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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michal Tarnowski and Cody Lundin. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Michal Tarnowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cody Lundin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tarnowski tries to keep at a distance but Lundin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lundin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tarnowski walks away with a smile on his face. Lundin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lundin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lundin pulls guard successfully.
Tarnowski wants to pass the guard but Lundin is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarnowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lundin controls Tarnowski momentarily but Tarnowski frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarnowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lundin is retaining full guard.
Tarnowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tarnowski is pushing down on Lundin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lundin is fighting to maintain full guard but Tarnowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lundin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarnowski is working away from the top position though.
Tarnowski wants to pass to mount but Lundin is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarnowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tarnowski (3) vs (0) Lundin
Tarnowski fails to move to back control.
Lundin gets back to half guard.
Tarnowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lundin tries to get to full guard but Tarnowski has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundin gets back to full guard.
Tarnowski stands and throws Lundin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tarnowski (6) vs (0) Lundin
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tarnowski trying to control the action but Lundin is working from the bottom.
Tarnowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tarnowski is looking to take a break and control but Lundin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is really struggling to control Lundin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tarnowski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tarnowski wants to control but Lundin is keeping him busy.
Lundin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tarnowski (6) vs (2) Lundin
Lundin controlling the action here.
Tarnowski is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lundin in particular looking to stall.
Tarnowski is concentrating on defense, preventing Lundin from advancing position.
Tarnowski trying to control but Lundin postures up.
Tarnowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tarnowski.
Lundin 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.
Tarnowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lundin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lundin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tarnowski wants to sweep here but Lundin controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski keeping full guard, as Lundin tries to pass.
Tarnowski trying to control the position.
Lundin wants to pass the guard but Tarnowski is keeping the position.
Lundin postures up.
Lundin wants to control from the top but Tarnowski keeps moving.
Tarnowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lundin 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.
Lundin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarnowski is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is controlling Lundin's posture.
Tarnowski wants to sweep here but Lundin controlling him for the moment.
Lundin looking to pass the guard.
Tarnowski working a defensive guard but Lundin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tarnowski (6) vs (5) Lundin
Tarnowski is looking for a sweep.
Tarnowski is working hard here to advance position.
Tarnowski sneaks back into half guard.
Tarnowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lundin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tarnowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tarnowski wants to sweep here but Lundin controlling him for the moment.
Lundin wants to control from the top but Tarnowski keeps moving.
Tarnowski wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tarnowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tarnowski (8) vs (5) Lundin
Tarnowski wants to control from the top but Lundin keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski won't allow Lundin to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarnowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lundin's guard.
Lundin is not content to let Tarnowski control the position.
Lundin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tarnowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lundin has his foot on Tarnowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarnowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Tarnowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarnowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundin looking for a triangle here. Tarnowski is fighting it but it looks tight! Lundin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tarnowski is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cody Lundin!
A victorious Cody Lundin 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 11 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michal Tarnowski and Jack Burton. 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Michal Tarnowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jack Burton!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burton gets caught flat footed, as Tarnowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tarnowski (2) vs (0) Burton
Tarnowski trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton looking to control.
Burton working for a triangle but Tarnowski defends it easily.
Tarnowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tarnowski wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarnowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Burton is retaining full guard.
Burton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarnowski trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarnowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burton trying to keep a closed guard but Tarnowski is proving a slippery customer.
Burton has his feet on Tarnowski's thighs here. He's pushed Tarnowski off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tarnowski screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Burton!
A very excited looking Jack Burton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michal Tarnowski and JB Brubaker. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michal Tarnowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; JB Brubaker!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tarnowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brubaker napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tarnowski (4) vs (0) Brubaker
Tarnowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brubaker keeps working.
Brubaker manages to get back to half guard.
Tarnowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Brubaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tarnowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brubaker sees it coming and defends easily.
Brubaker is not content to let Tarnowski control the position.
Tarnowski seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarnowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brubaker sees it coming and defends easily.
Tarnowski is trying to work for a kimura but Brubaker is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brubaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarnowski is looking to advance position but Brubaker won't allow it.
Tarnowski controlling the pace.
Tarnowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brubaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brubaker tries to get to full guard but Tarnowski has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brubaker.
Tarnowski preventing the sweep.
Tarnowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brubaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarnowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarnowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brubaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Brubaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarnowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tarnowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brubaker is keeping the position for now.
Tarnowski drops back looking for a leg! Brubaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brubaker manages to kick Tarnowski off! Tarnowski jumps back into Brubaker's guard.
Brubaker keeping full guard, as Tarnowski tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski wants to control from the top but Brubaker keeps moving.
Tarnowski forces his way into half guard.
Tarnowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brubaker sees it coming and defends easily.
Brubaker is trying to control but can't.
Tarnowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Brubaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker is defending against the submission attempts here by Tarnowski.
Tarnowski is looking for a kimura but Brubaker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tarnowski to get the leverage.
Brubaker tries to roll over but Tarnowski keeps him under control.
Brubaker won't allow Tarnowski to pass to mount.
Brubaker is refusing to be controlled, as Tarnowski sits in half guard.
Tarnowski is working for a kimura but Brubaker is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski content to control rather than advance.
Brubaker wants to get back to full guard.
Tarnowski is looking to pass Brubaker's guard but actually Brubaker recovers to full guard.
Brubaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarnowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Brubaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tarnowski controls the pace.
Tarnowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Brubaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarnowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Brubaker is retaining full guard.
Tarnowski forces his way into half guard.
Tarnowski trying to pass the guard but Brubaker defending well.
Tarnowski is taking a breather. Brubaker 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarnowski pulls his head out easily.
Tarnowski seems to be working for a kimura but Brubaker defends the submission attempt.
Tarnowski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tarnowski (7) vs (0) Brubaker
Brubaker tries to bench press Tarnowski off him but Tarnowski keeps the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brubaker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tarnowski working away.
Tarnowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brubaker is trying to improve his position.
Tarnowski wants to control but Brubaker is keeping him busy.
Tarnowski happy to just control the position for now.
Tarnowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brubaker has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tarnowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brubaker is trying to get back to half guard.
Tarnowski trying to control the position but Brubaker is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski laying and praying for a moment but Brubaker takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brubaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tarnowski looking to sit in guard and control but Brubaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tarnowski (7) vs (2) Brubaker
Tarnowski looking for subs off his back but Brubaker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tarnowski looking for submissions off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is staying active underneath Brubaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tarnowski tries to roll over but Brubaker keeps him under control.
Brubaker slows the pace down in half guard.
Brubaker prevents Tarnowski from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is pressing down on Brubaker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tarnowski wants to sweep here but Brubaker controlling him for the moment.
Tarnowski pushes a forearm under Brubaker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Brubaker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michal Tarnowski!
Michal Tarnowski made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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