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Event:
OC! Grappling 6
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake (ranked 4608 p4p, 453 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 7618 p4p, 563 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 9 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown. Vincent tries to sprawl out of it but Blake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vincent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vincent gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vincent can't get the takedown.
Vincent wants a takedown but no success here.
Vincent works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (0) vs (2) Vincent
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Vincent has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (2) Vincent
Blake wants to pass the guard but Vincent is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vincent is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (4) Vincent
Vincent 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.
Vincent postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Blake'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent won't allow Blake to sweep him here.
Blake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vincent being controlled here momentarily.
Vincent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vincent controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vincent's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vincent got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vincent has managed to get both his arms back between Blake's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake keeping full guard, as Vincent tries to pass.
Blake pulls Vincent in close to prevent any damage.
Blake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vincent defends well.
Vincent 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Vincent 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.
Vincent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.
Vincent content to stall in guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blake 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: Blake (4) vs (4) Vincent
Blake controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blake is keen to just control but Vincent is a slippery customer.
Blake controlling the pace.
Blake wants to free his trapped foot but Vincent is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blake content to control rather than advance.
Blake prevents Vincent from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control from the bottom.
Vincent is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vincent is controlling Blake's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vincent won't allow Blake to pass to mount.
Blake wants to control but Vincent is keeping him busy.
Vincent is looking to improve his position.
Blake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blake is just content to waste time from the top position. Vincent takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vincent keeping full guard, as Blake tries to pass.
Vincent trying to control the position here.
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.
Blake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vincent's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blake passes into side control, despite Vincent's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (7) vs (4) Vincent
Vincent is looking for a sweep.
Blake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is not content to let Blake control the position.
Blake taking a breather here.
Vincent tries to bench press Blake off him but Blake keeps the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is being controlled here.
Vincent is looking to reverse the position.
Blake trying to control the action but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Blake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vincent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent can't do much from the bottom here.
Vincent regains half guard.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Vincent is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Michael Blake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 4
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 7367 p4p, 551 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 4223 p4p, 420 weight class). Vorster is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Behemoth. Vinnie Vincent is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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 6 wins and 6 losses; Vinnie Vincent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vorster rushes Vincent and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vorster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vincent fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vincent moves into the clinch.
Vorster has clasped his hands together around Vincent's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vincent (0) vs (4) Vorster
Vorster looking to control but instead Vincent has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Vorster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vincent defends it well.
Vorster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster wants to control but Vincent is keeping him busy.
Vorster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster wants to control but Vincent is keeping him busy.
Vincent wants to control but Vorster is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorster is trying to work for a kimura but Vincent is defending well.
Vorster is looking to take a break and control but Vincent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorster keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vincent is staying active underneath Vorster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vorster sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vorster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (0) vs (7) Vorster
Vorster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vorster is looking to take a break and control but Vincent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vincent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vorster goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vincent has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vorster but great work by Vincent. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vincent (4) vs (7) Vorster
Vincent is staying tight to Vorster's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vincent'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.
Vorster struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vincent working away.
Vincent trying to control the position but Vorster is working away.
Vincent taking a breather here.
Vincent is looking to take a break and control but Vorster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vincent controlling the position from side mount.
Vorster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vorster trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vorster tries to roll over but Vincent keeps him under control.
Vincent controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to control from the bottom.
Vorster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vincent haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vorster is looking for a sweep. Vincent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vincent not doing much here.
Vorster tries to roll over but Vincent keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vorster looking for submissions off his back.
Vorster gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Vorster has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vincent preventing the sweep.
Vincent passes Vorster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vincent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vorster trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (7) vs (7) Vorster
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vincent controlling from mount.
Vorster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vincent sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vorster wants to control but Vincent is having none of it.
Vincent controlling from the full mount.
Vorster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vorster tries to lock up and control but Vincent gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vorster is looking to get to half guard.
Vorster is trying to reverse the position but instead Vincent has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Vincent (10) vs (7) Vorster
Vorster trying to control the hands but Vincent won't let him.
Vincent biding his time, controlling Vorster.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vorster rolls, trying to escape but Vincent keeps control of the position.
Vincent is trying to stick to Vorster's back but Vorster is turning into Vincent. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vincent's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vorster. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vincent (10) vs (9) Vorster
Vorster wants to pass the guard but Vincent is keeping the position.
Vincent has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Vincent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vorster pushing down on Vincent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vincent trying to hold on to Vorster's head to control him but Vorster postures up.
Vorster is stalling here. Vincent is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vorster seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vincent has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vincent (14) vs (9) Vorster
Vorster is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent slows the pace down.
Vorster manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vorster wants to get back to full guard.
Vincent stalling.
Vincent is looking to advance position but Vorster won't allow it.
Vincent sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is looking for a sweep. Vincent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vincent tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vorster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vorster wants to control but Vincent is keeping busy.
Vorster holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vincent content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vincent trying to mount his opponent but Vorster defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
After winning the bout, Vinnie Vincent 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:
OC! Grappling 2
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 6857 p4p, 554 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 6764 p4p, 548 weight class). Byhenikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Harbinger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byhenikov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vincent quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Vincent
Byhenikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Vincent
Byhenikov is looking to work his way around to Vincent's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Byhenikov tries to control but Vincent wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Byhenikov tries to take his opponent's back but Vincent turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (2) Vincent
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byhenikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (7) vs (2) Vincent
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vincent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (2) Vincent
Byhenikov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vincent has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Byhenikov but great work by Vincent. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (6) Vincent
Byhenikov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Vincent keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Byhenikov regains half guard.
Byhenikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
Byhenikov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vincent has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (9) Vincent
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Vincent keeps moving and retains side control.
Vincent moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Vincent is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Vincent has control of the leg.
Vincent is trying to control. Byhenikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Byhenikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Byhenikov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vincent jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (12) Vincent
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to improve position but can't.
Byhenikov gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Vincent trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Vincent keeps him under control.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but Vincent has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (15) Vincent
Vincent wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Vincent taking a breather here.
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vincent trying to control the position but Byhenikov is working away.
Byhenikov is looking to reverse the position.
Byhenikov is trying to control Vincent's posture but Vincent avoids it.
Vincent controlling the position.
Byhenikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Byhenikov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (18) Vincent
Vincent sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Byhenikov is looking to get to half guard.
Byhenikov is squirming around, avoiding Vincent's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vincent's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vincent's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (14) vs (18) Vincent
Byhenikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Byhenikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vincent has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vincent 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 Byhenikov gets his way!
Vincent staying busy and making it hard for Byhenikov to control.
Vincent is having to fend off submission attempts from Byhenikov, who is looking to sink in the choke. Byhenikov doesn't have the hooks in though and Vincent manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (14) vs (20) Vincent
Byhenikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vincent is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vincent manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (20) Vincent
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Vincent has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (24) Vincent
Vincent content just to control the position here.
Byhenikov is trying to escape the mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Byhenikov is refusing to be controlled, as Vincent sits in half guard.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vincent's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vincent's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (20) vs (24) Vincent
Byhenikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Vincent is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Vincent is defending it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to control but Vincent manages to buck him off and is now in Byhenikov's guard! Nice work there by Vincent! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (20) vs (26) Vincent
Vincent tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Vincent engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vincent won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Vincent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vincent manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (22) vs (26) Vincent
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vincent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (25) vs (26) Vincent
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but Vincent denies him.
Byhenikov wants to control but Vincent is keeping him busy.
Vincent 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
Vincent struggling a bit here.
Byhenikov trying to control the position but Vincent is working away.
Byhenikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vincent's legs.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to control for a moment but Vincent uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura but Vincent is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Byhenikov to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov seems to be working for a kimura but Vincent defends the submission attempt.
Vincent wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent wins on points by 26 to 25.
During a confident post fight interview, Vinnie Vincent thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Prana Halo (ranked 20718 p4p, 238 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 6144 p4p, 214 weight class). Vinnie Vincent 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vincent scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (0) vs (4) Vincent
Halo 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.
Halo tries to bench press Vincent off him but Vincent keeps the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Vincent has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo tries to buck Vincent off but Vincent is having none of it.
Vincent is staying tight to Halo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Halo tries to bench press Vincent off him but Vincent keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Halo is trying to improve his position.
I wouldn't like to be where Halo is right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo tries to improve position but can't.
Halo gets back to half guard.
Halo is looking to control Vincent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo moves into full guard.
Halo wants to sweep here but Vincent controlling him for the moment.
Vincent stays in close to Halo's body and controls the position.
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vincent defends it easily.
Vincent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo 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: Halo (2) vs (4) Vincent
Vincent trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Halo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (4) Vincent
Halo looking to control but Vincent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
Vincent is working to get back to half guard.
Halo looking to secure an arm triangle but Vincent defends it well.
Halo moves to his opponent's back but Vincent bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Halo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (5) vs (6) Vincent
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vincent won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo has his foot on Vincent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vincent works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo pulls Vincent in close to his closed guard and prevents Vincent from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halo looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo is pulling down on Vincent's head. It's preventing any offense from Vincent, at least for the moment.
Vincent wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vincent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (7) vs (6) Vincent
Halo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to control but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Vincent is keeping the position.
Halo stays in close to Vincent's body and controls the position.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (10) vs (6) Vincent
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Vincent prevents Halo from taking his back.
Halo is looking to take Vincent's back but instead Vincent gets back to half guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vincent preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Vincent is defending well.
Halo trying to control the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Halo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to take a breather but Vincent is having none of it.
Halo is taking a breather. Vincent 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.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Vincent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo controlling the pace.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Vincent is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to stall here but Vincent recovers full guard.
Vincent can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halo controls the pace.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vincent defends it well.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vincent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is concentrating on defense, preventing Halo from advancing position.
Halo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (13) vs (6) Vincent
Halo trying to control the action but Vincent is working from the bottom.
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!
Halo tries for a kimura but Vincent is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo takes the fight on points by 13 to 6. |
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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 Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4383 p4p, 175 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 6097 p4p, 214 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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 14 wins and 7 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vincent gets tackled into the cage by Claudiano. Claudiano maintains the clinch.
Claudiano 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.
Vincent has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Claudiano regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (0) vs (2) Vincent
Vincent pushes down on Claudiano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Claudiano trying to control from the bottom.
Claudiano 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano wants to improve his position but Vincent is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Claudiano wants to control but Vincent is keeping busy.
Vincent prevents Claudiano from improving his position.
Claudiano actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (0) vs (5) Vincent
Vincent avoids the attempt from Claudiano to control.
Claudiano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to improve his position but Vincent is controlling well.
Vincent trying to control from half guard but Claudiano is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vincent stopping the sweep attempt from Claudiano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is trying to keep Vincent in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Claudiano working for submissions but it's allowed Vincent to get to half guard.
Claudiano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Claudiano is not content to let Vincent control the position.
Claudiano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano working a defensive guard here.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vincent not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Vincent has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vincent works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Claudiano is trying to maintain the position but Vincent is very close to passing his half guard.
Claudiano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vincent is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Claudiano is trying to get back to full guard.
Claudiano looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Vincent pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (0) vs (8) Vincent
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano can't escape the position.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Vincent pushes him away.
Claudiano is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano 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: Claudiano (2) vs (8) Vincent
Claudiano is pushing down on Vincent's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vincent is fighting to maintain full guard but Claudiano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Claudiano moves into full mount! Vincent won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (8) Vincent
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vincent is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vincent is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (5) vs (10) Vincent
Claudiano is controlling Vincent's posture.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano is trying to hold Vincent in close to prevent damage but Vincent has managed to pass into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vincent in particular looking to stall.
Claudiano is trying to get back to full guard.
Claudiano keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vincent wants to pass to mount but Claudiano is defending the position.
Claudiano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to control Vincent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Claudiano avoid being mounted?
Claudiano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Claudiano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano is trying to control the position but Vincent postures up.
Claudiano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vincent uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (13) Vincent
Claudiano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back.
Vincent passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (16) Vincent
Vincent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Claudiano is looking to escape.
Claudiano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent controlling the position easily from mount.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Vincent pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano is looking to improve his position but Vincent isn't that keen on the idea.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Vincent pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent wins on points by 16 to 5.
After winning the bout, Vinnie Vincent 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:
MMMA 91
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Vincent pushes Vorster up against the cage in a clinch.
Vorster tries to score a body lock takedown but Vincent shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vincent is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vorster is defending well.
Vorster taking a breather.
Vincent looking for a takedown. #BC#
Vincent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vorster shoots and misses
and Vincent counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vincent enables Vorster to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vincent manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Vincent'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.
Vincent seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vorster pushing down on Vincent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster is keen to just control but Vincent is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2#
Vorster wants to work for an arm triangle but Vincent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vorster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vincent knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vorster not doing much here.
Vorster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vorster is looking to take a break and control but Vincent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Vorster gets tackled into the cage by Vincent. Vincent maintains the clinch.
Vincent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vorster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Vincent. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Vincent moves into the clinch successfully.
Vincent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vorster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Vincent throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vorster was covering up waiting for the punch and Vincent finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vorster looking for a sweep. Not yet Vorster, not yet. #T3#
Vincent wants to pass the guard but Vorster is keeping the position.
Vincent stopping the sweep attempt from Vorster.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vorster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vincent is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Vorster has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Vorster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Vorster is looking for a triangle but Vincent pushes his legs off easily.
Vorster trying to control the position.
Vincent won't allow Vorster to sweep him here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Vorster is looking for a triangle but Vincent pushes his legs off easily.
Vincent tries to free his leg and advance position but Vorster is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vincent is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vorster shoots in and drives through. Vincent sprawls well.#CL#
Vincent closes the distance and pushes Vorster back into the cage.#TD2#
Vorster pulls Vincent into guard.
Vorster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vincent stays in close to Vorster's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vinnie Vincent will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vorster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vincent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vorster swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Vincent clinches.
Vorster is trying to drag Vincent to the mat but Vincent just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Vincent breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Vorster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vincent was covering up waiting for the punch and Vorster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vorster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster pushing down on Vincent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Vincent controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Vorster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Vorster 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.
#SUB2#
Vorster is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Vorster seems to be working for a kimura but Vincent defends the submission attempt.
Vorster is looking to advance position but Vincent won't allow it. #T3#
Vorster trying to control from half guard but Vincent is working away.
Vincent tries to roll over but Vorster keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Vorster is working for a kimura but Vincent is defending it quite comfortably.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vorster shoots in for a takedown but Vincent shows good takedown defense.
Vincent attempts a counter takedown but Vorster avoids it well and moves away.
Vinnie Vincent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Vincent tries to clinch but Vorster is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Vorster has Vincent up against the cage in a clinch.
Vincent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vorster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vincent is keeping busy.
Vincent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vorster prevents it.
Vincent scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vincent is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Vorster decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Vorster has his foot on Vincent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vincent works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vorster is breathing heavily.
Vorster being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jandre Vorster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Vorster wants to clinch up but Vincent keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Vincent was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vorster.#CL2#
Vorster has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Vorster gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vincent trying to control but Vorster postures up.
Vincent is staying active underneath Vorster, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Vorster is working for a submission of some sort.
Vincent is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vorster is working for a kimura but Vincent is defending it quite comfortably.
Vorster is trying to control the action in half guard but Vincent is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Vorster 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.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Vorster moves into the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vorster can't get the takedown.
Vincent gets underhooks to prevent Vorster's takedown attempt.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vincent prevents it.
Vinnie Vincent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
Vorster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Vorster has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vincent clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Vorster looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Vorster 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, Vincent has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Vincent's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3##SUB2#
Vincent defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Vincent controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vincent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vorster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vorster wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vincent is now in half guard. #T4#
Vincent sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jandre Vorster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vorster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vincent content to stall in 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!
Jandre Vorster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vorster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jandre Vorster!
A very excited looking Jandre Vorster rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 3106 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 4770 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmeiser comes to the cage accompanied by David vs Monsanto. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 5 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schmeiser closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vincent did well to prevent Schmeiser getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeiser (2) vs (0) Vincent
Schmeiser 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.
Vincent is staying active underneath Schmeiser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schmeiser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schmeiser controlling the action here.
Schmeiser prevents Vincent from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent is holding on to half guard well.
Schmeiser is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to control from half guard but Vincent is working away.
Schmeiser is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vincent sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schmeiser in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser 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.
Schmeiser trying to advance position but Vincent counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking to pass the guard.
Schmeiser slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (5) vs (0) Vincent
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vincent gets back to half guard.
Schmeiser works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (8) vs (0) Vincent
Schmeiser controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser tries to control but Vincent wriggling away.
Schmeiser controlling the position easily from mount.
Vincent tries to lock up and control but Schmeiser gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Schmeiser controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vincent is trying to escape the mount but Schmeiser keeps good control and instead manages to take Vincent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Schmeiser (11) vs (0) Vincent
Schmeiser trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vincent doesn't escape.
Schmeiser is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vincent defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser biding his time, looking for the opening.
Vincent is keeping busy.
Schmeiser controls the action.
Vincent 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.
Schmeiser tightening his grip on Vincent, looking for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vincent doesn't escape.
Vincent trying to control the position but Schmeiser manages to sink in the hooks.
Schmeiser working for a choke but Vincent is defending well.
Schmeiser biding his time, controlling Vincent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking for the RNC.
What can Vincent do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Schmeiser tries to get the hooks in deep but Vincent pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Schmeiser controlling the positon.
Vincent can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser controlling from the back.
Schmeiser'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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Schmeiser.
Schmeiser patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I would not like to be Vincent right now.
Schmeiser working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Good control from Schmeiser.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking for the RNC.
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.
Vincent trying to control but not successfully.
Schmeiser controlling well, preventing Vincent from escaping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser biding his time, controlling Vincent.
Schmeiser is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vincent defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Schmeiser is persistently looking for the submission but Vincent is defending it well.
Vincent is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking for the choke but no joy.
Schmeiser tightening his grip on Vincent, looking for the choke.
Vincent just trying to survive but Schmeiser is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Schmeiser.
Vincent preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Schmeiser.
Schmeiser wants to control but Vincent is keeping busy.
Schmeiser biding his time, controlling Vincent.
Schmeiser is looking to control Vincent but Vincent is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmeiser takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
After the big win, Percy Schmeiser made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 8
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 4712 p4p, 442 weight class) and General Bushido (ranked 4165 p4p, 393 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 3 wins and 4 losses; Vinnie Vincent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; General Bushido!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bushido shoots in and gets a takedown into Vincent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vincent (0) vs (2) Bushido
Bushido trying to control the position from guard on top but Vincent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vincent seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bushido slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
My spies in Prototype's Dojo inform me that Bushido has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Bushido from controlling successfully.
Vincent keeping full guard, as Bushido tries to pass.
Bushido slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushido tries to free his leg and advance position but Vincent is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushido passes into half guard.
Vincent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bushido controlling the action here.
Bushido wants to control but Vincent is keeping him busy.
Bushido is just content to waste time from the top position. Vincent takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bushido tries to free his leg and advance position but Vincent is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushido is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bushido wants to pass the guard but Vincent is keeping the position.
Bushido trying to control but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Bushido is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bushido trying to control but Vincent is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushido pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vincent is keeping the position for now.
Bushido's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bushido trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bushido showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bushido tries to free his leg and advance position but Vincent is retaining full guard.
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Bushido from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushido pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vincent is keeping the position for now.
Bushido not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bushido looking to pass the guard.
Bushido looking to sit in guard and control but Vincent gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vincent (2) vs (2) Bushido
Bushido wants to improve his position but instead Vincent has moved into half guard.
Bushido gets back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bushido is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Bushido looking for a sweep. Not yet Bushido, not yet.
Vincent controlling from the top position.
Bushido controlling Vincent's posture.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bushido looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vincent is one step ahead there.
Bushido is trying to control the position but Vincent postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bushido pulls Vincent in close to his closed guard and prevents Vincent from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bushido working a defensive guard here.
Bushido looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vincent is one step ahead there.
Bushido is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bushido tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bushido being controlled here, momentarily.
Bushido looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bushido wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vincent is now in half guard.
Bushido is trying to control but Vincent manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (5) vs (2) Bushido
Bushido tries to hold on but Vincent pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bushido is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bushido tries to hold on but Vincent postures up.
Bushido is trying desperately to improve position.
Bushido tries to control the position but Vincent now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vincent (8) vs (2) Bushido
Vincent avoiding Bushido 's attempts to control his hands.
Vincent tries to keep control of the position but Bushido is staying busy.
Vincent 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.
Bushido is really stuck here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bushido keeps trying to improve his position.
Bushido wants to control his opponent's hands but Vincent gets his hands free.
Vincent is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
Bushido wants to escape the position.
Bushido trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Bushido's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vincent trying to control momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bushido manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vincent's guard. Nice work there by Bushido.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vincent (8) vs (4) Bushido
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Bushido from controlling successfully.
Bushido sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vincent is trying to control the position but Bushido postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bushido trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bushido trying to control but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Vincent keeping full guard, as Bushido tries to pass.
Bushido slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Bushido from controlling successfully.
Vincent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bushido is one step ahead there.
Bushido forces his way into half guard.
Bushido is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (8) vs (7) Bushido
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bushido looking to control but Vincent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bushido tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vincent is squirming around, avoiding Bushido's attempts to control the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bushido sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bushido can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vincent is looking to escape.
Bushido goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vincent turns into him and now he's in Bushido's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vincent (10) vs (7) Bushido
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vincent preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
A very excited looking Vinnie Vincent 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:
ORC Submission Grappling 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 4522 p4p, 441 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 5200 p4p, 494 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vorster's choice of entrance music: Behemoth. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Vinnie Vincent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vincent closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vorster circles away.
Vorster clinches with his opponent.
Vincent turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vincent manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vincent (4) vs (0) Vorster
Vorster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vincent is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vorster's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vorster is not content to let Vincent control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster wants to control but Vincent postures up.
Vincent wants to control but Vorster is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Vorster's face as Vincent controls the position.
Vincent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Vorster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vorster is trying to escape the position but Vincent is controlling the position.
Vorster is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent controlling the position from side mount.
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.
Vorster is not content to let Vincent control the position.
Vorster is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent taking a breather here.
Vincent in the domination position with Vorster hanging on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to remain calm as Vincent controls from the top position.
Vorster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vorster is not content to let Vincent control the position.
Vorster is controlling Vincent's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vincent is controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vincent prevents Vorster from improving his position.
Vincent slows the pace down in half guard.
Vincent is looking to take a break and control but Vorster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vincent slows the pace down in half guard.
Vorster has his hands clasped together around Vincent's back. He's all about the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Vincent'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.
Vincent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is not content to let Vincent control the position.
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.
Vincent is controlling the pace.
Vorster is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to mount his opponent but Vorster defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vincent performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vorster wants to get back to full guard.
Vincent controlling the action here.
Vincent wants to pass the guard but Vorster is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vorster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vincent's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vincent wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
Vincent looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vorster controls Vincent momentarily but Vincent frees himself.
Vorster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vincent passes Vorster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vorster keeps working.
Vincent performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vorster moves into full guard.
Vincent wants to pass the guard but Vorster is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vincent looking to sit in guard and control but Vorster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vincent (4) vs (2) Vorster
Vincent pulls Vorster in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vorster passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (4) vs (5) Vorster
And that's the end of the fight!
Vorster wins on points by 5 to 4.
Jandre Vorster spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 2
Date: May 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 4425 p4p, 450 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13713 p4p, 698 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Vinnie Vincent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vincent clinches with his opponent.
Deeds has Vincent pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Deeds pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Vincent tumbling to the mat - Deeds dives into Vincent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vincent (0) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds wants to control from the top but Vincent keeps moving.
Deeds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Vincent keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent keeping full guard, as Deeds tries to pass.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Vincent keeps moving.
Vincent 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.
Deeds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vincent is keeping the position for now.
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to sit in guard and control but Vincent gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vincent (2) vs (2) Deeds
We've been hearing good reports from Vincent'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.
Deeds is trying to keep Vincent in close.
Deeds throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vincent uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (5) vs (2) Deeds
Vincent trying to control the position but Deeds is working away.
Deeds is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control the action but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds is looking for a sweep.
Deeds manages to get back to half guard.
Vincent prevents Deeds from improving his position.
Vincent is looking to take a break and control but Deeds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Deeds is staying active underneath Vincent, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Deeds is trying to get back to full guard.
Vincent trying to pass the guard but Deeds defending well.
Deeds has his hands clasped together around Vincent's back. He's all about the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to improve his position.
Vincent perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Deeds is looking to improve his position.
Deeds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vincent pulls his head out easily.
Vincent controlling the pace.
Deeds is trying to control but Vincent passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (8) vs (2) Deeds
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is not content to let Vincent control the position.
Deeds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vincent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Deeds can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds being controlled for a moment.
Vincent seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Deeds for as long as he can get away with.
Deeds struggling a bit here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is letting Vincent control him for a moment.
Deeds tries to bench press Vincent off him but Vincent keeps the position.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deeds keeps working.
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.
You can see the frustration on Deeds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Deeds is trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vincent takes a little break here. Deeds wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vincent continues to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vincent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vincent controlling the position from side mount.
Deeds is trying to improve his position.
Deeds gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Deeds is trying to maintain the position but Vincent is very close to passing his half guard.
Vincent passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (11) vs (2) Deeds
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to hold on but Vincent postures up.
Deeds is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deeds wants to control but Vincent is having none of it.
Deeds is working to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vincent wants to control the pace but Deeds is squirming around nicely.
Deeds wants to control but Vincent is having none of it.
Deeds is squirming around, avoiding Vincent's attempts to control the action.
Vincent avoids the attempt from Deeds to control.
Vincent looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent tries to push Deeds's head away but Deeds is holding on tight.
Vincent tries to control but Deeds wriggling away.
Deeds is desperately trying to improve his position but Vincent has a good base and remains in mount.
Vincent trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is desperately trying to improve his position but Vincent has a good base and remains in mount.
Deeds is squirming around, avoiding Vincent's attempts to control the action.
Vincent wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Deeds can't escape the position.
Deeds is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vincent controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Vinnie Vincent thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EMP 8
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fujii Yusuke (ranked 2952 p4p, 323 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 4261 p4p, 434 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Fujii Yusuke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vincent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yusuke clinches with his opponent.
Yusuke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yusuke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yusuke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vincent puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Yusuke gets full guard.
Yusuke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yusuke 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yusuke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (0) Vincent
Yusuke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vincent is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusuke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vincent dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (2) Vincent
Vincent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yusuke keeping full guard, as Vincent tries to pass.
Yusuke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vincent is fighting to break Yusuke's control of his arms but Yusuke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vincent 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke trying to control the position.
Vincent wants to pass the guard but Yusuke is keeping the position.
Yusuke controls Vincent momentarily but Vincent frees himself.
Vincent preventing the sweep.
Yusuke 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: Yusuke (4) vs (2) Vincent
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke stalling.
Vincent is refusing to be controlled, as Yusuke sits in half guard.
Yusuke wants to pass to mount but Vincent is defending the position.
Yusuke is trying to work for a kimura but Vincent is defending well.
Yusuke wants to take a breather but Vincent is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yusuke trying to control the action but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Yusuke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vincent is looking to control Yusuke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vincent avoid being mounted?
Vincent is refusing to be controlled, as Yusuke sits in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vincent controlling the position well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yusuke wants to pass the guard but Vincent is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke looking for a submission but Vincent manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Yusuke has gone for a leg lock! Vincent slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yusuke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (4) vs (4) Vincent
Yusuke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yusuke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vincent defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vincent is one step ahead there.
Vincent is fighting to break Yusuke's control of his arms but Yusuke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yusuke has an active guard here but Vincent has managed to pass into half guard.
Yusuke is trying to maintain the position but Vincent is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vincent keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yusuke is trying to maintain the position but Vincent is very close to passing his half guard.
Vincent is pressing down on Yusuke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yusuke is holding on for now.
Vincent perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vincent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yusuke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yusuke is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke trying to get back to full guard but Vincent takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (4) vs (7) Vincent
Yusuke is trying desperately to improve position.
Vincent fails to advance to Yusuke's back.
Vincent controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vincent wants to control the pace but Yusuke is squirming around nicely.
Vincent controlling from mount.
Yusuke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yusuke tries to lock up and control but Vincent gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yusuke is looking to get to half guard.
Yusuke wants to control but Vincent is having none of it.
Vincent controlling his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yusuke wants to hold on but Vincent pushes him away.
Vincent controlling from the full mount.
Vincent prevents Yusuke from getting the reversal.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yusuke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vincent controlling the position easily from mount.
Yusuke tries to lock up and control but Vincent gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Vincent has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yusuke is looking to get to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yusuke is trying desperately to improve position.
Vincent looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yusuke reaches up to try and control the position but Vincent seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Yusuke rolls and tries to escape and now Vincent has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Yusuke (4) vs (10) Vincent
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yusuke tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Yusuke right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent wins on points by 10 to 4.
Vinnie Vincent decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Toshiro Montero (ranked 2739 p4p, 298 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 4156 p4p, 430 weight class). Montero kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Danzig - Mother . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Toshiro Montero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Montero closes the distance and clinches.
Montero gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Montero (2) vs (0) Vincent
Vincent has his hands clasped together around Montero's back. He's all about the action.
Montero wants to free his trapped foot but Vincent is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Montero is taking a breather. Vincent 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.
Montero wants to pass to mount but Vincent is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montero works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Montero (5) vs (0) Vincent
Montero looking to control but Vincent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montero goes for an armbar but Vincent turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vincent. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montero (5) vs (2) Vincent
Montero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vincent looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vincent is aware though and is defending well.
Montero controls Vincent momentarily but Vincent frees himself.
Vincent is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Montero wants to sweep but no luck.
Montero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vincent stands and throws Montero's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Montero (5) vs (5) Vincent
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montero keeps working.
Montero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vincent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Montero is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Takeover, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Montero is not content to let Vincent control the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent working away.
Vincent is staying tight to Montero's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Montero tries to buck Vincent off but Vincent is having none of it.
Vincent controls the position from side control.
Montero is trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vincent takes a little break here. Montero wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control the action but Montero is working from the bottom.
Montero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vincent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Montero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Montero is not content to let Vincent control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vincent takes a little break here. Montero wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Montero is not content to let Vincent control the position.
Montero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Montero is refusing to be controlled, as Vincent sits in half guard.
Montero is looking for a sweep. Vincent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montero is trying to control but can't.
Vincent slows the pace down in half guard.
Montero looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Vincent pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Montero (5) vs (8) Vincent
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Montero has given up his back. Will we see Vincent going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Montero (5) vs (11) Vincent
Vincent is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Montero trying to control the hands but Vincent won't let him.
Montero tries to escape the position.
Vincent tries to keep control of the position but Montero is staying busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Montero is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Montero trying to control the hands but Vincent won't let him.
Montero rolls, trying to escape but Vincent keeps control of the position.
Montero just trying to survive but Vincent is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is looking to control Montero but Montero is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Montero can't escape the position.
Vincent is not going to allow Montero to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Montero right now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vincent not allowing Montero to control his hands.
Montero tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent keeps control of the position as Montero tries to break free.
Montero trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Montero right now.
Montero is working hard here to advance position.
Vincent has good solid back control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Montero prevents Vincent from getting a body triangle.
Montero rolls, trying to escape but Vincent keeps control of the position.
Vincent has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vincent's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent wins on points by 11 to 5.
Vinnie Vincent seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 4314 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 3842 p4p, 377 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; The Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vincent rushes Steel Penn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vincent wants the takedown. Steel Penn is fighting it off but Vincent persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steel Penn's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Vincent
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel Penn is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vincent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vincent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn working a defensive guard but Vincent passes into half guard.
Vincent not doing much here.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (5) Vincent
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount but Vincent keeps good control and instead manages to take Steel Penn's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (0) vs (8) Vincent
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vincent.
I really don't envy Steel Penn right now.
Good control from Vincent.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel Penn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent doesn't have the hooks in and Steel Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (8) Vincent
Steel Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Vincent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vincent dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (10) Vincent
Steel Penn is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vincent has his hands clasped together but Steel Penn extends and breaks Vincent's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Steel Penn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Steel Penn!
A victorious The Steel Penn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 3764 p4p, 338 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 691 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vinnie Vincent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vincent drives through and clinches with Keosayan against the cage.
Keosayan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vincent just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vincent is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keosayan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vincent is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keosayan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Vincent has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vincent wants to take the fight to the mat but Keosayan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Vincent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keosayan drags the fight down to the ground.
Vincent is posturing up here but Keosayan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vincent tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vincent has to tap! Slick submission there by Keosayan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Keosayan!
A relieved looking Sergey Keosayan 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:
MMMA Clown Caos 25
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Vincent has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Vincent has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Aoki is trying to keep an underhook but Vincent manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Vincent is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vincent wants to advance to full mount but Aoki doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Aoki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vincent puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vincent wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vincent 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.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Vincent trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki keeping hold of Vincent's head, controlling as best he can.
Vincent wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it. #SUB#
Vincent is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aoki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vincent. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vincent wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Vincent.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vincent is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aoki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vincent.
Vincent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aoki defending well though. #T3#
Aoki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vincent.
Vincent has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Aoki wants to control but Vincent is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vincent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Vincent instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Aoki successfully pulls guard.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Vincent is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki pulls Vincent in to control the position.
Aoki is trying to keep Vincent in close.
#T4#
Aoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vincent defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vincent sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki has control of Vincent's left arm, preventing Vincent from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vincent wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Vincent dominated that round.
That's time! Vincent's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Vincent clinches up against the cage.
Aoki wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Vincent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vincent moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Vincent sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aoki has a takedown stuffed.
Vinnie Vincent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Some wild striking there from Aoki .
Vincent ducks under a wild hook from Aoki .
An attempted straight right counter from Vincent misses the target.#TD#
Vincent gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent moves nicely into side control.
Vincent trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom. #T1#
Aoki is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Vincent tries for a kimura but Aoki is defending well. #SUB#
Vincent tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vincent has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Vincent thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vincent postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aoki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aoki trying to hold on to Vincent's head to control him but Vincent postures up.
#SUB#
Vincent is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vincent is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Vincent throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vincent pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Vincent.
Vincent is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aoki !
Aoki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aoki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aoki trying to control but Vincent is working from the bottom. #T4#
Vincent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vincent is keeping the position for now.
Aoki cracks Vincent with a solid left hand.
Aoki is working Vincent over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aoki landing some decent shots from guard.
Vincent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Aoki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vincent dives on top into guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Vincent dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Vincent has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Vincent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Vincent misses its target.#TD2#
Vincent gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aoki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vincent is adopting a defensive guard.
Vincent trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aoki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vincent dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Vincent is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Vincent is proving a slippery customer.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vincent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Aoki controls Vincent momentarily but Vincent frees himself. #SUB#
Vincent is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aoki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aoki has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Aoki connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vincent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vincent controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
Aoki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aoki postures up and lands a big shot to Vincent's brow.
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Vincent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Vincent is retaining full guard.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Vincent has wrist control.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vincent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Vincent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vincent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vincent's head.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Vincent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vincent is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vincent is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vincent tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Vincent fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Aoki .
Vincent appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aoki enables Vincent to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aoki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vincent landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vincent wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving. #SUB2#
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shinya Aoki .
I think Vincent has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Vincent!
Vinnie Vincent thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMMA 35: Unfinished Business
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Vincent sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vincent tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Vincent back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McDonald gets underhooks to prevent Vincent's takedown attempt.
Vincent tries for a takedown but McDonald manages to get underhooks.
Vincent has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDonald after a bit of a struggle.
McDonald 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.
Ronnie McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Vincent.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Vincent fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Vincent. #BC2#
Vincent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McDonald clinches.
McDonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vincent's efforts to push away.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vincent is looking to clinch.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Vincent is avoiding it.
Vincent tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vincent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Vincent pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vincent fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Vincent drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage.
Vincent prevents a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
Vincent has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vincent can't get the takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDonald.#TD2#
Vincent is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McDonald can't fight it off and eventually Vincent manages to take the fight to the floor. McDonald looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDonald pulls Vincent in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Vincent working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vincent looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Vincent gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Vincent prevents McDonald from getting back to his feet.
Vincent trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Vincent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vincent trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is controlling Vincent's posture.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Vincent tries to pass.
Vincent looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Vincent gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Vincent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
Vincent content to stall in guard here.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vincent engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ronnie McDonald will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Vincent on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Vincent closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vincent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McDonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vincent doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.#CL2#
Vincent has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vincent walks into a left hand.
Vincent fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald keeps Vincent at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
McDonald has managed to clinch.
Vincent is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ronnie McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Vincent.#BC#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald throws a head kick but Vincent moves out of range.
#T1#
Vincent tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vincent tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Vincent pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
McDonald jumps guard and drags Vincent to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald trying to control the position here.
Vincent trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Vincent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald wants to control but Vincent passes easily into half guard.
Vincent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vincent looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vincent looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Vincent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vincent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Vincent tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Vincent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vincent working a defensive guard here.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Vincent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Vincent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vincent keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vincent looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Vincent gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vincent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald is looking to stand up but Vincent isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by McDonald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vincent moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Vincent moves out of range easily. #CL#
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vincent to keep the fight standing.
McDonald prevents Vincent from breaking the clinch.
McDonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vincent pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDonald is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Vincent breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Vincent scores with a takedown into McDonald's guard.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Vincent prevents McDonald from getting back to his feet.
Vincent controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vincent throwing strikes but missing.
Vincent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vinnie Vincent has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vincent throws a big right hand that misses.
Vincent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vincent preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vincent. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vincent gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
McDonald is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vincent is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McDonald to the mat. McDonald regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McDonald 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.
Vincent wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Vincent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald postures up in Vincent's guard and throws a big left but Vincent blocks it. #T3#
Vincent keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
Vincent looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vincent's head.#SUB2#
Vincent working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
Ronnie McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Vincent looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McDonald passes into half guard.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Vincent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vincent wants to control the action here but instead McDonald manages to pass to full mount!
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vincent is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ronnie McDonald.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ronnie McDonald!
An out of breath Ronnie McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMMA 31: Booney Vs Stenson
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Vincent tries to clinch up but Pope circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pope working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Vincent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vincent dives in for a single leg takedown but Pope sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pope is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vincent is keeping busy.#TD2#
Vincent has hold of one of Pope's legs. Pope is fighting the takedown attempt but Vincent gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pope wants to control but Vincent passes easily into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope is in trouble now - Vincent has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Vincent is working for a guillotine from mount but Pope frees his head quite easily.
Vincent unloading with bombs!#T1#
Vincent with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Vincent jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pope manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Vincent in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pope regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vincent's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Vincent is nestled in close to Pope, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vincent with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pope keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Vincent seems to be looking for submissions.
Vincent lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vincent looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vincent moves nicely into side control.
Vincent tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vincent lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Vincent working the ground and pound.
Vincent wants to control but Pope is keeping him busy.
Vincent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vincent landing strikes.
Vincent taking a breather here.
Vincent working the head with strikes.
Vincent working the head and body with strikes.
Vincent content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pope can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Vincent cracks Pope with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Vincent is trying to get an arm triangle but Pope is defending well.
Vincent remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Vincent tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vincent has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vincent wants to control but Pope is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Vincent dominated that round.
That's time! Pope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vincent doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vincent wants to clinch.
Pope throws a right and a left that Vincent avoids nicely. #TD2#
Pope gets caught flat footed, as Vincent shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vincent chips away with some ground and pound.
Vincent is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pope trying to keep a closed guard but Vincent is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent wants to pass the guard but Pope is keeping the position.
Pope keeping moving, preventing Vincent from controlling successfully. #T1#
Pope is striking but Vincent is not phased and passes to half guard.
Vincent looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
My spies in LOD: Ground Zero inform me that Vincent has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Vincent is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pope has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pope has hold of Vincent's hands but Vincent slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pope wants to control but Vincent is keeping busy.
Vincent wants to free his trapped foot but Pope is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vincent takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Vincent prevents Pope from improving his position.
Vincent not doing much here.
Vincent is trying to control. Pope wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vincent content to control rather than advance.
Vincent is keen to just control but Pope is a slippery customer.
Pope is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pope keeps working. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vincent in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Vincent moves into the clinch.
Pope has Vincent pressed against the cage, preventing Vincent from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pope is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pope.
Pope swings wildly with an uppercut but Vincent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pope lands with a right to the head.
Vincent has Pope pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pope manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jan Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Vincent.
Pope landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pope lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pope tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vincent avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Vincent fails to land. #T4##TD2#
Vincent has clasped his hands together around Pope's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pope keeps working.
Vincent taking a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Vincent is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pope has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Vincent tries for a kimura but Pope is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pope wants to get back to his feet but Vincent is dominant here and he's now got Pope's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Vincent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Vincent tries to clinch but Pope is having none of it.
Pope throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Vincent counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pope is looking to stand back up but Vincent counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pope. #REVR#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vincent in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Vincent 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.
Vincent is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vincent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vincent passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pope!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vincent's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Vincent trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vincent takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Vincent working for a submission but Pope is keeping him at bay.
Vincent fails to move to back control.
Pope slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vincent looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vinnie Vincent has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pope is looking for a sweep. Vincent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jan Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vincent lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vincent moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Vincent wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pope, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Vincent is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pope has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vincent working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Vincent trying to control the action but Pope is working from the bottom.
Pope is trying to get back to half guard.
Vincent lands an elbow.
Vincent is staying tight to Pope's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vincent advances nicely into full mount.
Vincent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pope tries to reverse the position but Vincent maintains control.
Vincent trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Vincent controlling the pace for now.
Pope is squirming around, avoiding Vincent's attempts to control the action.
Pope tries to reverse the position but Vincent maintains control.
Vincent tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pope tries to hold on but Vincent postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vincent controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Vincent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vincent winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Vincent!
After winning the bout, Vinnie Vincent 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 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 Alvin Aguilar and Vinnie Vincent. Aguilar comes to the cage accompanied by Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. Alvin Aguilar 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Alvin Aguilar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vincent has closed the distance and engaged Aguilar in a clinch.
Aguilar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aguilar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vincent stopping the sweep attempt from Aguilar.
Vincent trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Aguilar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aguilar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vincent defends it easily.
Vincent trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Vincent passes Aguilar'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.
Vincent stalling.
Aguilar moves into full guard.
Aguilar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vincent is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aguilar is keeping the position for now.
Aguilar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vincent tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
Aguilar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vincent manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (0) Vincent
Vincent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aguilar defends well.
Vincent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aguilar defends well.
Aguilar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (5) vs (0) Vincent
Aguilar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vincent has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aguilar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aguilar tries for a kimura but Vincent is defending well.
Aguilar is trying to get an arm triangle but Vincent is defending well.
Aguilar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aguilar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is trying to control Aguilar's posture but Aguilar avoids it.
Aguilar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vincent gets back to half guard.
Aguilar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vincent is just riding it out for now. Aguilar eventually gives up the hold.
Vincent is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aguilar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aguilar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aguilar (5) vs (4) Vincent
Aguilar tries to escape but Vincent has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vincent controlling the positon.
Vincent trying to control momentarily.
Aguilar rolls, trying to escape but Vincent keeps control of the position.
My spies in LOD: Club Pain inform me that Vincent has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vincent tries to keep control of the position but Aguilar is staying busy.
Vincent working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Vincent trying to control.
I really don't envy Aguilar right now.
Aguilar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Aguilar is pressing down on Vincent's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vincent works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vincent controlling the action here.
Aguilar manages to get to full guard.
Aguilar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vincent sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aguilar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vincent engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vincent advances to half guard.
Vincent seems to be looking for submissions.
Aguilar is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar looking for submissions off his back.
Aguilar is pressing down on Vincent's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aguilar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (7) vs (4) Vincent
Aguilar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vincent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aguilar has managed to get both his arms back between Vincent's legs - danger averted.
Aguilar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vincent keeping full guard, as Aguilar tries to pass.
Aguilar pushes down on Vincent's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is positioning himself well to prevent Aguilar advancing to mount.
Vincent tries to roll over but Aguilar keeps him under control.
Aguilar works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (10) vs (4) Vincent
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vincent manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aguilar's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilar uses his free foot to push down on Vincent's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vincent. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (13) vs (4) Vincent
Vincent is trying to escape the mount but Aguilar keeps good control and instead manages to take Vincent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aguilar (16) vs (4) Vincent
Aguilar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Vincent breaks Aguilar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (16) vs (6) Vincent
Aguilar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aguilar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (18) vs (6) Vincent
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vincent 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: Aguilar (18) vs (8) Vincent
Aguilar won't allow Vincent to pass to mount.
Aguilar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vincent tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
Vincent wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Vincent pushes down on Aguilar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aguilar tries to roll over but Vincent keeps him under control.
Aguilar is pressing down on Vincent's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aguilar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vincent is one step ahead there.
Aguilar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vincent is aware though and is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar wants to sweep here but Vincent controlling him for the moment.
Vincent wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Vincent preventing the sweep.
Vincent is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aguilar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vincent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vincent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aguilar wants to sweep here but Vincent controlling him for the moment.
Aguilar is working hard here to advance position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vincent's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vincent looking to pass the guard.
Vincent stopping the sweep attempt from Aguilar.
Aguilar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vincent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vincent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vincent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vincent trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar working for a triangle but Vincent defends it easily.
Vincent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguilar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vincent showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vincent trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Vincent wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vincent wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar wants to sweep here but Vincent controlling him for the moment.
Vincent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (20) vs (8) Vincent
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar has gone for a leg lock! Vincent slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aguilar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (20) vs (10) Vincent
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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vincent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aguilar wants to sweep but no luck.
Aguilar is looking for a triangle but Vincent pushes his legs off easily.
Vincent tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
Vincent is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aguilar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vincent trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Aguilar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vincent tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vincent is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vincent preventing the sweep.
Aguilar is looking for a triangle but Vincent pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vincent is stalling in the full guard.
Vincent tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar takes the fight on points by 20 to 10.
A very excited looking Alvin Aguilar 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Vincent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whoopins.
Vincent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whoopins.
Whoopins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whoopins throws a body punch but Vincent moves out of range.
Vincent misses with a straight left.
Vincent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whoopins.
Vincent lands a two punch combo.
Vincent connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Whoopins is rocked!
Whoopins lands with an uppercut that bounces Vincent off the cage and back into range.
Oh Whoopins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whoopins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vincent manages to avoid it.
Vincent fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whoopins seems to have got his legs back now.
Vincent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whoopins.
Vincent throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vincent fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whoopins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whoopins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Vincent shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vincent was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Whoopins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vincent on the ground.
Whoopins is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Vincent works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Whoopins is being controlled here.
Whoopins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Whoopins tries to get out of the position.
Whoopins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Whoopins is not content to let Vincent control the position.
Vincent scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Whoopins is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Vincent can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Vincent!
An out of breath Vinnie Vincent thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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