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Event:
ADWGC Helsinki
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Martin Hewitt (ranked 8405 p4p, 552 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 4654 p4p, 442 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Martin Hewitt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hewitt tries to sprawl but Eremeev drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hewitt (0) vs (2) Eremeev
Hewitt is looking to control Eremeev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hewitt avoid being mounted?
Hewitt tries to get to full guard but Eremeev has control of the leg.
Well, if Eremeev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hewitt keeping control of the position.
Hewitt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt tries to get to full guard but Eremeev has control of the leg.
Eremeev passes into side control, despite Hewitt's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (0) vs (5) Eremeev
My spies in Power Shark Gym inform me that Eremeev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee asks Eremeev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Eremeev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hewitt 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.
Hewitt prevents Eremeev from improving position.
Hewitt is trying to control Eremeev's posture but Eremeev avoids it.
Eremeev 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 Hewitt's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hewitt tries to bench press Eremeev off him but Eremeev keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev wants to control but Hewitt is keeping him busy.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hewitt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eremeev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Hewitt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hewitt holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hewitt tries to buck Eremeev off but Eremeev is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev working away.
Eremeev staying calm.
Hewitt regains half guard.
Hewitt wants to improve his position but Eremeev is controlling well.
Eremeev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is controlling the pace.
Eremeev wants to take a breather but Hewitt is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Eremeev manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (0) vs (8) Eremeev
Eremeev prevents Hewitt from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hewitt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Eremeev.
Eremeev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hewitt is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eremeev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hewitt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt regains half guard.
Hewitt is trying to control but Eremeev manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (0) vs (11) Eremeev
Eremeev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Eremeev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt tries to reverse the position but Eremeev maintains control.
Eremeev controlling from mount.
Eremeev looking to control but Hewitt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eremeev moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hewitt has worked his arm free - good work by Hewitt!
Eremeev trying to control the action but Hewitt is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hewitt regains half guard.
Eremeev controlling the pace.
Eremeev wants to work for an arm triangle but Hewitt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is pressing down on Hewitt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hewitt is holding on for now.
Eremeev controlling the pace.
Hewitt is in trouble now - Eremeev has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (0) vs (14) Eremeev
Hewitt is working to get back to half guard.
Eremeev controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is continuing to stall.
Hewitt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eremeev controlling his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Eremeev controlling from mount.
Hewitt is squirming around, avoiding Eremeev's attempts to control the action.
Eremeev content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Eremeev the control monster continue. Boring.
Hewitt is trying to escape the mount.
Eremeev working for a guillotine from mount but Hewitt is in no mood to give up.
Eremeev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eremeev content just to control the position here.
Eremeev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eremeev looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eremeev wins on points by 14 to 0.
Andrey Eremeev is the new lightweight champion!
Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ADWGC 8
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Martin Hewitt (ranked 8559 p4p, 555 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 11989 p4p, 552 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Martin Hewitt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hewitt rushes Vick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hewitt wants the takedown. Vick is fighting it off but Hewitt persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vick's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hewitt (2) vs (0) Vick
Hewitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hewitt tries to free his leg and advance position but Vick is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hewitt'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vick seems keen to control Hewitt's posture.
Hewitt pushes down on Vick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hewitt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt is trying to work for a kimura but Vick is defending well.
Vick wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hewitt trying to control but Vick is working from the bottom.
Vick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hewitt defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hewitt defends well.
Vick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but Vick keeps moving.
Vick is looking for a triangle but Hewitt pushes his legs off easily.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hewitt is really struggling to control Vick but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hewitt (2) vs (2) Vick
Hewitt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vick defends it easily.
Vick pushing down on Hewitt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hewitt is staying active underneath Vick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vick works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (2) vs (5) Vick
Vick jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hewitt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hewitt and Vick has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vick goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hewitt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vick but great work by Hewitt. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hewitt (6) vs (5) Vick
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vick looking for submissions off his back.
Hewitt seems to be working for a kimura but Vick defends the submission attempt.
Hewitt prevents Vick from improving his position.
Vick gets full guard.
Hewitt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vick's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vick trying to control but Hewitt postures up.
Hewitt prevents Vick from improving his position.
Hewitt is working for a kimura but Vick is defending it quite comfortably.
Vick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura but Vick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hewitt to get the leverage.
Vick is looking to control Hewitt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vick avoid being mounted?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to improve his position but Hewitt is controlling well.
Vick looking for submissions off his back.
Hewitt is looking to stall here but Vick recovers full guard.
Hewitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vick is keeping the position for now.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Vick is keeping the position.
Vick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hewitt passes into half guard.
Vick is trying to get back to full guard.
Hewitt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vick tries to get to full guard but Hewitt has control of the leg.
Hewitt is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vick is staying active underneath Hewitt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vick is in trouble now - Hewitt has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (9) vs (5) Vick
Hewitt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hewitt wants to finish this one by submission but Vick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hewitt.
Vick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hewitt goes for an armbar but Vick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vick. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hewitt (9) vs (7) Vick
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hewitt trying to control the position.
Vick trying to control but Hewitt is working from the bottom.
Vick passes Hewitt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hewitt makes his way to full guard, as Vick worked for a kimura.
Vick looking to sit in guard and control but Hewitt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hewitt (11) vs (7) Vick
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt 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.
Hewitt pushes down on Vick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hewitt is looking to take a break and control but Vick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vick actively working from the bottom here.
Hewitt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vick keeps working.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hewitt seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura here.
Vick controlling the position for now.
Hewitt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hewitt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hewitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vick is keeping the position for now.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vick! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hewitt (11) vs (11) Vick
Vick wants to control but Hewitt is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is looking to reverse the position.
Vick wants to control but Hewitt is keeping him busy.
Vick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
My spies in Ramirez School Of Excellence inform me that Vick has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vick tries to advance to mount but Hewitt denies him.
Vick wants to take a breather but Hewitt manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vick.
Vick looking to sit in guard and control but Hewitt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hewitt (13) vs (11) Vick
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vick looking for a sweep. Not yet Vick, not yet.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Vick is keeping the position.
Hewitt postures up.
Hewitt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hewitt is looking for a kimura here.
Vick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hewitt takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
Martin Hewitt retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Martin Hewitt 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:
ADWGC 5
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11152 p4p, 555 weight class) and Martin Hewitt (ranked 8442 p4p, 559 weight class). Aguilar comes into the arena with Drector's Cut by Kamikazee blaring out of the sound system. 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 20 wins and 12 losses; Alvin Aguilar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Martin Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hewitt clinches up against the cage.
Aguilar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hewitt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aguilar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aguilar moves into the 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.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Hewitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
Aguilar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully.
My spies in EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform me that Hewitt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aguilar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hewitt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully.
Hewitt has gone for a leg lock! Aguilar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hewitt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (0) Hewitt
Aguilar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aguilar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aguilar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hewitt has his hands clasped together around Aguilar's back. He's all about the action.
Aguilar is looking to advance position but Hewitt won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt tries to get to full guard but Aguilar has control of the leg.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Hewitt is defending well.
Aguilar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hewitt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aguilar is looking for a kimura but Hewitt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aguilar to get the leverage.
Aguilar is working for a submission of some sort.
Hewitt is looking for a sweep. Aguilar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aguilar wants to work for an arm triangle but Hewitt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aguilar is pressing down on Hewitt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hewitt is holding on for now.
Aguilar prevents Hewitt from improving his position.
Hewitt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aguilar pushing down on Hewitt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hewitt trying to control but Aguilar postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is looking for a sweep. Aguilar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aguilar is looking to stall here but Hewitt recovers full guard.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hewitt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Hewitt is keeping the position.
Aguilar trying to control but Hewitt is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hewitt trying to control the position.
Aguilar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aguilar content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hewitt has locked up a guillotine! Hewitt's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Aguilar is holding on here and Hewitt must be using up a lot of energy. Aguilar has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hewitt gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martin Hewitt!
Martin Hewitt is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Martin Hewitt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Alvin Aguilar had this to say: 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
ADWGC 2
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel (ranked 20471 p4p, 546 weight class) and Martin Hewitt (ranked 8455 p4p, 537 weight class). Martin Hewitt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Martin Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel tries to keep at a distance but Hewitt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steel tries to score a body lock takedown but Hewitt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel has Hewitt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hewitt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hewitt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hewitt decides to pull guard.
Hewitt keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Hewitt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Hewitt
Hewitt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Hewitt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hewitt has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Hewitt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
My spies in EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform me that Hewitt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hewitt defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
Steel pulls Hewitt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hewitt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hewitt passes Steel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura here.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully.
Hewitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel controls Hewitt momentarily but Hewitt frees himself.
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hewitt is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Hewitt preventing the sweep.
Hewitt drops back looking for a leg! Steel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel manages to kick Hewitt off! Hewitt jumps back into Steel's guard.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hewitt trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hewitt pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Hewitt.
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Hewitt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel is positioning himself well to prevent Hewitt advancing to mount.
Hewitt prevents Steel from improving his position.
Hewitt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Hewitt
Hewitt has control of Steel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Steel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel tries to hold on but Hewitt postures up.
Hewitt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Steel turns into him and now he's in Hewitt's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (5) Hewitt
Steel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hewitt dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (7) Hewitt
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt forces his way into half guard.
Hewitt is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Hewitt tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Hewitt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Hewitt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hewitt has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Hewitt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (10) Hewitt
Hewitt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Hewitt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steel is not content to let Hewitt control the position.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hewitt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Hewitt sits in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hewitt in particular looking to stall.
Hewitt wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hewitt is working for an americana but Steel has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hewitt was thinking about the submission.
Steel looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Hewitt preventing the sweep.
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hewitt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (10) Hewitt
Hewitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hewitt, not yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hewitt keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Hewitt.
Hewitt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hewitt is trying to hold Steel in close to prevent damage but Steel has managed to pass into half guard.
Steel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (10) Hewitt
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position.
Steel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hewitt! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (9) vs (10) Hewitt
Steel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hewitt has worked his arm free - good work by Hewitt!
Hewitt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hewitt tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hewitt wins on points by 10 to 9.
Martin Hewitt thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Martin Hewitt (ranked 9070 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Penn (ranked 21493 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Freddy Penn was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Martin Hewitt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Freddy Penn!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hewitt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hewitt.
Hewitt is pressed up against the cage. Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hewitt down to the mat. Hewitt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Penn with a poor takedown
and Hewitt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hewitt (2) vs (0) Penn
Martin Hewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Penn.
Hewitt is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hewitt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hewitt 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.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Hewitt defends easily.
Hewitt lying in Penn's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Penn decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hewitt taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Penn! |
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Event:
HBCC 2
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 20753 p4p, 262 weight class) and Martin Hewitt (ranked 9039 p4p, 239 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Martin Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hewitt clinches.
Hewitt tightens his grip and picks Halo up, before dumping him to the ground. Halo manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Hewitt
Halo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt slips nicely into half guard.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura but Halo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hewitt to get the leverage.
Hewitt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halo is just riding it out for now. Hewitt eventually gives up the hold.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo is doing well to control the position and prevent Hewitt from advancing to side control.
Hewitt tries to pass to full mount but Halo defends it.
Hewitt wants to work for an arm triangle but Halo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Halo is refusing to be controlled, as Hewitt sits in half guard.
Hewitt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt seems to be working for a kimura but Halo defends the submission attempt.
Hewitt is looking to pass Halo's guard but actually Halo recovers to full guard.
Halo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (2) Hewitt
Halo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hewitt keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Hewitt is looking for a triangle but Halo pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hewitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Halo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hewitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (2) Hewitt
Halo controls the position.
Hewitt 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.
Halo wants to control but Hewitt is keeping him busy.
Hewitt is looking for a sweep.
Halo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hewitt looks calm but he's in trouble here. Halo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hewitt is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Halo lets go of the hold and Hewitt can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Prana Halo! |
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