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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hugo Agogo and David Yung. Yung comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 陳小春 - 亂世巨星 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 David Yung was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Hugo Agogo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Yung moves into range and clinches up with Agogo.
Yung tries to pull guard but Agogo holds him up against the cage and eventually Yung drops back down to his feet.
Yung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Agogo to keep the fight standing.
Yung tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Agogo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hugo Agogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Yung.
Yung manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yung is looking to cinch up a triangle. Agogo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Yung's body to avoid the submission. Yung has instead reached around Agogo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Yung arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Yung!
During a confident post fight interview, David Yung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hugo Agogo and Neo DiCaprio. DiCaprio has chosen X Gon Give it To Ya as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Hugo Agogo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Neo DiCaprio!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
DiCaprio looks for a takedown but Agogo sprawls well.
DiCaprio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Agogo counters by moving into the clinch.
DiCaprio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Agogo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hugo Agogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo DiCaprio.
DiCaprio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Agogo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip DiCaprio to the mat. DiCaprio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Agogo (2) vs (0) DiCaprio
DiCaprio working for a triangle but Agogo defends it easily.
Agogo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agogo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
DiCaprio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agogo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agogo trying to control but DiCaprio is working from the bottom.
DiCaprio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Agogo defends it easily.
Agogo passes DiCaprio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
DiCaprio is looking for a sweep. Agogo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Agogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DiCaprio has managed to free his arm - good work.
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Agogo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DiCaprio defends it well.
DiCaprio wants to control but Agogo is keeping busy.
Agogo is looking to advance position but DiCaprio won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DiCaprio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DiCaprio actively working from the bottom here.
DiCaprio wants to control but Agogo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Agogo uses his free foot to push down on DiCaprio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for DiCaprio. Score +3 for passing guard: Agogo (5) vs (0) DiCaprio
Agogo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Agogo is working for a guillotine from mount but DiCaprio frees his head quite easily.
Agogo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force DiCaprio to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so DiCaprio shrugs it off.
DiCaprio is desperately trying to improve his position but Agogo has a good base and remains in mount.
Agogo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio is trying to escape the mount.
Agogo trying to control but DiCaprio is having none of it.
DiCaprio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Agogo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Agogo is trying to work for a kimura but DiCaprio is defending well.
Agogo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DiCaprio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DiCaprio is trying to get back to full guard.
DiCaprio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Agogo tries to pass to full mount but DiCaprio defends it.
DiCaprio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Agogo pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agogo 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.
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Agogo seems to be looking for submissions.
DiCaprio is pressing down on Agogo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
DiCaprio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Agogo trying to control the position from guard on top but DiCaprio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DiCaprio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Agogo passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Agogo prevents DiCaprio from improving his position.
DiCaprio trying to control from the bottom.
DiCaprio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DiCaprio is defending against the submission attempts here by Agogo.
Agogo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DiCaprio is refusing to be controlled, as Agogo sits in half guard.
DiCaprio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Agogo pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio looking for submissions off his back.
DiCaprio is refusing to be controlled, as Agogo sits in half guard.
Agogo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DiCaprio sees it coming and defends easily.
Agogo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Agogo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Agogo (8) vs (0) DiCaprio
DiCaprio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
DiCaprio is looking to improve his position.
Agogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DiCaprio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Agogo is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DiCaprio looking for submissions off his back.
DiCaprio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Agogo pulls his head out easily.
Agogo is looking for a kimura but DiCaprio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Agogo to get the leverage.
DiCaprio actively working from the bottom here.
Agogo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Agogo trying to mount his opponent but DiCaprio defends it.
DiCaprio is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Agogo is keen to just control but DiCaprio is a slippery customer.
DiCaprio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Agogo pulls his head out easily.
DiCaprio is refusing to be controlled, as Agogo sits in half guard.
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Agogo wants to work for an arm triangle but DiCaprio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DiCaprio looking for submissions off his back.
DiCaprio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DiCaprio looks winded!
Agogo is trying to work for a kimura but DiCaprio is defending well.
Agogo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio is looking to improve his position.
DiCaprio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Agogo is working away from the top position though.
Agogo is working for a submission of some sort.
DiCaprio wants to improve his position but Agogo is controlling well.
Agogo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Agogo (11) vs (0) DiCaprio
DiCaprio tries to hold on but Agogo postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Agogo looking to secure an arm triangle but DiCaprio defends it well.
Agogo looking to control but DiCaprio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DiCaprio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Agogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DiCaprio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Agogo tries to pass to full mount but DiCaprio defends it.
Agogo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio is trying to control but can't.
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Agogo is keen to just control but DiCaprio is a slippery customer.
Agogo is working for a submission of some sort.
DiCaprio wants to get back to full guard.
Agogo is working for a submission of some sort.
Agogo 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.
DiCaprio actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Agogo wants to pass to mount but DiCaprio is defending the position.
Agogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DiCaprio is just riding it out for now. Agogo eventually gives up the hold.
DiCaprio wants to get back to full guard.
Agogo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DiCaprio sees it coming and defends easily.
Agogo is working for a kimura but DiCaprio is defending it quite comfortably.
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Agogo is looking for a kimura here.
Agogo wants to work for an arm triangle but DiCaprio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DiCaprio looking for submissions off his back.
Agogo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DiCaprio actively working from the bottom here.
DiCaprio looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Agogo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Agogo is looking for a kimura here.
DiCaprio looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DiCaprio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Agogo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Agogo (14) vs (0) DiCaprio
And that's the end of the fight!
Agogo takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
A relieved looking Hugo Agogo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Neo DiCaprio was interviewed post fight and said 'My strategy just didn't work out, I thought I could stand with him, but he was the better fighter tonight. It just didn't work out. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hugo Agogo and Volga Overstreet. Hugo Agogo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Hugo Agogo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Volga Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Agogo dives in for a single leg takedown but Overstreet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Overstreet with a poor takedown
so Agogo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Agogo (2) vs (0) Overstreet
Agogo 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.
Agogo wants to pass the guard but Overstreet is keeping the position.
Agogo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Overstreet looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Overstreet looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Overstreet! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Agogo (2) vs (4) Overstreet
Agogo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Overstreet is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain 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.
Agogo is trying to improve his position.
Agogo trying to remain calm as Overstreet controls from the top position.
Overstreet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Overstreet 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.
My spies in FORBIDDEN VOILENCE WARRIORS inform me that Overstreet 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Overstreet.
Agogo manages to get back to half guard.
Agogo is holding on to half guard well.
Agogo'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.
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.
Overstreet performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Overstreet.
Overstreet moves into full mount! Agogo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Agogo (2) vs (7) Overstreet
Agogo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet trying to control but Agogo is having none of it.
Overstreet controlling the position easily from mount.
Agogo holds on for dear life.
Overstreet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Overstreet controlling from mount.
Agogo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Agogo tries to hold on but Overstreet postures up.
Overstreet wants to control the pace but Agogo is squirming around nicely.
Overstreet controlling the pace for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet tries to control but Agogo wriggling away.
Agogo tries to reverse the position but Overstreet maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet controlling from the full mount.
Overstreet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Agogo is looking to escape.
Overstreet controlling the position easily from mount.
Agogo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Overstreet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Agogo is looking to improve his position but Overstreet isn't that keen on the idea.
Overstreet wants to take Agogo's back but he can't do it this time.
Overstreet tries to control but Agogo wriggling away.
Overstreet sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet wants to take his opponent's back but Agogo doesn't allow it.
Overstreet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Overstreet fails to move to back control.
Overstreet keeps trying to improve his position.
Overstreet controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Agogo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Overstreet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Overstreet looking to control but Agogo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Overstreet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Agogo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Overstreet looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Agogo tries to lock up and control but Overstreet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Overstreet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Agogo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Overstreet controlling from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Agogo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Overstreet controlling from the full mount.
Agogo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Overstreet is trying to control. Agogo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Overstreet works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Agogo (2) vs (10) Overstreet
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet controlling the position easily from mount.
Agogo tries to hold on but Overstreet postures up.
Overstreet trying to control but Agogo is having none of it.
Agogo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet wants to free his trapped foot but Agogo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Agogo is doing well to control the position and prevent Overstreet from advancing to side control.
Overstreet wants to free his trapped foot but Agogo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Overstreet controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Overstreet wins on points by 10 to 2.
As Volga Overstreet got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's good to win again and go up in the rankings. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hugo Agogo and Fabricio Carvalho. 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; Hugo Agogo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Fabricio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Agogo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Agogo wants it to stay on the feet.
Carvalho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carvalho wants to clinch.
Agogo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carvalho moves in looking to clinch but Agogo pushes him off.
Agogo moves into the clinch.
Carvalho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Agogo is defending well.
Agogo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Agogo (2) vs (0) Carvalho
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agogo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Agogo is working for a kimura but Carvalho is defending it quite comfortably.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Agogo keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agogo 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.
Agogo is looking for a kimura here.
Agogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Carvalho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Agogo is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agogo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Agogo seems to be looking for submissions.
Carvalho wants to improve his position but Agogo is controlling well.
Agogo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Agogo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agogo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Agogo is looking for a kimura but Carvalho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Agogo to get the leverage.
Agogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carvalho is just riding it out for now. Agogo eventually gives up the hold.
Agogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Carvalho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carvalho is defending against the submission attempts here by Agogo.
Agogo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Agogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carvalho has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is refusing to be controlled, as Agogo sits in half guard.
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Agogo is looking to take a break and control but Carvalho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Agogo is looking for a kimura but Carvalho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Agogo to get the leverage.
Agogo is working for a kimura but Carvalho is defending it quite comfortably.
Agogo 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back.
Agogo is trying to work for a kimura but Carvalho is defending well.
Agogo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carvalho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Agogo.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Agogo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carvalho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Agogo uses his free foot to push down on Carvalho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carvalho. Score +3 for passing guard: Agogo (5) vs (0) Carvalho
Carvalho defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Agogo.
Carvalho is looking to get to half guard.
Agogo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Carvalho is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Carvalho and Agogo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Agogo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carvalho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Agogo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carvalho, who protects the arm well.
Agogo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carvalho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Agogo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Agogo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Agogo is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to buck Agogo off but Agogo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Agogo (7) vs (0) Carvalho
Agogo wants to control but instead Carvalho manages to regain half guard.
Agogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carvalho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Agogo 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.
Agogo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carvalho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Agogo passes into half guard.
Agogo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carvalho gets back to full guard.
Carvalho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho keeping full guard, as Agogo tries to pass.
Agogo postures up.
Agogo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Agogo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Agogo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Agogo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Agogo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carvalho is keeping the position for now.
Agogo forces his way into half guard.
Agogo looking for a submission but Carvalho manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho can't keep his opponent in guard - Agogo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Agogo wants to take a breather but Carvalho is having none of it.
Agogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carvalho is just riding it out for now. Agogo eventually gives up the hold.
Agogo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carvalho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carvalho manages to get to full guard.
Carvalho keeping full guard, as Agogo tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Agogo from controlling successfully.
Agogo forces his way into half guard.
Agogo is trying for a kimura here. Carvalho looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Agogo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugo Agogo!
Hugo Agogo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Liam Lee and Hugo Agogo. Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Rancid - Dead Bodies. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Liam Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hugo Agogo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Agogo prevents it.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Agogo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Agogo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee jumps guard and drags Agogo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Agogo content to stall in guard here.
Agogo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control but Agogo postures up.
Agogo is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Agogo is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Agogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee wants to improve his position but Agogo is controlling well.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Agogo is very close to passing his half guard.
Agogo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agogo is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Agogo to get the leverage.
Agogo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Agogo is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Agogo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Agogo has control of the leg.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Agogo preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agogo looking to pass the guard.
Agogo won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee 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: Lee (2) vs (0) Agogo
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Agogo sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Agogo is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Agogo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Agogo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (2) vs (4) Agogo
Agogo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee prevents Agogo from moving into mount.
Agogo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Agogo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Agogo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Agogo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee wants to control but Agogo is keeping busy.
Agogo seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Agogo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Agogo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (6) vs (4) Agogo
That's six minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lee working for the choke.
Agogo 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 Lee gets his way!
Agogo is having to fend off submission attempts from Lee, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lee doesn't have the hooks in though and Agogo manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (6) vs (6) Agogo
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (8) vs (6) Agogo
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Agogo can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Agogo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Agogo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Agogo won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Agogo is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Agogo is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Agogo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (8) vs (8) Agogo
Agogo passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Agogo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee is staying active underneath Agogo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee wants to sweep here but Agogo controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Agogo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee controlling the position.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Agogo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Agogo is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Agogo postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Agogo slips nicely into half guard.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Agogo is working away from the top position though.
Lee is pressing down on Agogo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Agogo looking to pass the guard.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Agogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (8) Agogo
Lee passes into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (13) vs (8) Agogo
Lee forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (16) vs (8) Agogo
Lee is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Agogo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lee is trying to stick to Agogo's back but Agogo is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Agogo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (16) vs (10) Agogo
Lee is trying to keep Agogo in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee pulls Agogo in to control the position.
Agogo postures up.
Lee 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.
Agogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Agogo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (18) vs (10) Agogo
Lee wants to control from the top but Agogo keeps moving.
Agogo keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (21) vs (10) Agogo
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Agogo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Agogo keeps working.
Who's going to make the next move?
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (23) vs (10) Agogo
Lee wants to control the pace but Agogo is squirming around nicely.
Agogo is looking to get to half guard.
Lee goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Agogo turns into him and now he's in Lee's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (23) vs (12) Agogo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 23 to 12.
Liam Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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