer's attempts to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thesz in particular looking to stall.
Odoacer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thesz wants to control but Odoacer is keeping him busy.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Odoacer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thesz is trying to control. Odoacer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thesz'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.
Odoacer is looking to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer wants to control but Thesz passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (0) Odoacer
Thesz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Odoacer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thesz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Odoacer is trying to get back to full guard.
Thesz is looking to advance position but Odoacer won't allow it.
Odoacer is staying active underneath Thesz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (11) vs (0) Odoacer
Thesz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thesz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Thesz controlling the pace for now.
Thesz tries to control but Odoacer wriggling away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz controlling the pace for now.
Thesz moves to his opponent's back but Odoacer bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Thesz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (11) vs (2) Odoacer
Thesz looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thesz pulls Odoacer in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Aloysius Martin Thesz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Flavius Odoacer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Harrumph! A minor setback on my path to the throne.'. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 1
Date: May 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3295 p4p, 351 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 1379 p4p, 154 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thesz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jitsu's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Jitsu
Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thesz is aware though and is defending well.
Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Jitsu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jitsu being controlled here, momentarily.
Thesz trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thesz is aware though and is defending well.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Jitsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thesz defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Thesz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thesz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jitsu has tightened it up now! Thesz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jiu Jitsu!
During a confident post fight interview, Jiu Jitsu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greco Roman (ranked 9477 p4p, 767 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3257 p4p, 429 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Greco Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thesz drives through and clinches with Roman against the cage.
Thesz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roman (0) vs (2) Thesz
Thesz wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Thesz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thesz in particular looking to stall.
Roman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thesz is looking to advance position but Roman won't allow it.
Thesz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (0) vs (5) Thesz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman wants to hold on but Thesz pushes him away.
Roman is squirming around, avoiding Thesz's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz controlling his opponent.
Thesz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roman is looking to escape.
Thesz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Roman regains half guard.
Roman controlling the position well.
Thesz tries to pass to full mount but Roman defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz is pressing down on Roman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roman is holding on for now.
Thesz is thwarting Roman's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is pressing down on Roman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roman is holding on for now.
Thesz trying to control from half guard but Roman is working away.
Thesz trying to control from Roman's half guard. Roman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Roman wants to sweep but no luck.
Thesz content to stall in guard here.
Roman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thesz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (5) Thesz
Thesz trying to keep a closed guard but Roman is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
Thesz has his hands on Roman's head, controlling the position.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that Thesz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Roman stands and throws Thesz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (5) vs (5) Thesz
Thesz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roman wants to control but Thesz is keeping him busy.
Thesz tries to improve position but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman slows the pace down.
Roman trying to control the position but Thesz is working away.
Roman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thesz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thesz can't do much from the bottom here.
Roman controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control for a moment but Thesz uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Thesz is trying to get back to full guard.
Thesz trying to control from the bottom.
Roman wants to take a breather but Thesz is having none of it.
Thesz wants to control but Roman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thesz wants to get back to full guard.
Roman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thesz! Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (8) vs (5) Thesz
Thesz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Roman quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Roman but it's paid off an Thesz is forced to tap! Nice work by Roman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greco Roman!
Greco Roman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edwin Lucan (ranked 4056 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3205 p4p, 422 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thesz has closed the distance and engaged Lucan in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Lucan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lucan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thesz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thesz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lucan.
Thesz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lucan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lucan (0) vs (4) Thesz
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thesz controls the position.
Lucan tries to roll but Thesz sticks to his back.
Thesz is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Lucan with him. Lucan is trying to defend but Thesz has an arm under the chin now! Lucan grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aloysius Martin Thesz!
Aloysius Martin Thesz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3194 p4p, 417 weight class) and Rafael Vieira (ranked 2863 p4p, 0 weight class). Vieira has chosen Machine Gun Kelly–Till I Die as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thesz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thesz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vieira is trying to trip Thesz. He has hold of a leg but Thesz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vieira persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (0) vs (2) Vieira
Thesz has control of Vieira's left arm, preventing Vieira from doing any damage.
Thesz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz trying to control the position here.
Vieira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thesz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vieira has Thesz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (2) Vieira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Thesz stands and throws Vieira's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (2) Vieira
Thesz takes a little break here. Vieira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vieira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thesz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vieira! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (2) Vieira
Vieira wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Thesz (11) vs (2) Vieira
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Thesz working for the choke.
Vieira felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vieira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thesz.
Thesz controlling well, preventing Vieira from escaping the position.
Vieira is still trying to improve position.
Good control from Thesz.
Thesz'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 three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to break free.
Thesz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Thesz'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.
Vieira wants to escape the position.
Thesz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vieira doesn't escape.
Thesz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vieira for as long as he can get away with.
Vieira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz controlling from the back.
Vieira 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 Thesz gets his way!
Thesz controls the position.
Thesz keeps control of the position as Vieira tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Thesz controlling the positon.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vieira is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Thesz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Thesz is trying to stick to Vieira's back but Vieira is turning into Thesz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thesz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vieira. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (11) vs (4) Vieira
Vieira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (11) vs (7) Vieira
Thesz tries to improve position but can't.
Vieira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vieira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thesz, who protects the arm well.
Vieira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thesz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vieira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thesz is pressing down on Vieira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Thesz.
Vieira 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.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thesz is keeping the position for now.
Thesz pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vieira 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.
Thesz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thesz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vieira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (13) vs (7) Vieira
Thesz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Thesz defends easily.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Thesz is working hard here to advance position.
Thesz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thesz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thesz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thesz sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thesz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thesz uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (16) vs (7) Vieira
Vieira is looking to reverse the position.
Vieira trying to remain calm as Thesz controls from the top position.
Vieira tries to improve position but can't.
Thesz controls the position.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
Thesz controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
Thesz controlling the position from side mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vieira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thesz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.
Thesz stands and throws Vieira's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (19) vs (7) Vieira
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vieira tries to improve position but can't.
Thesz controlling the position from side mount.
Thesz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vieira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vieira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.
Thesz passes into half guard.
Thesz passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (22) vs (7) Vieira
Vieira is trying desperately to improve position.
Thesz controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Thesz.
Vieira stops Thesz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Thesz controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Thesz's attempts to control the action.
Thesz controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz takes the fight on points by 22 to 7.
Aloysius Martin Thesz thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EMP Monday Madness
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3110 p4p, 389 weight class) and Dom Danky (ranked 3105 p4p, 387 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dom Danky!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Danky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Danky shoots in and drives through. Thesz sprawls well.
Thesz forces Danky back against the cage and clinches.
Thesz stops a takedown attempt from Danky.
Aloysius Martin Thesz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Danky.
Danky stops a takedown attempt from Thesz.
Thesz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Danky regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Danky
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danky looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thesz passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (0) Danky
Thesz wants to control but Danky is keeping him busy.
Danky is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Thesz is looking to take a break and control but Danky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danky struggling a bit here.
Danky is looking for a sweep.
Danky can't do much from the bottom here.
Thesz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thesz wants to control but Danky is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Danky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thesz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Danky tries to improve position but can't.
Danky gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Danky is pressing down on Thesz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danky working a defensive guard but Thesz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (0) Danky
Thesz controls the position from side control.
Danky is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Thesz'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.
Danky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thesz wants to control but Danky is keeping him busy.
Thesz controlling from side mount.
Danky is trying to control Thesz's posture but Thesz avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control the position but Danky is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danky tries to improve position but can't.
Thesz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Danky rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thesz's guard! Nice work there by Danky! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (8) vs (2) Danky
Danky advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (5) Danky
Thesz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thesz is defending against the submission attempts here by Danky.
Thesz gets full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Danky stopping the sweep attempt from Thesz.
Thesz is pulling down on Danky's head to control his posture.
Danky is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thesz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thesz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (10) vs (5) Danky
Thesz wants to control from the top but Danky keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Danky working a defensive guard here.
Danky has control of Thesz's left arm, preventing Thesz from doing any damage.
Danky looking to control.
Danky can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thesz controls the pace.
Danky is trying to control the position but Thesz postures up.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Danky has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thesz trying to control but Danky is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thesz not doing much here.
Danky trying to get back to full guard but Thesz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (13) vs (5) Danky
Thesz controlling the pace for now.
Danky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Danky regains half guard.
Danky trying to control from the bottom.
Thesz trying to mount his opponent but Danky defends it.
Danky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Danky is looking for a sweep. Thesz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Danky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thesz is pushing down on Danky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Danky is fighting to maintain full guard but Thesz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Danky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thesz in particular looking to stall.
Danky tries to get to full guard but Thesz has control of the leg.
Thesz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thesz is looking to take a break and control but Danky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danky is pressing down on Thesz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Danky keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Thesz stopping the sweep attempt from Danky.
Thesz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Danky can't keep his opponent in guard - Thesz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thesz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danky sees it coming and defends easily.
Danky trying to control from the bottom.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but Danky defending well.
Danky is pressing down on Thesz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Danky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thesz defends it easily.
Danky 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: Thesz (13) vs (7) Danky
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is trying to get back to full guard.
Thesz gets back to full guard.
Danky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thesz is trying to control the position but Danky postures up.
Thesz wants to sweep here but Danky controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz controls Danky momentarily but Danky frees himself.
Danky wants to pass the guard but Thesz is keeping the position.
Danky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thesz has his hands on Danky's head, controlling the position.
Danky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thesz is keeping the position for now.
Danky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thesz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (15) vs (7) Danky
Danky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thesz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thesz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thesz trying to control but Danky is working from the bottom.
Danky working for a triangle but Thesz defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danky being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
A very excited looking Aloysius Martin Thesz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3007 p4p, 387 weight class) and Temujin Lee (ranked 1975 p4p, 257 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Temujin Lee enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Temujin Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thesz tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Thesz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Thesz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lee! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thesz (4) vs (0) Lee
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Thesz stalls from top position.
Thesz'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.
Thesz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thesz controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thesz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Thesz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Thesz takes a little break here. Lee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thesz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thesz is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Thesz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Thesz wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Thesz controls the position.
Thesz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thesz wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thesz off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thesz (4) vs (4) Lee
Thesz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Thesz is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Thesz (4) vs (7) Lee
Thesz trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Thesz is really stuck here.
Lee controls the action.
Lee is hanging on to Thesz's back as he tries to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control the action but Lee just sinks the hooks in.
Thesz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thesz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've been hearing good reports from Thesz'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.
Thesz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Thesz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee prevents Thesz from improving his position.
Thesz wants to sweep but Lee has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (4) vs (10) Lee
Lee trying to control the position but Thesz is working away.
You can see the frustration on Thesz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thesz (4) vs (12) Lee
Thesz 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.
Lee stalling.
Thesz is trying to control but can't.
Thesz wants to get back to full guard.
Thesz gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (6) vs (12) Lee
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Thesz.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Thesz has control of the leg.
Thesz trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee trying to hold on to Thesz's head to control him but Thesz postures up.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee trying to hold on to Thesz's head to control him but Thesz postures up.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Thesz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thesz is controlling the pace.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Thesz has control of the leg.
Thesz is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to roll over but Thesz keeps him under control.
Thesz wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee is in trouble now - Thesz has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (9) vs (12) Lee
Thesz controlling the pace for now.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee wants to hold on but Thesz pushes him away.
Thesz controlling his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to hold on but Thesz pushes him away.
Thesz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thesz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thesz wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Thesz controlling from the full mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Thesz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thesz wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Thesz wants to take Lee's back here but Lee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lee can't escape the position.
Thesz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee prevents Thesz from taking his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Thesz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thesz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 12 to 9. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3000 p4p, 384 weight class) and James Penn (ranked 2823 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen Everything in its right place 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; James Penn!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thesz sprawls well. Thesz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Thesz drives through and clinches with Penn against the cage.
Thesz goes for a takedown attempt but Penn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thesz pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Thesz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Penn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thesz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Penn
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Penn's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Thesz'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.
Penn is looking to control Thesz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz is controlling the pace.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Thesz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thesz slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
Thesz wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn keeping full guard, as Thesz tries to pass.
Thesz trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thesz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thesz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn controls Thesz momentarily but Thesz frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thesz controls the pace.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Thesz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thesz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (2) Penn
Thesz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Thesz is keeping the position.
Penn postures up.
Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thesz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thesz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thesz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (4) vs (2) Penn
Thesz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Thesz tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Thesz is working hard here to advance position.
Thesz slips nicely into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn wants to control but Thesz passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (7) vs (2) Penn
Thesz laying and praying for a moment but Penn takes advantage and regains half guard.
Thesz wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Thesz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thesz wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Thesz has control of the leg.
Penn wants to control but Thesz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thesz controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz is trying to control. Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thesz seems to be looking for submissions.
Thesz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thesz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Thesz prevents Penn from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
Penn tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thesz has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (10) vs (2) Penn
Penn can't escape the position.
Thesz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Thesz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thesz controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thesz wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Thesz content just to control the position here.
Thesz tries to take Penn's back but instead Penn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Well, if Thesz 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 twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to advance to full mount but Penn doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Thesz preventing the sweep.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Thesz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thesz content to control rather than advance.
Thesz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz continues to stall.
Penn is not content to let Thesz control the position.
Thesz is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz prevents Penn from improving his position.
Thesz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thesz moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (13) vs (2) Penn
Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Thesz seems content to control.
Thesz'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
After winning the bout, Aloysius Martin Thesz 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 18 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lukas Hanak (ranked 314 p4p, 40 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 2958 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanak's entrance music is Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lukas Hanak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hanak drives through and clinches with Thesz against the cage.
Hanak tightens his grip and picks Thesz up, before dumping him to the ground. Thesz manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanak (2) vs (0) Thesz
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thesz holds on and takes a little breather.
Hanak stands and throws Thesz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanak (5) vs (0) Thesz
Hanak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thesz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hanak tries for a kimura but Thesz is defending well.
Thesz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak tries for a kimura but Thesz is defending well.
Thesz is trying to control Hanak's posture but Hanak avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanak wants to control but Thesz is keeping him busy.
Thesz tries to improve position but can't.
Thesz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hanak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thesz 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.
Thesz is concentrating on defense, preventing Hanak from advancing position.
Hanak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thesz defends it well.
Hanak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thesz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thesz won't allow Hanak to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanak trying to control from Thesz's half guard. Thesz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thesz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanak (5) vs (2) Thesz
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thesz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thesz wants to pass the guard but Hanak is defending well.
Hanak wants to improve his position but Thesz is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak trying to control but Thesz postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thesz in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is looking to advance position but Hanak won't allow it.
Thesz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thesz stalling away here and it's allowed Hanak to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hanak is trying to keep Thesz in close.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hanak pulls Thesz in close to prevent any damage.
Hanak looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hanak holds on and takes a little breather.
Thesz stays in close to Hanak's body and controls the position.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Hanak being controlled here, momentarily.
Thesz wants to control from the top but Hanak keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hanak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thesz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thesz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanak (5) vs (5) Thesz
Thesz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hanak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanak keeps working.
Thesz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More stalling from Thesz.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hanak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hanak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thesz's best efforts.
Thesz trying to control the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hanak is not content to let Thesz control the position.
Thesz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thesz is still trying to improve position.
Thesz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanak keeps working.
Thesz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to pass to full mount but Hanak defends it.
Thesz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thesz is trying to control. Hanak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thesz stalling away here and it's allowed Hanak to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Thesz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hanak pulls Thesz in close to prevent any damage.
Thesz content to stall in guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz being controlled here momentarily.
Thesz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanak is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thesz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Hanak is heads and Thesz is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Hanak takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A very excited looking Lukas Hanak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jay Gatsby and Aloysius Martin Thesz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jay Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gatsby gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thesz regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (0) Thesz
Thesz wants to sweep here but Gatsby controlling him for the moment.
Gatsby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gatsby showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thesz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thesz is trying to keep Gatsby in close.
Thesz pulls Gatsby in close to his closed guard and prevents Gatsby from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gatsby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby tries to free his leg and advance position but Thesz is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz is trying to keep Gatsby in close.
Thesz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thesz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gatsby controls the pace.
Thesz keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass.
Thesz trying to control the position.
Thesz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gatsby looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thesz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gatsby defends well.
Gatsby being controlled here momentarily.
Thesz can't keep his opponent in guard - Gatsby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gatsby trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is staying active underneath Gatsby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gatsby is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thesz! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (5) vs (0) Thesz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatsby controlling his opponent.
Thesz tries to hold on but Gatsby postures up.
Thesz is trying desperately to improve position.
Gatsby content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby tries to control but Thesz wriggling away.
Thesz can't escape the position.
Thesz keeps trying to improve his position.
Gatsby wants to control the pace but Thesz is squirming around nicely.
Thesz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gatsby.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gatsby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thesz is looking to escape.
Thesz prevents Gatsby from taking his back.
Gatsby wants to control the pace but Thesz is squirming around nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz working to try and regain half guard.
Thesz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (5) vs (2) Thesz
Gatsby looking for a sweep. Not yet Gatsby, not yet.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gatsby seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Thesz passes Gatsby's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Thesz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby won't allow Thesz to pass to mount.
Gatsby is looking to control Thesz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gatsby avoid being mounted?
Gatsby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thesz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Thesz 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.
Gatsby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thesz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (7) vs (2) Thesz
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Thesz is pulling down on Gatsby's head to control his posture.
Thesz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gatsby wants to pass the guard but Thesz is keeping the position.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Thesz keeps moving.
Gatsby is fighting to break Thesz's control of his arms but Thesz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thesz wants to sweep here but Gatsby controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thesz controls Gatsby momentarily but Gatsby frees himself.
Gatsby stands and throws Thesz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (10) vs (2) Thesz
Gatsby trying to control the position but Thesz is working away.
Thesz is looking to reverse the position.
Gatsby working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gatsby off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gatsby (10) vs (6) Thesz
Gatsby rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Thesz keeps him under control.
Thesz is thwarting Gatsby's attempts to control the position.
Thesz prevents Gatsby from improving his position.
Gatsby wants to control but Thesz is keeping busy.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but Gatsby defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gatsby desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gatsby wants to get back to full guard.
Thesz wants to control but Gatsby is keeping him busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gatsby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gatsby wants to sweep here but Thesz controlling him for the moment.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Thesz 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.
Gatsby is trying to keep Thesz in close.
Thesz passes Gatsby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gatsby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thesz is working away from the top position though.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Thesz keeps him under control.
Thesz controlling the pace.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Gatsby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gatsby 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: Gatsby (12) vs (6) Thesz
Thesz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gatsby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gatsby's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gatsby (12) vs (10) Thesz
A bit of a pause in the action here. Thesz controlling the positon.
Thesz doesn't have the hooks in and Gatsby manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (14) vs (10) Thesz
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsby postures up.
Thesz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Thesz keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gatsby takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
Post fight, an emotional Jay Gatsby said 'My life, old sport, my life... my life has got to be like this... It's got to keep going on.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steel Grappler and Aloysius Martin Thesz. Aloysius Martin Thesz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grappler shoots in but no luck this time.
Grappler shoots for a double leg takedown but Thesz sprawls well. He's pushed Grappler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thesz rushes Grappler and presses him up against the cage.
Thesz gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grappler (0) vs (2) Thesz
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thesz in particular looking to stall.
Grappler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grappler moves into full guard.
Thesz is pushing down on Grappler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grappler is fighting to maintain full guard but Thesz has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler trying to control here.
Thesz stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (0) vs (5) Thesz
Thesz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grappler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grappler is working to get back to half guard.
Thesz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thesz wants to finish this one by submission but Grappler is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thesz.
Thesz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grappler is looking to escape.
Thesz looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappler tries to hold on but Thesz postures up.
Thesz prevents Grappler from getting the reversal.
Thesz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grappler is squirming around, avoiding Thesz's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Grappler (0) vs (8) Thesz
Grappler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Thesz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Grappler tries to break free.
Thesz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Grappler staying busy and making it hard for Thesz to control.
Thesz is riding his opponent, not letting Grappler buck him off.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to keep control of the position but Grappler is staying busy.
Grappler wants to escape the position.
Thesz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Let's hope that Thesz 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.
It looks like Thesz 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grappler wants to control his opponent's hands but Thesz gets his hands free.
Thesz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Grappler doesn't escape.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Thesz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is keeping busy.
Thesz is riding his opponent, not letting Grappler buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Grappler tries to roll but Thesz sticks to his back.
Grappler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Thesz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grappler is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thesz controlling the action here.
Thesz is continuing to stall.
Thesz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grappler sees it coming and defends easily.
Grappler moves into full guard.
Thesz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grappler keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is trying to hold Thesz in close to prevent damage but Thesz has managed to pass into half guard.
Thesz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grappler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Thesz seems content to control.
Grappler is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Thesz seems content to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to take a breather but Grappler is having none of it.
Grappler wants to improve his position but Thesz is controlling well.
Thesz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thesz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grappler sees it coming and defends easily.
Thesz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grappler! Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (0) vs (11) Thesz
Thesz looking to control but Grappler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thesz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thesz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The adventures of Thesz the control monster continue. Boring.
Thesz wants to control the pace but Grappler is squirming around nicely.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz content just to control the position here.
Thesz works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Grappler (0) vs (14) Thesz
Thesz biding his time, controlling Grappler.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz wins on points by 14 to 0.
Aloysius Martin Thesz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz and Santiago Gracie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thesz 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: Thesz (4) vs (0) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Thesz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Thesz working away.
Gracie isn't going anywhere.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Thesz takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thesz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thesz is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie trying to hold on to Thesz's head to control him but Thesz postures up.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thesz is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thesz is one step ahead there.
Thesz passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Thesz 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.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Thesz is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thesz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thesz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Thesz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Thesz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thesz trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Thesz controlling the pace.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Thesz manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (7) vs (0) Gracie
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Thesz (10) vs (0) Gracie
Thesz looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Gracie is controlling Thesz 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (10) vs (2) Gracie
Thesz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie won't allow Thesz to sweep him here.
Thesz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (12) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie has his hands on Thesz's head, controlling the position.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Thesz is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz passes into half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Thesz sits in half guard.
Thesz slows the pace down in half guard.
Thesz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie controls Thesz momentarily but Thesz frees himself.
Thesz drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Thesz off! Thesz jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Thesz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (15) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thesz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie regains half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Thesz'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.
Gracie is staying active underneath Thesz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie is controlling Thesz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thesz trying to control the pace.
Thesz is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thesz to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thesz in particular looking to stall.
Gracie wants to control but Thesz is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Thesz controlling the action here.
Gracie won't allow Thesz to pass to mount.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thesz controls the pace.
Thesz won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Thesz passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thesz wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Thesz is working hard here to advance position.
Thesz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Thesz is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Thesz from advancing to side control.
Thesz is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (18) vs (2) Gracie
Thesz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie wants to control but Thesz is having none of it.
Thesz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Thesz controlling the pace for now.
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Thesz has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Thesz (21) vs (2) Gracie
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Thesz manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Thesz.
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thesz.
Gracie wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Thesz is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thesz tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
Thesz looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
A relieved looking Aloysius Martin Thesz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Santiago Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz and Igor Byhenikov. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byhenikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thesz but Thesz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Byhenikov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Thesz is looking to improve his position.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Thesz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz trying to hold on to Byhenikov's head to control him but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov trying to mount his opponent but Thesz defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Thesz gets back to full guard.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Thesz is retaining full guard.
Byhenikov is stalling in the full guard.
Thesz is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Thesz keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thesz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Byhenikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Byhenikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thesz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Byhenikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Byhenikov pushing down on Thesz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thesz gets back to full guard.
Byhenikov preventing the sweep.
Thesz is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz working a defensive guard here.
Byhenikov passes Thesz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thesz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Thesz is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Thesz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Byhenikov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (0) vs (5) Byhenikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thesz prevents Byhenikov from improving position.
Byhenikov trying to control the position but Thesz is working away.
Thesz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Byhenikov working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.
Byhenikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Byhenikov trying to control the action but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Thesz struggling a bit here.
Byhenikov wants to control but Thesz is keeping him busy.
Thesz wants to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thesz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thesz (0) vs (7) Byhenikov
Thesz tries to hold on but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov trying to control but Thesz is having none of it.
Byhenikov controlling his opponent.
Thesz tries to reverse the position but Byhenikov maintains control.
Thesz is squirming around, avoiding Byhenikov's attempts to control the action.
Thesz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thesz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (7) Byhenikov
Thesz passes Byhenikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Thesz is controlling well.
Thesz wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is defending well.
Thesz is taking a breather. Byhenikov 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.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov is not content to let Thesz control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is looking to advance position but Byhenikov won't allow it.
Thesz is looking for a kimura here.
Thesz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (7) Byhenikov
Thesz fails to take his opponent's back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thesz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Byhenikov is trying to escape the mount.
Thesz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byhenikov is looking to escape.
Thesz controlling from mount.
Byhenikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is squirming around, avoiding Thesz's attempts to control the action.
Byhenikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thesz controlling from mount.
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thesz controlling his opponent.
Thesz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Byhenikov wants to control but Thesz is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Byhenikov is working to get back to half guard.
Thesz controlling the position easily from mount.
Byhenikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Thesz has a good base and remains in mount.
Thesz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Byhenikov is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz content just to control the position here.
Byhenikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thesz trying to control but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Byhenikov prevents Thesz from taking his back.
Byhenikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Byhenikov is squirming around, avoiding Thesz's attempts to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz controlling the pace for now.
Byhenikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thesz looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov can't escape the position.
Thesz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Thesz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thesz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Byhenikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Byhenikov can't escape the position.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Byhenikov is refusing to be controlled, as Thesz sits in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Thesz stalling away here and it's allowed Byhenikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thesz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (5) vs (9) Byhenikov
Thesz is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Thesz keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
Thesz is controlling Byhenikov's trapped leg to prevent Byhenikov from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov wins on points by 9 to 5.
An out of breath and clearly excited Igor Byhenikov thanked Venom Combat Sports for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hades Anderson and Aloysius Martin Thesz. Hades Anderson 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hades Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Thesz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Thesz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thesz tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Thesz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Anderson trying to control but Thesz postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Thesz 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.
Thesz wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz stalling.
Anderson is trying to control Thesz's posture. Thesz takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Anderson! Thesz is rotating here... this could be the end... Anderson is out! Thesz has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aloysius Martin Thesz!
During a confident post fight interview, Aloysius Martin Thesz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between A J Hearts and Aloysius Martin Thesz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; A J Hearts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thesz gets caught flat footed, as Hearts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hearts (2) vs (0) Thesz
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
Thesz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hearts has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hearts won't allow Thesz to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz working a defensive guard here.
Thesz has Hearts pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts wants to pass the guard but Thesz is keeping the position.
Thesz is pulling down on Hearts's head. It's preventing any offense from Hearts, at least for the moment.
Thesz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Hearts advances to half guard.
Hearts is thwarting Thesz's attempts to control the position.
Hearts has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (5) vs (0) Thesz
Thesz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thesz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hearts is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thesz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (8) vs (0) Thesz
Thesz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hearts fails to advance to Thesz's back.
Thesz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to reverse the position but Hearts maintains control.
Thesz is controlling an arm, preventing Hearts from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Thesz has given up his back. Will we see Hearts going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Hearts (11) vs (0) Thesz
Thesz tries to escape but Hearts has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Thesz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hearts gets his way!
Thesz defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (11) vs (2) Thesz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hearts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thesz is one step ahead there.
Thesz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hearts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz stopping the sweep attempt from Hearts.
Thesz wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
Hearts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thesz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (13) vs (2) Thesz
Thesz is pulling down on Hearts's head to control his posture.
Hearts looking to sit in guard and control but Thesz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (13) vs (4) Thesz
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hearts is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (15) vs (4) Thesz
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
Hearts trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Hearts slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thesz is adopting a defensive guard.
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hearts being controlled here momentarily.
Thesz wants to sweep here but Hearts controlling him for the moment.
Thesz trying to control the position.
Thesz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thesz keeping full guard, as Hearts tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is pulling down on Hearts's head. It's preventing any offense from Hearts, at least for the moment.
Thesz looking to control.
Hearts trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Thesz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (15) vs (6) Thesz
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hearts keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearts trying to hold on to Thesz's head to control him but Thesz postures up.
Thesz wants to advance to full mount but Hearts doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Thesz trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
Hearts trying to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hearts is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (17) vs (6) Thesz
Thesz has Hearts pulled in close to control his posture.
Thesz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hearts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hearts wants to pass the guard but Thesz is keeping the position.
Hearts stays in close to Thesz's body and controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hearts stands and throws Thesz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (20) vs (6) Thesz
Hearts advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hearts (22) vs (6) Thesz
Thesz is working to get back to half guard.
Hearts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thesz prevents Hearts from taking his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts controlling from mount.
Hearts swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thesz is now in Hearts's guard. A big mistake from Hearts there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (22) vs (8) Thesz
Thesz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thesz wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz passes into half guard.
Hearts is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thesz is looking for a kimura here.
Hearts won't allow Thesz to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
A relieved looking A J Hearts thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz and Alvin Aguilar. Aguilar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thesz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Aguilar
Aguilar is doing well to control the position and prevent Thesz from advancing to side control.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but Aguilar defending well.
Thesz is trying to control. Aguilar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aguilar tries to get to full guard but Thesz has control of the leg.
Thesz is trying to control the action in half guard but Aguilar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar is trying to get back to full guard.
Aguilar moves into full guard.
Thesz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aguilar wants to sweep here but Thesz controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguilar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aguilar wants to hit a switch here but Thesz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aguilar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (0) Aguilar
Aguilar stops Thesz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Aguilar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aguilar 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: Thesz (8) vs (0) Aguilar
Thesz looking to break Aguilar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aguilar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thesz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Thesz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aguilar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thesz.
Aguilar is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Aguilar is looking to improve his position.
Aguilar is trying to control but can't.
Aguilar is trying to get back to full guard.
Aguilar gets full guard.
Our spies down at at School Of Hard Knocks inform us that Aguilar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aguilar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thesz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thesz is pushing down on Aguilar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aguilar is fighting to maintain full guard but Thesz has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aguilar sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aguilar tries to get to full guard but Thesz has control of the leg.
Aguilar manages to get to full guard.
Aguilar wants to sweep here but Thesz controlling him for the moment.
Thesz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thesz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thesz wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thesz defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar wants to sweep here but Thesz controlling him for the moment.
Aguilar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thesz wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is pushing down on Aguilar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aguilar is fighting to maintain full guard but Thesz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aguilar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thesz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thesz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thesz (8) vs (4) Aguilar
Aguilar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Aguilar looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Thesz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Thesz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Thesz can't escape the position.
Aguilar looking for the choke from the back.
Aguilar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Aguilar is trying to stick to Thesz's back but Thesz is turning into Aguilar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aguilar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thesz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (10) vs (4) Aguilar
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Thesz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (13) vs (4) Aguilar
Aguilar struggling a bit here.
Aguilar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aguilar tries to get to full guard but Thesz has control of the leg.
Thesz works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (16) vs (4) Aguilar
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aguilar wants to get back to full guard.
Thesz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aguilar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thesz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aguilar defends it well.
Aguilar manages to get to full guard.
Thesz won't allow Aguilar to sweep him here.
Thesz postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz stopping the sweep attempt from Aguilar.
Thesz advances to half guard.
Aguilar wants to improve his position but Thesz is controlling well.
Aguilar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thesz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (19) vs (4) Aguilar
Aguilar tries to improve his position but instead Thesz has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Thesz (22) vs (4) Aguilar
I really don't envy Aguilar right now.
Aguilar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thesz's arms.
Thesz keeps control of the position as Aguilar tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thesz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Aguilar tries to escape but Thesz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Thesz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aguilar wants to escape the position.
Aguilar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Aguilar gets full guard.
Thesz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aguilar is keeping the position for now.
Aguilar is trying to control the position but Thesz postures up.
Thesz preventing the sweep.
Aguilar 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: Thesz (22) vs (6) Aguilar
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is staying active underneath Aguilar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aguilar is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thesz reverses the position - he's now on top in Aguilar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (24) vs (6) Aguilar
Aguilar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thesz passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (27) vs (6) Aguilar
Aguilar is trying to improve his position.
Aguilar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thesz off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thesz (27) vs (10) Aguilar
Thesz tries to escape but Aguilar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Aguilar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thesz is defending well though. Aguilar let's go of the attempt for now.
Aguilar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control.
Aguilar gets his hands free as Thesz looks to control.
Thesz tries to escape but Aguilar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Aguilar is persistently looking for the submission but Thesz is defending it well.
Aguilar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thesz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thesz for a finish.
Aguilar gets his hands free as Thesz looks to control.
Thesz fending off the submission attempt from Aguilar.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz showing good submission defense here.
Thesz is trying to break free.
Aguilar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Aguilar looking for the choke but no joy.
Thesz fending off the submission attempt from Aguilar.
Thesz is trying to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar struggling to keep hold of the position.
Aguilar is trying to stick to Thesz's back but Thesz is turning into Aguilar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aguilar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thesz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (29) vs (10) Aguilar
Thesz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thesz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (29) vs (12) Aguilar
Aguilar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thesz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thesz looking for a sweep. Not yet Thesz, not yet.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aguilar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thesz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thesz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thesz is trying to keep Aguilar in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Thesz is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz takes the fight on points by 29 to 12.
Aloysius Martin Thesz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alvin Aguilar had this to say: 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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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 Aloysius Martin Thesz and Jarkko Kilpi. Kilpi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Solid Base - I Like It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thesz rushes Kilpi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thesz tries for a takedown but Kilpi manages to get underhooks.
Kilpi is pressed up against the cage. Thesz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kilpi down to the mat. Kilpi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thesz 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.
Thesz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Kilpi
Thesz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kilpi is not content to let Thesz control the position.
Kilpi is looking to improve his position.
Kilpi gets full guard.
Thesz wants to control from the top but Kilpi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thesz stopping the sweep attempt from Kilpi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpi has his hands on Thesz's head, controlling the position.
Kilpi looking to control.
Thesz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilpi is keeping the position for now.
Kilpi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz postures up.
Kilpi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thesz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thesz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kilpi controlling Thesz's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi working a defensive guard here.
Kilpi wants to sweep but no luck.
Thesz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (0) Kilpi
Thesz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kilpi has escaped the position, nice work there.
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Thesz is working to tighten his grip on Kilpi's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kilpi has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Thesz is really squeezing tight and eventually Kilpi passes out! Thesz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aloysius Martin Thesz!
After winning the bout, Aloysius Martin Thesz 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 13 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz and Iain Donovan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Iain Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Donovan closes the distance and clinches up with Thesz, looking for a takedown. Donovan pushes Thesz against the cage but Thesz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thesz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donovan.
Thesz tries to counter with a takedown but Donovan is quick to defend against it.
Thesz stuffs the takedown attempt from Donovan. Donovan gets slowly back to his feet.
Aloysius Martin Thesz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Donovan.
Thesz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Donovan
Thesz prevents Donovan from improving his position.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Donovan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Donovan tries to get to full guard but Thesz has control of the leg.
Donovan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Donovan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thesz not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Donovan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thesz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Donovan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thesz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (0) Donovan
Donovan is looking to reverse the position.
Thesz taking a breather here.
Donovan is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing that Thesz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Thesz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donovan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan seems a little lost for a moment, as Thesz dominates the positioning.
Donovan is looking for a sweep.
Donovan trying to remain calm as Thesz controls from the top position.
Donovan sneaks back into half guard.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Thesz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thesz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Donovan is pressing down on Thesz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thesz 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.
Thesz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donovan is keeping the position for now.
Donovan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thesz is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz advances to half guard.
Donovan is trying to get back to full guard.
Thesz is taking a breather. Donovan 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.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but Donovan defending well.
Thesz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Donovan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thesz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Donovan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thesz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Donovan pulls down on the head and he's put Thesz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Iain Donovan! |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chris Foster and Aloysius Martin Thesz. Foster comes to the cage accompanied by Wrecking Ball. 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Foster! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thesz shoots in looking for a takedown but Foster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thesz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Foster feinted with a counter takedown.
Foster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thesz closes the distance and clinches up with Foster, looking for a takedown. Thesz pushes Foster against the cage but Foster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chris Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aloysius Martin Thesz.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Foster. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Foster (4) vs (0) Thesz
Foster tries for a kimura but Thesz is defending well.
Thesz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thesz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thesz sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thesz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foster.
Thesz wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Foster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thesz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thesz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Foster seems to be working for a kimura but Thesz defends the submission attempt.
Thesz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thesz has his foot on Foster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foster works his way back into a safe position though.
Foster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thesz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thesz has his foot on Foster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foster works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster stands and throws Thesz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Foster (7) vs (0) Thesz
Foster tries for a kimura but Thesz is defending well.
Foster 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.
Thesz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Foster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thesz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Foster seems to be working for a kimura but Thesz defends the submission attempt.
Thesz tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thesz keeps working.
Thesz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster is looking for a kimura but Thesz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foster to get the leverage.
Foster wants to work for an arm triangle but Thesz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thesz 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.
Thesz is pressing down on Foster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thesz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foster's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Foster (7) vs (2) Thesz
Thesz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Thesz 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.
Let's hope that Thesz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Thesz is still trying to improve position.
Thesz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thesz is pushing down on Foster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Foster is fighting to maintain full guard but Thesz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thesz is controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is continuing to stall.
Thesz is looking to pass Foster's guard but actually Foster recovers to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foster is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Foster (9) vs (2) Thesz
Foster wants to control from the top but Thesz keeps moving.
Thesz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thesz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foster defends well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
Foster wants to pass the guard but Thesz is keeping the position.
Foster wants to control from the top but Thesz keeps moving.
Foster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thesz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Foster has managed to get both his arms back between Thesz's legs - danger averted.
Foster pushing down on Thesz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Foster is keen to just control but Thesz is a slippery customer.
Thesz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thesz defends it well.
Foster is trying to work for a kimura but Thesz is defending well.
Thesz actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thesz.
Foster wants to control from the top but Thesz keeps moving.
Foster is really struggling to control Thesz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thesz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foster defends it easily.
Foster trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Foster passes Thesz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thesz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Foster prevents Thesz from improving his position.
Thesz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz won't allow Foster to pass to mount.
Thesz looking for submissions off his back.
Thesz gets full guard.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Foster passes into half guard.
Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thesz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foster pulls his head out easily.
Foster is working for a kimura but Thesz is defending it quite comfortably.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thesz keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thesz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
Thesz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Foster uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Foster (12) vs (2) Thesz
Foster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thesz is looking to regain half guard here but Foster keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thesz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Foster off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Foster (12) vs (6) Thesz
Thesz 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.
Foster tries to roll but Thesz sticks to his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz biding his time, controlling Foster.
Thesz tries to keep control of the position but Foster is staying busy.
Thesz controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Thesz.
Thesz is looking to control Foster but Foster is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Foster is trying to break free.
Foster is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Yet more stalling tactics from Thesz.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
Foster rolls, trying to escape but Thesz keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Foster right now.
Foster prevents Thesz from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Thesz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Foster takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Chris Foster managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview. |
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