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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Lapis (ranked 25090 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Gracie (ranked 7906 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis's entrance music is Once Solemn . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Andrey Lapis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Chuck Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lapis jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lapis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lapis keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Lapis is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lapis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Lapis's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lapis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Lapis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lapis wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Lapis wants to get back to full guard.
Lapis 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (0) vs (3) Gracie
Lapis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lapis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Lapis to control.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Lapis is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lapis (0) vs (6) Gracie
Lapis tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Lapis is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Lapis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Lapis is in bad spot here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lapis doesn't escape.
Gracie avoiding Lapis 's attempts to control his hands.
Lapis tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lapis trying to control but not successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
Lapis wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Lapis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lapis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
Lapis tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (2) vs (6) Gracie
Lapis is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (2) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lapis controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lapis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (4) vs (8) Gracie
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Lapis tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lapis won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Lapis wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Lapis 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.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lapis postures up.
Lapis forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Lapis control the position.
Lapis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Lapis eventually gives up the hold.
Lapis moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (7) vs (8) Gracie
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lapis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (7) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie 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.
Lapis working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Lapis working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lapis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lapis.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Lapis is keeping the position.
Lapis trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lapis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lapis, not yet.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Lapis.
Lapis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lapis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie won't allow Lapis to sweep him here.
Lapis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Lapis (ranked 8063 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Backlund (ranked 11307 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lapis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Once Solemn . Backlund has chosen Dance Fucker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Andrey Lapis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Backlund manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lapis on his heels. He'll look to pass Lapis's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lapis (0) vs (2) Backlund
Lapis 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.
Backlund is pushing down on Lapis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lapis is fighting to maintain full guard but Backlund has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've been hearing good reports from Lapis'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.
Lapis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lapis keeping full guard, as Backlund tries to pass.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis looking for a guillotine here but Backlund defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lapis is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Backlund trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Backlund might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lapis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lapis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lapis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Backlund manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (2) vs (2) Backlund
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Backlund keeps moving.
Backlund wants to sweep here but Lapis controlling him for the moment.
Lapis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Backlund manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (2) vs (4) Backlund
Lapis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lapis controls Backlund momentarily but Backlund frees himself.
Backlund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is trying to control the position but Backlund postures up.
Backlund looking to pass the guard.
Lapis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is trying to keep Backlund in close.
Lapis is pulling down on Backlund's head. It's preventing any offense from Backlund, at least for the moment.
Backlund avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lapis is trying to keep Backlund in close.
Backlund forces his way into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Backlund seems to be looking for submissions.
Lapis trying to control but Backlund postures up.
Lapis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lapis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lapis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (4) vs (4) Backlund
Lapis trying to control but Backlund is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Backlund looking for a guillotine here but Lapis defends easily.
Lapis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lapis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Backlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (7) vs (4) Backlund
Lapis is trying to get an arm triangle but Backlund is defending well.
Lapis just content to control the position.
Backlund is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lapis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Backlund tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lapis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Backlund tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lapis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lapis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Backlund rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lapis's guard! Nice work there by Backlund! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (7) vs (6) Backlund
Lapis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lapis, not yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lapis working a defensive guard here.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis wants to sweep but no luck.
Lapis working for a triangle but Backlund defends it easily.
Lapis looking for a guillotine here but Backlund defends easily.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lapis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Backlund drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lapis dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (9) vs (6) Backlund
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Backlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Backlund bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lapis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (9) vs (8) Backlund
Backlund trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Backlund is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Backlund slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (9) vs (11) Backlund
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lapis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lapis is looking to reverse the position.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Backlund has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lapis tries to control but Backlund manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lapis (9) vs (14) Backlund
Lapis is trying to break free.
Backlund sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Lapis taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Backlund!
Bob Backlund was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 363 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 7909 p4p, 0 weight class). Qasi comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Lapis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Once Solemn . This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Qasi looking to score a takedown here. Lapis is defending well but Qasi drives through and ends up in Lapis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (0) Lapis
Lapis 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.
Qasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lapis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lapis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Qasi pushing down on Lapis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Qasi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi is pressing down on Lapis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lapis is holding on for now.
Qasi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Qasi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lapis is just riding it out for now. Qasi eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Qasi prevents Lapis from improving his position.
Qasi trying to mount his opponent but Lapis defends it.
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.
Lapis keeping hold of Qasi's head, controlling as best he can.
Lapis is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lapis is in trouble now - Qasi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (5) vs (0) Lapis
Lapis is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (5) vs (2) Lapis
Qasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lapis is one step ahead there.
Qasi is looking for a triangle but Lapis pushes his legs off easily.
Qasi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lapis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Qasi. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (5) vs (5) Lapis
Lapis controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Qasi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Qasi is looking for a sweep.
Lapis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qasi keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Qasi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Qasi won't allow Lapis to pass to mount.
Lapis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Qasi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lapis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qasi sees it coming and defends easily.
Lapis moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (5) vs (8) Lapis
Qasi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lapis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lapis wants to work for an arm triangle but Qasi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is trying to control. Qasi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lapis 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.
Lapis works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (5) vs (11) Lapis
Qasi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis looking for a guillotine from mount but Qasi is having none of it.
Qasi is trying to escape the mount.
Lapis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lapis fails to take his opponent's back.
Qasi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Qasi actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is not content to let Lapis control the position.
My spies in FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches inform me that Lapis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lapis seems to be working for a kimura but Qasi defends the submission attempt.
Lapis prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Lapis is looking for a kimura but Qasi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lapis to get the leverage.
Lapis seems to be working for a kimura but Qasi defends the submission attempt.
Qasi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lapis looking to pass the guard.
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
Lapis wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
Lapis trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Lapis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Qasi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lapis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lapis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qasi is keeping the position for now.
Qasi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lapis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Lapis 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.
Lapis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (5) vs (14) Lapis
Qasi tries to improve position but can't.
Lapis trying to control the position but Qasi is working away.
Lapis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Qasi, who protects the arm well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lapis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lapis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Qasi, who protects the arm well.
Qasi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Big Price MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Qasi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Qasi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (7) vs (14) Lapis
Lapis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lapis trying to hold on to Qasi's head to control him but Qasi postures up.
Qasi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Qasi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lapis! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (10) vs (14) Lapis
Lapis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lapis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Qasi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lapis turns into him and now he's in Qasi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (10) vs (16) Lapis
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lapis is one step ahead there.
Lapis stands and throws Qasi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (10) vs (19) Lapis
Lapis wants to control but Qasi is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qasi trying to remain calm as Lapis controls from the top position.
Lapis is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lapis wins on points by 19 to 10.
Andrey Lapis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 1317 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 7869 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone comes to the cage accompanied by You'll Never Walk Alone. Lapis has chosen Once Solemn as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lapis did well to prevent Bone getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bone (2) vs (0) Lapis
Bone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bone'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.
Lapis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bone is working away from the top position though.
Bone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lapis is looking for a sweep. Bone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bone is looking to stall here but Lapis recovers full guard.
Bone content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lapis has locked up a guillotine! Lapis's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bone is holding on here and Lapis must be using up a lot of energy. Bone has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lapis gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrey Lapis!
After winning the bout, Andrey Lapis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Lapis (ranked 6251 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ewen Davis (ranked 410 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis comes to the cage accompanied by Once Solemn . Davis has chosen Atreyu-Ex's and oh's as his entrance music. Ewen Davis has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Andrey Lapis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Ewen Davis!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Davis gets a clinch.
Davis wants the takedown. Lapis is fighting it off but Davis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lapis's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lapis (0) vs (2) Davis
Lapis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis won't allow Lapis to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis slips nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lapis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Davis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lapis reverses the position - he's now on top in Davis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (2) vs (2) Davis
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
Lapis looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (2) vs (4) Davis
Davis is stalling in the full guard.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Davis trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Davis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lapis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lapis has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lapis is keeping the position for now.
Davis is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Lapis can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lapis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Davis trying to control from half guard but Lapis is working away.
Lapis tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis controlling the pace.
It looks like Davis 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.
Lapis trying to get back to full guard but Davis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (2) vs (7) Davis
Lapis regains half guard.
Davis wants to take a breather but Lapis is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lapis trying to control but Davis postures up.
Lapis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davis is controlling the pace.
Davis trying to mount his opponent but Lapis defends it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis is controlling the pace.
Lapis wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis controlling the action here.
Lapis is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davis not doing much here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lapis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lapis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Davis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davis 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.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lapis keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Davis is controlling the pace.
Davis trying to pass the guard but Lapis defending well.
Davis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lapis is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lapis avoid being mounted?
Lapis tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis is pressing down on Lapis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lapis is holding on for now.
Lapis wants to control but Davis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davis is taking a breather. Lapis 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.
Lapis is staying active underneath Davis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davis trying to pass the guard but Lapis defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davis in particular looking to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis trying to control here.
Davis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Davis is trying to control the action in half guard but Lapis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis stalling.
Lapis tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Davis passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (2) vs (10) Davis
Lapis is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
Lapis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Davis controlling the action here.
Lapis won't allow Davis to pass to mount.
Well,Lapis is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lapis tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Davis controlling the action here.
Lapis tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis controlling the action here.
Davis works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (2) vs (13) Davis
Lapis tries to buck Davis off but Davis is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis controls the position.
Let's hope that Davis 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis wins on points by 13 to 2.
Ewen Davis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 7
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Lapis (ranked 5640 p4p, 503 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 12788 p4p, 664 weight class). Lapis comes to the ring accompanied by Once Solemn . 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 Helio Kimura was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Andrey Lapis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura darts in and clinches Lapis up against the ropes.
Lapis gets control of Kimura's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lapis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lapis is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lapis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lapis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kimura has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (0) vs (3) Kimura
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Lapis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Lapis'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.
Lapis is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura has hold of Lapis's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lapis tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kimura cranks the arm and Lapis screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lapis, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Helio Kimura! |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 4
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 2930 p4p, 298 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 5598 p4p, 516 weight class). Schmeiser kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is David vs Monsanto. Lapis has chosen Once Solemn as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schmeiser darts in and clinches Lapis up against the ropes.
I was talking to Schmeiser's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lapis pulls Schmeiser into guard.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but Lapis is keeping the position.
Lapis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lapis is looking to sweep but instead, Schmeiser has passed into half guard.
Schmeiser trying to control from half guard but Lapis is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis trying to control here.
Schmeiser seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schmeiser is looking to take a break and control but Lapis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schmeiser controlling the action here.
Lapis is staying active underneath Schmeiser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schmeiser performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is trying to control. Lapis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schmeiser sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lapis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Schmeiser is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lapis sees it coming and defends easily.
Lapis wants to get back to full guard but Schmeiser has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (3) vs (0) Lapis
Schmeiser tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schmeiser can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lapis is looking to escape.
Schmeiser controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to hold on but Schmeiser pushes him away.
Lapis is desperately trying to improve his position but Schmeiser has a good base and remains in mount.
Schmeiser takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schmeiser moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Schmeiser (6) vs (0) Lapis
Lapis tries to escape the position.
Schmeiser is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lapis staying busy and making it hard for Schmeiser to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Schmeiser controlling the positon.
Lapis prevents Schmeiser from getting a body triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lapis showing good submission defense here.
Schmeiser trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lapis is really stuck here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Lapis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lapis prevents Schmeiser from getting a body triangle.
Schmeiser patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lapis is trying to roll into a better position but Schmeiser has get a rear naked choke and Lapis is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Percy Schmeiser!
After the big win, Percy Schmeiser made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 1
Date: May 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Flavius Odoacer (ranked 4851 p4p, 484 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 5313 p4p, 513 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lapis's choice of entrance music: Once Solemn . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Flavius Odoacer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Odoacer swats away the attempt to clinch by Lapis.
Lapis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lapis has managed to clinch.
Odoacer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Odoacer (2) vs (0) Lapis
Odoacer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lapis is keeping the position for now.
Lapis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Odoacer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Odoacer wants to control but Lapis is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Odoacer is working away from the top position though.
Odoacer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Odoacer (5) vs (0) Lapis
Lapis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odoacer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lapis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odoacer (5) vs (2) Lapis
Lapis trying to control but Odoacer is working from the bottom.
Lapis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odoacer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Odoacer keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
Odoacer looking for a sweep. Not yet Odoacer, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Odoacer looking to control.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Odoacer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Odoacer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lapis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odoacer (7) vs (2) Lapis
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Odoacer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odoacer (7) vs (4) Lapis
Lapis wants to control from the top but Odoacer keeps moving.
Odoacer controls Lapis momentarily but Lapis frees himself.
Lapis trying to control but Odoacer is working from the bottom.
Lapis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lapis looking to sit in guard and control but Odoacer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odoacer (9) vs (4) Lapis
Odoacer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Odoacer stopping the sweep attempt from Lapis.
Lapis working a defensive guard but Odoacer passes into half guard.
Lapis is looking for a sweep. Odoacer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Odoacer is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Odoacer (12) vs (4) Lapis
Odoacer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Odoacer is looking to take a break and control but Lapis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Odoacer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lapis's legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is trying to improve his position.
Lapis is not content to let Odoacer control the position.
Odoacer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lapis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Odoacer but great work by Lapis. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Odoacer (12) vs (8) Lapis
Lapis wants to control but Odoacer is keeping him busy.
Odoacer can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Odoacer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis tries for a kimura but Odoacer is defending well.
Odoacer tries to buck Lapis off but Lapis is having none of it.
Lapis wants to control but Odoacer is keeping him busy.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Lapis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lapis has hold of Odoacer's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Odoacer seems comfortable defending it but Lapis has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Odoacer is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Odoacer is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lapis couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrey Lapis!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrey Lapis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Flavius Odoacer spoke after the fight, saying 'Harrumph! A minor setback on my path to the throne.'. |
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Event:
EMP Night of Champions
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Lapis (ranked 4802 p4p, 501 weight class) and Don Johnson (ranked 2651 p4p, 324 weight class). Lapis comes to the cage accompanied by Once Solemn . Andrey Lapis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Andrey Lapis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Don Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lapis has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lapis regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lapis (0) vs (2) Johnson
Lapis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Johnson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lapis is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lapis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (2) vs (2) Johnson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking for subs off his back but Lapis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lapis 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.
Lapis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lapis wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to control but Lapis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lapis trying to control the pace.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lapis defends it easily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lapis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lapis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Lapis tries to pass.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson tries to roll over but Lapis keeps him under control.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson is not content to let Lapis control the position.
Lapis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Lapis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson won't allow Lapis to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lapis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson is looking to control Lapis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Lapis trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Lapis is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson wants to control but Lapis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lapis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lapis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lapis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lapis wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapis controlling the action here.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Lapis prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Lapis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lapis is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Lapis wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis stalling away here and it's allowed Johnson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lapis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lapis passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lapis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lapis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lapis (2) vs (6) Johnson
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lapis fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
Johnson looking for the choke from the back.
Johnson is not going to allow Lapis to sit and survive in this position.
Lapis wants to escape the position.
Johnson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lapis is defending well though. Johnson let's go of the attempt for now.
Lapis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lapis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Lapis right now.
Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lapis tries to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is trying to roll into a better position but Johnson has get a rear naked choke and Lapis is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Johnson!
Don Johnson is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
EMP 7
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Lapis (ranked 4655 p4p, 495 weight class) and Kostas Mytilinaios (ranked 745 p4p, 95 weight class). Lapis comes to the cage accompanied by Once Solemn . Mytilinaios has chosen Sanitarium as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kostas Mytilinaios enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Andrey Lapis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Kostas Mytilinaios!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lapis gets a clinch.
Mytilinaios has hold of one of Lapis's legs. Lapis is fighting the takedown attempt but Mytilinaios gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lapis (0) vs (2) Mytilinaios
Mytilinaios trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Mytilinaios is pushing down on Lapis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lapis is fighting to maintain full guard but Mytilinaios has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mytilinaios moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (0) vs (5) Mytilinaios
Lapis's coaches at AREA 51 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
You can see the frustration on Lapis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mytilinaios working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mytilinaios is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lapis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis gets back to half guard.
Mytilinaios is thwarting Lapis's attempts to control the position.
Lapis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mytilinaios pulls his head out easily.
Mytilinaios is trying to work for a kimura but Lapis is defending well.
Lapis wants to control but Mytilinaios is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios seems to be working for a kimura but Lapis defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mytilinaios wants to take a breather but Lapis is having none of it.
Lapis trying to control here.
Mytilinaios is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lapis wants to control the action here but instead Mytilinaios manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (0) vs (8) Mytilinaios
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lapis is desperately trying to improve his position but Mytilinaios has a good base and remains in mount.
Lapis tries to hold on but Mytilinaios postures up.
Lapis is squirming around, avoiding Mytilinaios's attempts to control the action.
Lapis tries to hold on but Mytilinaios postures up.
Lapis working to try and regain half guard.
Mytilinaios tries to control but Lapis wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lapis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lapis! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (2) vs (8) Mytilinaios
Lapis stays in close to Mytilinaios's body and controls the position.
Lapis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mytilinaios manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lapis has Mytilinaios in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (2) vs (10) Mytilinaios
Lapis has his foot on Mytilinaios's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mytilinaios works his way back into a safe position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lapis can't keep his opponent in guard - Mytilinaios advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mytilinaios is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lapis tries to roll over but Mytilinaios keeps him under control.
Lapis manages to get to full guard.
Mytilinaios looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lapis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mytilinaios trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis keeping full guard, as Mytilinaios tries to pass.
Lapis wants to control the position but Mytilinaios says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to improve his position but Mytilinaios is controlling well.
Lapis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mytilinaios is working for a submission of some sort.
Mytilinaios keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mytilinaios trying to mount his opponent but Lapis defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios is keen to just control but Lapis is a slippery customer.
Mytilinaios trying to mount his opponent but Lapis defends it.
Lapis trying to control here.
Mytilinaios tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lapis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lapis trying to control from the bottom.
Mytilinaios seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lapis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lapis wants to improve his position but Mytilinaios is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios is thwarting Lapis's attempts to control the position.
Lapis wants to improve his position but Mytilinaios is controlling well.
Lapis gets back to full guard.
Lapis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mytilinaios trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Mytilinaios won't allow Lapis to sweep him here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lapis has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mytilinaios doesn't defend quickly enough and Lapis has managed to lock this one up! Can Mytilinaios escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lapis on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrey Lapis!
Andrey Lapis is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Andrey Lapis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WAR GAMES
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 14610 p4p, 780 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 4428 p4p, 482 weight class). Lapis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Once Solemn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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 8 wins and 4 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lapis dives in and scores a takedown into Deeds's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Lapis
Deeds looking for a sweep. Not yet Deeds, not yet.
Lapis has gone for a leg lock! Deeds slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lapis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (2) Lapis
Lapis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deeds slips nicely into half guard.
Deeds trying to control from Lapis's half guard. Lapis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Deeds controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deeds drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lapis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lapis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lapis! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (2) vs (6) Lapis
Deeds is looking for a sweep.
Deeds can't do much from the bottom here.
Lapis moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Deeds (2) vs (8) Lapis
Lapis has hold of Deeds's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Deeds manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lapis tries to control but Deeds wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Deeds to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Deeds shrugs it off.
Lapis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lapis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Deeds is squirming around, avoiding Lapis's attempts to control the action.
Lapis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds'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.
Lapis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lapis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapis goes for an armbar but Deeds turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Deeds. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (4) vs (8) Lapis
Deeds trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Deeds sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to pass the guard.
Deeds won't allow Lapis to sweep him here.
Deeds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lapis is keeping the position for now.
Lapis controls Deeds momentarily but Deeds frees himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lapis keeping full guard, as Deeds tries to pass.
Lapis 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.
Lapis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lapis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deeds haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lapis keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Lapis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lapis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lapis looking for subs off his back but Deeds has passed one foot through into half guard.
Deeds is working for a submission of some sort.
Lapis tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Lapis wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is refusing to be controlled, as Deeds sits in half guard.
Lapis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lapis is looking to control Deeds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lapis avoid being mounted?
Deeds is looking for a kimura but Lapis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Deeds to get the leverage.
Deeds is stalling here. Lapis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Deeds seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lapis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (4) vs (12) Lapis
Lapis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deeds keeps working.
Lapis has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Deeds is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lapis yanks on the arm and Deeds is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lapis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrey Lapis!
A very excited looking Andrey Lapis 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:
EMPIRE Tap Out
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brock Gracie (ranked 13457 p4p, 750 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 4324 p4p, 463 weight class). Lapis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Once Solemn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Brock Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie forces Lapis back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie jumps guard and drags Lapis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapis 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.
Lapis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lapis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lapis manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Lapis
Lapis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lapis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lapis is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Lapis wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lapis is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lapis avoid being mounted?
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to get back to full guard.
Lapis keeps trying to improve his position.
Lapis trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lapis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lapis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lapis wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Lapis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lapis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lapis is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Lapis
Lapis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Lapis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is looking for a sweep.
Lapis is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Lapis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (5) vs (4) Lapis
Lapis tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Lapis
Gracie 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.
Lapis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lapis, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Lapis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Lapis trying to control the position.
Lapis wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lapis pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Lapis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie pushes down on Lapis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lapis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (4) Lapis
Gracie controls the position from side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lapis tries to improve position but can't.
Lapis manages to get back to half guard.
Lapis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lapis wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is taking a breather. Lapis 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.
Gracie prevents Lapis from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lapis for as long as he can get away with.
Lapis actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Gracie 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.
Lapis trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Lapis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lapis is holding on for now.
Lapis wants to get back to full guard.
Lapis wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie continues to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lapis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Lapis tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Lapis (ranked 4086 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pedro (ranked 106 p4p, 9 weight class). Lapis comes into the arena with Once Solemn 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Lapis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; George Pedro!
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.
Pedro gets a clinch.
Pedro tightens his grip and picks Lapis up, before dumping him to the ground. Lapis manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lapis (0) vs (2) Pedro
Lapis is trying to keep Pedro in close.
Lapis 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: Lapis (2) vs (2) Pedro
Pedro wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapis is looking to take a break and control but Pedro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lapis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pedro defends it well.
Lapis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pedro sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro tries to roll over but Lapis keeps him under control.
Lapis is trying to work for a kimura but Pedro is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis wants to work for an arm triangle but Pedro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pedro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pedro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lapis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pedro is adopting a defensive guard.
Lapis trying to control but Pedro is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro pulls Lapis in to control the position.
Pedro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Pedro keeps moving.
Lapis looking to sit in guard and control but Pedro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (2) vs (4) Pedro
Pedro advances to half guard.
Lapis wants to control but Pedro is keeping busy.
Pedro wants to pass to mount but Lapis is defending the position.
Pedro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro trying to control from half guard but Lapis is working away.
Lapis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pedro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lapis defends it well.
Pedro trying to control the action but Lapis is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lapis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pedro keeps trying to improve his position.
Pedro prevents Lapis from improving his position.
Lapis wants to control but Pedro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lapis tries to roll over but Pedro keeps him under control.
Pedro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lapis tries to get to full guard but Pedro has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lapis looking for submissions off his back.
Lapis is looking to improve his position.
Lapis gets back to full guard.
Pedro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lapis keeping moving, preventing Pedro from controlling successfully.
Lapis being controlled here, momentarily.
Lapis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pedro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pedro tries to free his leg and advance position but Lapis is retaining full guard.
Pedro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pedro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lapis is keeping the position for now.
Lapis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lapis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pedro is one step ahead there.
Pedro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lapis is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pedro trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Pedro won't allow Lapis to sweep him here.
Lapis is trying to control the position but Pedro postures up.
Pedro 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.
Pedro trying to move into half guard but instead Lapis has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (4) vs (4) Pedro
Pedro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lapis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pedro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pedro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pedro trying to control the position here.
Lapis stopping the sweep attempt from Pedro.
Pedro keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
Lapis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pedro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lapis trying to control but Pedro is working from the bottom.
Pedro trying to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Pedro keeps moving.
Pedro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pedro keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedro looking for a sweep. Not yet Pedro, not yet.
Pedro working a defensive guard here.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Pedro keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pedro wants to sweep here but Lapis controlling him for the moment.
Lapis drops back looking for a leg! Pedro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pedro manages to kick Lapis off! Lapis jumps back into Pedro's guard.
Lapis trying to control but Pedro is working from the bottom.
Lapis wants to pass the guard but Pedro is keeping the position.
Pedro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pedro is trying to keep Lapis in close.
Lapis trying to control but Pedro is working from the bottom.
Pedro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lapis won't allow Pedro to sweep him here.
Pedro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lapis is aware though and is defending well.
Pedro is trying to control the position but Lapis postures up.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pedro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is really struggling to control Pedro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pedro looking to control.
Pedro keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
Pedro wants to sweep here but Lapis controlling him for the moment.
Lapis drops back looking for a leg! Pedro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pedro manages to kick Lapis off! Lapis jumps back into Pedro's guard.
Pedro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lapis won't allow Pedro to sweep him here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lapis trying to control but Pedro is working from the bottom.
Pedro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lapis manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (4) vs (6) Pedro
Pedro wants to control from the top but Lapis keeps moving.
Lapis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Lapis keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pedro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 222 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 4070 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Once Solemn . Georgy Fokin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Georgy Fokin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lapis has closed the distance and engaged Fokin in a clinch.
Fokin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fokin (2) vs (0) Lapis
Fokin tries to pass to full mount but Lapis defends it.
Fokin prevents Lapis from improving his position.
Lapis is still trying to improve position.
Lapis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fokin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fokin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fokin (2) vs (4) Lapis
Fokin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis is hanging on to Fokin's back as he tries to escape.
Lapis looking for the choke from the back.
Fokin breaks Lapis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fokin (4) vs (4) Lapis
Lapis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lapis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fokin looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis pulls Fokin in close to prevent any damage.
Lapis wants to sweep here but Fokin controlling him for the moment.
Lapis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lapis controls Fokin momentarily but Fokin frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin passes Lapis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lapis is defending against the submission attempts here by Fokin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fokin trying to control the pace.
Fokin prevents Lapis from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lapis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fokin.
Lapis wants to improve his position but Fokin is controlling well.
Fokin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lapis keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is trying to get back to full guard.
Lapis is refusing to be controlled, as Fokin sits in half guard.
Fokin is taking a breather. Lapis 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 six minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is looking to improve his position.
Fokin is pressing down on Lapis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lapis is holding on for now.
Lapis actively working from the bottom here.
Lapis trying to control here.
Fokin prevents Lapis from improving his position.
Lapis is refusing to be controlled, as Fokin sits in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Fokin is tapping! Great win for Lapis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrey Lapis!
Andrey Lapis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 447 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 3919 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Once Solemn . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Johan Farfy Iii! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lapis gets tackled into the cage by Farfy Iii. Farfy Iii maintains the clinch.
Farfy Iii ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Farfy Iii no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lapis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Farfy Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lapis trying to move into half guard but instead Farfy Iii has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farfy Iii (2) vs (0) Lapis
Lapis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farfy Iii's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farfy Iii (2) vs (2) Lapis
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Farfy Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis tries to free his leg and advance position but Farfy Iii is retaining full guard.
Lapis forces his way into half guard.
Lapis prevents Farfy Iii from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapis is trying to control the action in half guard but Farfy Iii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lapis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Farfy Iii is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ramirez School Of Excellence, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Farfy Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Lapis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is trying to control the action in half guard but Farfy Iii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lapis trying to pass the guard but Farfy Iii defending well.
Lapis trying to control from half guard but Farfy Iii is working away.
Farfy Iii wants to control but Lapis is keeping busy.
Farfy Iii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lapis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lapis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Farfy Iii (6) vs (2) Lapis
Lapis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Farfy Iii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to get back to full guard.
Lapis won't allow Farfy Iii to pass to mount.
Lapis wants to improve his position but Farfy Iii is controlling well.
Lapis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farfy Iii's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farfy Iii's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Farfy Iii (6) vs (6) Lapis
Farfy Iii won't enjoy being in this position. Lapis looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Farfy Iii is tapping - it's over boys! Lapis picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrey Lapis!
An out of breath Andrey Lapis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Johan Farfy Iii spoke after the fight, saying 'BS.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Lapis (ranked 3907 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Damozzi (ranked 4641 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis comes to the cage accompanied by Once Solemn . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Lapis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Frank Damozzi!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Damozzi gets tackled into the cage by Lapis. Lapis maintains the clinch.
Lapis tries to pull guard but Damozzi holds him up against the cage and eventually Lapis drops back down to his feet.
Damozzi manages to pull guard.
Damozzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Damozzi, not yet.
Damozzi has his foot on Lapis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lapis works his way back into a safe position though.
Lapis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Damozzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lapis has managed to get both his arms back between Damozzi's legs - danger averted.
Lapis trying to control but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
Damozzi has Lapis pulled in close to control his posture.
Lapis trying to control but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damozzi wants to sweep here but Lapis controlling him for the moment.
Damozzi trying to keep a closed guard but Lapis is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damozzi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lapis defends it easily.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Damozzi keeps moving.
Lapis won't allow Damozzi to sweep him here.
Lapis forces his way into half guard.
Damozzi is trying to maintain the position but Lapis is very close to passing his half guard.
Lapis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lapis is looking to take a break and control but Damozzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi moves into full guard.
Damozzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lapis defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lapis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Damozzi keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damozzi controls Lapis momentarily but Lapis frees himself.
Damozzi keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is looking for a triangle but Lapis pushes his legs off easily.
Lapis pushing down on Damozzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damozzi gets full guard.
Lapis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damozzi is keeping the position for now.
Damozzi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lapis controls the pace.
Damozzi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lapis escapes and throws Damozzi's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (3) vs (0) Damozzi
Damozzi is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Damozzi can't do much from the bottom here.
Lapis trying to control the position but Damozzi is working away.
Damozzi is trying to escape the position but Lapis is controlling the position.
Lapis trying to control the position but Damozzi is working away.
Damozzi tries to buck Lapis off but Lapis is having none of it.
Damozzi can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi tries to buck Lapis off but Lapis is having none of it.
Lapis trying to control the position but Damozzi is working away.
Damozzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Lapis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lapis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Damozzi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lapis trying to control the position but Damozzi is working away.
Lapis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Damozzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lapis's best efforts.
Damozzi wants to get back to full guard.
Damozzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Lapis.
Damozzi is trying to maintain the position but Lapis is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis trying to control from half guard but Damozzi is working away.
Damozzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Lapis.
Damozzi is trying to control but can't.
Lapis is looking to advance position but Damozzi won't allow it.
Damozzi wants to control but Lapis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Damozzi tries to get to full guard but Lapis has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Damozzi defends it well.
Damozzi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lapis manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lapis (6) vs (0) Damozzi
Lapis wants to control the pace but Damozzi is squirming around nicely.
Lapis goes for an armbar but Damozzi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Damozzi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lapis (6) vs (2) Damozzi
Damozzi lying in Lapis's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lapis decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Damozzi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Lapis!
Our winner, Andrey Lapis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
gc120
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Daniels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lapis shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense.
Lapis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daniels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lapis somewhat.
Lapis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lapis misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lapis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Daniels attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels slips under a jab from Lapis.
Daniels moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daniels moves forwards but Lapis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daniels tries to score with a low kick but Lapis moves his leg out of the way.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lapis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Lapis with that takedown attempt.
Daniels fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lapis just manages to avoid it.
Jack Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Lapis.
Daniels pushes Lapis away with a front kick.
Andrey Lapis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Lapis.
Lapis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lapis misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Daniels leaves Lapis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lapis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daniels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels throws a leg kick but Lapis moved away.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Lapis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lapis takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Daniels - just one landing.
Nice sprawl there from Daniels as Lapis shoots in.
It appears Daniels was looking to counter with a kick there.
Daniels throws a hook but Lapis avoids it easily.
Lapis cracks Daniels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lapis misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
A shot to the body from Lapis misses
and Daniels counters with a head kick. That will keep Lapis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jack Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lapis wants to clinch up but Daniels keeps it at a distance.
Lapis defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Lapis loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch.
Daniels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid body kick from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Lapis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lapis just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lapis.
Daniels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lapis.#T4#
Lapis takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Lapis looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Daniels tried to score with a low kick but Lapis checks it.
Daniels throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Lapis moves into the clinch successfully.
Lapis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daniels pushes Lapis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lapis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daniels walks away with a smile on his face. Lapis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapis. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lapis throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daniels connects with a body shot.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lapis.#CL2#
Lapis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daniels, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lapis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lapis checks a leg kick.
Daniels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Lapis.
Daniels thumps Lapis with a low kick.
Daniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lapis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lapis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lapis misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daniels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daniels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daniels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lapis.
Daniels is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Lapis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lapis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapis. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Daniels misses the target.
Daniels tried to score with a low kick but Lapis checks it.
Lapis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lapis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Lapis misses with an uppercut. Daniels saw that one coming.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jack Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels stuns Lapis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lapis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daniels. Daniels obviously looking to wear him down.
Lapis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
#CL2#
Lapis has Daniels up against the cage in a clinch.
Lapis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Lapis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Lapis.
Lapis fails to pull guard.
Jack Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Lapis.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Lapis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lapis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daniels holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels pushes Lapis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lapis tries to stall but Daniels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daniels tries to stall but Lapis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daniels looking to slow down the pace here.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Daniels here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapis.
Lapis being controlled against the cage.
Daniels lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Daniels lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Lapis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lapis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lapis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daniels wants to stand and escape but instead Lapis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Lapis postures up in Daniels's guard and throws a big left but Daniels blocks it.
Lapis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lapis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lapis throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely. #T4#
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lapis.
Lapis chips away with some ground and pound.
Lapis looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lapis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Daniels tries to stand but Lapis is controlling from the bottom.
Lapis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Lapis.
Lapis trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lapis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daniels defends it nicely.
Lapis throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels lands with a right hand.
Lapis tries to clinch up.
Daniels throws a lazy right hand but Lapis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lapis checks a leg kick.
Lapis works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lapis looking to score a takedown here. Daniels is defending well but Lapis drives through and ends up in Daniels's guard.
Lapis throws a big elbow that misses.
Lapis throwing strikes but missing.
Lapis throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels 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.
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lapis.
Lapis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lapis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Lapis tries to pass.
Lapis throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.
Lapis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lapis working some strikes from top position.
Lapis looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lapis trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer.
Daniels wants to get up but he can't break Lapis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andrey Lapis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Lapis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapis. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daniels, right into the meat.
Lapis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Lapis persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniels throwing a counter right hand but Lapis manages to avoid it.
Lapis tries to clinch up
and Daniels counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lapis's knee momentarily.
Nice body punch from Lapis.
Daniels misses with a hook
enabling Lapis to counter with a crisp jab.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapis. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels cracks the inside of Lapis's front leg.
Lapis lunges at Daniels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daniels's hand.
Jack Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Lapis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lapis works over Daniels's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Daniels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daniels throws a jab when Lapis was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daniels. That's going to slow Lapis down.
Lapis throws a combination that misses
and Daniels counters with an outside leg kick.
Daniels scores with a jab.
Daniels lands with a shot to the body.
Lapis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lapis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daniels thuds his right hand into Lapis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lapis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniels, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Daniels!
A victorious Jack Daniels 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:
gc113
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Lapis looks to land a left hand but Sorsa moved out of range nicely.
Lapis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorsa.
Lapis shoots in but Sorsa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lapis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sorsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lapis manages to avoid it.
Sorsa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sorsa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lapis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lapis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sorsa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sorsa works Lapis's body with a nice hook.
Sorsa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lapis.
Sorsa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Andrey Lapis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sorsa misses with a hook.
Lapis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sorsa leaves Lapis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Lapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorsa scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorsa misses with a double jab.
Lapis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sorsa.#T1#
Lapis misses with a straight left.
Lapis feints a jab promting Sorsa to slip. Lapis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sorsa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Repe Sorsa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lapis checks a low kick from Sorsa.
Lapis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sorsa sprawls and moves away.
Lapis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lapis moves out of range as Sorsa strikes.
Sorsa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sorsa staying out of range there.
Lapis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lapis lands a body shot.
Lapis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sorsa but Sorsa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from Lapis.
Lapis throws a body punch but Sorsa moves out of range.
Lapis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sorsa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sorsa looks to land a combination. Lapis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lapis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mist Of Pandaria in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Sorsa.
Lapis scores with a decent looking hook.
Sorsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sorsa lands with an uppercut that bounces Lapis off the cage and back into range.
Sorsa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lapis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sorsa circles away.#T2#
Sorsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sorsa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lapis scores with a nice right hand.
Lapis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sorsa's waist but Sorsa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lapis off to one side.
Sorsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lapis moves away.
Lapis blocks a low kick nicely.
Lapis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sorsa swivels and escapes.
Sorsa throws out a counter right but Lapis avoids it with no problem.
Lapis slips under a jab.
Sorsa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lapis.
Sorsa catches Lapis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sorsa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lapis lands a slapping body shot.
Lapis throws a looping overhand right but Sorsa ducks down to avoid it.
Lapis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lapis slips a jab and a cross from Sorsa.
Lapis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sorsa was well out of range. Poor timing from Lapis.
Sorsa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sorsa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lapis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sorsa. Sorsa obviously looking to wear him down.
Sorsa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapis.
#T3#
Sorsa misses with a wild body shot.
Sorsa throws a shot to the body.
Sorsa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sorsa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sorsa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot by Sorsa.
Lapis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sorsa throws a big shot that misses.
Sorsa swinging wildly here.
Sorsa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sorsa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lapis. That did some damage!
Lapis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sorsa.
A little jabbing left from Sorsa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sorsa ducks under a wild hook from Lapis.
Lapis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sorsa's head backwards.
Sorsa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lapis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lapis connects with a body shot that sends Sorsa's belly button to the back.
Lapis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sorsa to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Sorsa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sorsa throws a good cross that connects.
Sorsa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lapis.
Sorsa throws a big shot that misses.
Lapis avoids the body shot from Sorsa.
Sorsa ducks under a wild hook from Lapis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sorsa! But no joy.
Sorsa lands with a hook. Lapis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sorsa tries a low kick but Lapis avoids it.
Sorsa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lapis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lapis swings for the body but Sorsa moves out of range.
Sorsa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lapis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sorsa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lapis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sorsas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lapis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorsa.
Sorsa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lapis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lapis just misses with a punch to the body.
Sorsa lands a nice shot to the body.
Lapis shoots in for a takedown but Sorsa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good shot there by Sorsa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Repe Sorsa dominated that round.
That's time! Lapis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sorsa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lapis.
Sorsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lapis shoots for a takedown but Sorsa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sorsa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Sorsa misses its intended target.
Lapis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lapis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sorsa at a distance.
Lapis throws a jab but it's blocked by Sorsa.
Sorsa lands with an uppercut that bounces Lapis off the cage and back into range.
Sorsa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lapis throws an off balance right hand
and Sorsa counters with a low kick, right behind Lapis 's knee.
Lapis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sorsa manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Lapis misses its intended target.
A big right from Sorsa misses.
Lapis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lapis looks for a takedown but Sorsa sprawls well.
Lapis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sorsa to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Lapis.
Sorsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sorsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Lapis is just out of range.
Sorsa throws a looping overhand right but Lapis ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Sorsa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapis.
Lapis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sorsa.
Lapis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sorsa.
The fighters circling - Sorsa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lapis throws a looping overhand right but Sorsa ducks down to avoid it.
Sorsa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sorsa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lapis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sorsa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lapis misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Sorsa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sorsa thuds a left hand into Lapis's body.
Lapis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Repe Sorsa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lapis takes a swing at Sorsa's ribcage but misses.
Sorsa staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sorsa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lapis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sorsa throws out the jab.
Sorsa missing with a left hand there. Lapis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lapis lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lapis checks the leg kick.
Sorsa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lapis. #T2#
Lapis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lapis closes the distance and clinches up with Sorsa, looking for a takedown. Lapis pushes Sorsa against the cage but Sorsa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Lapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorsa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lapis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sorsa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Sorsa does it's job there.
Lapis swings for the body but Sorsa moves out of range.
Sorsa throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lapis misses the target.
Sorsa scores with a kick to the body.
Sorsa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lapis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lapis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lapis slips under a jab from Sorsa.
Sorsa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sorsa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapis.
Lapis darts in looking for a takedown but Sorsa gets double underhooks and turns Lapis into the cage.
Lapis moves out of range as Sorsa throws a body kick.
Lapis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sorsa manages to avoid it.
Lapis misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Sorsa lands a nice shot to the body.
Lapis throws a jab but it's blocked by Sorsa.
Sorsa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sorsa.
Sorsa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapis.
A jab from Lapis misses.
Sorsa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sorsa throws a low kick but Lapis moves out of range easily.
Sorsa connects with a right hand. Lapis shakes it off.#ROC2#
Lapis is rocked!
Sorsa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lapis in his tracks.
Oh Lapis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lapis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sorsa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lapis with a body shot.
Sorsa scores with a jab.
Sorsa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body kick from Sorsa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorsa misses with a series of wild punches.
Sorsa lands a big right hook! Lapis looks hurt but is still standing! Sorsa lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Lapis falls down and Sorsa dives in with a huge hammer fist! Lapis's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Sorsa runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Repe Sorsa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Repe Sorsa waved his t-shirt featuring Machine Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
gc108
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Lapis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schtrappe scores with a nice strike.
Schtrappe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Schtrappe.
A punch combination from Lapis misses.
Lapis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Schtrappe walks into a stiff left hand from Lapis.
Schtrappe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lapis throws a big shot that misses.
Lapis throws a right hand that Schtrappe ducks under and follows up with a left that Schtrappe also avoids with ease.
Schtrappe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrey Lapis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schtrappe lands a jab to the nose.
Lapis slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapis scores with a three punch combo!
Schtrappe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lapis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schtrappe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lapis counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Lapis clobbers Schtrappe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lapis misses with a looping right.
Schtrappe connects with a leg kick. Lapis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lapis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lapis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lapis throws out a powerful jab.
Schtrappe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lapis.
Lapis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lapis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lapis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schtrappe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapis throws a hook to the side of Schtrappe's head but Schtrappe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lapis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schtrappe counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Schtrappe doesn't manage to clinch there - Lapis circles away.
Some wild striking there from Lapis.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schtrappe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lapis fails to land the takedown.
Schtrappe slips a jab and a cross from Lapis.
Schtrappe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Lapis misses.
Lapis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schtrappe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lapis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lapis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Schtrappe blocks a jab.
Lapis lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Schtrappe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Lapis checks it.
Lapis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacque Schtrappe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Lapis.
Lapis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lapis ducks under a wild hook from Schtrappe.
Lapis throws a hook but Schtrappe blocks it.
Lapis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schtrappe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lapis manages to avoid it.
Lapis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lapis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schtrappe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schtrappe is looking for a counter combo.
Lapis lands a jab to the head.
Lapis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lapis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schtrappe throwing a counter right hand but Lapis manages to avoid it.
Lapis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schtrappe swivels and escapes.
Schtrappe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lapis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Lapis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schtrappe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lapis is in Schtrappe's guard.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schtrappe is pulling down on Lapis's head to control his posture.
Schtrappe keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
Lapis stands up over Schtrappe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schtrappe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lapis stopping the sweep attempt from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapis with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Lapis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lapis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Schtrappe misses.
Lapis moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Lapis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Schtrappe has one foot on Lapis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lapis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lapis avoids the body shot from Schtrappe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schtrappe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Lapis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schtrappe defending well as Lapis loads up on a big left hand.
Lapis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schtrappe throws out the jab.
Lapis shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Schtrappe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schtrappe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lapis.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Schtrappe as Lapis shoots in.
Schtrappe throws a wild body kick that Lapis sees coming a mile off.
Lapis lands a slapping body shot.
Lapis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacque Schtrappe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Lapis.
Schtrappe avoids the body shot from Lapis.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lapis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lapis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schtrappe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lapis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schtrappe after a bit of a struggle.
Schtrappe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schtrappe has a couple of punches blocked by Lapis.
#T2#
A body shot lands from Schtrappe.
Lapis tries to score a body lock takedown but Schtrappe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lapis is working for takedown but Schtrappe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lapis is trying to break the clinch but Schtrappe is controlling him.
Lapis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schtrappe after a bit of a struggle.
Lapis is breathing heavily.
Schtrappe stalls. #BC#
Schtrappe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Lapis does no damage.
Lapis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schtrappe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andrey Lapis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schtrappe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lapis moves out of range of the leg kick from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands a slapping body shot.
Schtrappe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lapis was well out of range. Poor timing from Schtrappe.
Lapis shoots in but no luck this time.
As Lapis tries to get set, Schtrappe tries to push him back and clinch up but Lapis manages to avoid the attempt.
Lapis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Schtrappe counters by clinching up. #T3#
Schtrappe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schtrappe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lapis stalls.
Schtrappe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lapis throws a head punch that misses.
Lapis has Schtrappe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schtrappe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schtrappe gets underhooks to prevent Lapis's takedown attempt.
Lapis tries to work over Schtrappe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lapis is trying to break the clinch but Schtrappe is controlling him.
A short left from Lapis.
Lapis working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Lapis tightens his grip and picks Schtrappe up, before dumping him to the ground. Schtrappe manages to land in guard.
Lapis trying to control but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.
Andrey Lapis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schtrappe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schtrappe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lapis trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Schtrappe seems content to control.#SUB2#
Lapis looking for submissions off his back.
Schtrappe working over Lapis with some ground and pound. Lapis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapis is looking for a sweep. Schtrappe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Schtrappe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Schtrappe lands a jab to the nose.
Lapis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schtrappe counters with a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lapis moves away from the strike by Schtrappe.
Lapis misses the shot to the body.
Schtrappe is looking to counter the offense by Lapis and move into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schtrappe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Lapis shoots in and bounces Schtrappe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Schtrappe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lapis off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
No joy there for Lapis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapis takes a swing at Schtrappe's ribcage but misses.
Lapis throws an off balance right hand
and Schtrappe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Lapis misses with a takedown attempt - Schtrappe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schtrappe slips under a jab.
Schtrappe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schtrappe doesn't manage to clinch there - Lapis circles away.
Lapis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schtrappe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lapis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schtrappe counters with a nice uppercut.
Schtrappe misses with a wild body shot.
Lapis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lapis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lapis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Lapis does no damage.
Lapis throws a hook to the side of Schtrappe's head but Schtrappe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lapis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schtrappe.
Lapis fails to land with a series of punches.
Lapis thuds a left hand into Schtrappe's body.#T2#
Lapis throws a body shot but no joy.
Lapis misses with a few strikes there.
Schtrappe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lapis misses with a combination
#CL#
and Schtrappe counters by moving into the clinch.
Lapis blocks a body shot from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands a hook that snaps the head of Lapis backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schtrappe prevents the takedown attempt.
Schtrappe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lapis up against the cage.
Lapis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lapis stops a takedown attempt from Schtrappe.
A short body shot lands from Lapis as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Schtrappe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Schtrappe prevents Lapis from breaking the clinch.
Lapis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schtrappe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jacque Schtrappe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Lapis.#T3#
Lapis has a couple of punches blocked by Schtrappe.
A right hand to the body from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lapis backwards.
Schtrappe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lapis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lapis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lapis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schtrappe is looking for a takedown.
Jacque Schtrappe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schtrappe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lapis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schtrappe stops a takedown attempt from Lapis.
#BC2#
Lapis breaks from the clinch.
Schtrappe throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapis. #T4#
A nice combination there by Lapis.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schtrappe moves in looking to clinch but Lapis pushes him off.
Schtrappe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schtrappe throws a body shot but no joy.
Schtrappe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lapis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lapis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lapis shoots in for a double leg but Schtrappe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut.
Lapis misses with a two punch combination.
Lapis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schtrappe's waist but Schtrappe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lapis off to one side.
Schtrappe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Schtrappe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schtrappe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrey Lapis.
I think Lapis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Lapis!
Andrey Lapis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King of Fists for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
gc105
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Lapis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lapis looks to land a combination but Baraka avoids it well.
It looked like Baraka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Baraka gets a takedown into half guard.
Lapis trying to control from the bottom.
Baraka is keen to just control but Lapis is a slippery customer.
Lapis is trying to maintain the position but Baraka is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Baraka seems to be looking for submissions.
Baraka is pressing down on Lapis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lapis is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baraka. #SUB#
Baraka seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Lapis is staying active underneath Baraka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lapis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Baraka passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Baraka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lapis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lapis!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baraka keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
Lapis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Lapis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baraka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baraka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baraka! #REVR#
Baraka trying to control the action but Lapis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Baraka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baraka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lapis is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Baraka tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Baraka swings around for an armbar but Lapis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Baraka's guard.
Lapis trying to control but Baraka is working from the bottom.
My spies in Mist Of Pandaria inform me that Lapis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapis postures up.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Baraka keeps moving. #T4#
Lapis won't allow Baraka to sweep him here.
Lapis advances position into side control!
Baraka is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Lapis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baraka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baraka wants to control but Lapis postures up.
Baraka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lapis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lapis wants to control but Baraka is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Lapis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lapis stuffs the takedown.
Lapis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Lapis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baraka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lapis working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lapis wants to stand but Baraka has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #SUB2#
Lapis has gone for a leg lock! Baraka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lapis's guard.#REVR#
Baraka throws a big elbow that misses.
Baraka is looking to advance position but Lapis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baraka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Baraka trying to hold on to Lapis's head to control him but Lapis postures up.
Baraka has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lapis wants to pass the guard but Baraka is defending well.
Baraka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baraka trying to hold on to Lapis's head to control him but Lapis postures up.
Baraka is looking for a sweep. Lapis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baraka is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lapis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lapis wants to stand but Baraka has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lapis is keen to just control but Baraka is a slippery customer.
Lapis throwing shots but Baraka is blocking nicely.
Lapis controlling the action here.#SUB#
Baraka actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Lapis is thwarting Baraka's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baraka wants to clinch up but Lapis keeps it at a distance.
Lapis misses with a wild combination.
Lapis throws a body punch but Baraka moves out of range.
Lapis jabs at Baraka's body.
Baraka throws the left hand but Lapis avoids the punch easily.
Baraka throws the left hand but Lapis avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Baraka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lapis is trying to defend but Baraka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baraka is trying to control the action in half guard but Lapis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Lapis trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Baraka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lapis has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Baraka seems to be looking for submissions.
Ephraim Baraka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lapis trying to control here.
Baraka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lapis!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lapis can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrey Lapis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baraka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Lapis successfully pulls guard.
Baraka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lapis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baraka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Lapis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baraka defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baraka drops back looking for a leg! Lapis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lapis manages to kick Baraka off! Baraka jumps back into Lapis's guard.
Baraka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Baraka wants to pass the guard but Lapis is keeping the position.
Baraka wants to control from the top but Lapis keeps moving.
Lapis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baraka stopping the sweep attempt from Lapis.
Baraka pushes down on Lapis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baraka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lapis's head.
Andrey Lapis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baraka missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Baraka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lapis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baraka tries to free his leg and advance position but Lapis is retaining full guard.
Baraka trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Lapis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lapis, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lapis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baraka pinned against the cage. Baraka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Baraka misses the target.#T3#
Baraka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lapis! But no joy.
Lapis tries to close the distance and clinch but Baraka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baraka tries to close the distance and clinch but Lapis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lapis misses with a takedown
enabling Baraka to counter with a crisp jab.
Lapis misses with a two punch combination.
Ephraim Baraka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baraka misses with a takedown attempt - Lapis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lapis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lapis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baraka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ephraim Baraka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lapis lands a lovely overhand right.
Ephraim Baraka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Lapis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baraka's guard.#SUB#
Baraka has his foot on Lapis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lapis works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Baraka is looking for a triangle but Lapis pushes his legs off easily.
Baraka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Baraka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis won't allow Baraka to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Baraka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lapis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baraka trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrey Lapis.
I've got Lapis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Lapis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andrey Lapis made sure he mentioned King of Fists, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
gc102
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Sailor shoots and misses
and Lapis counters with a one-two to the body.
Lapis tries to bum rush Sailor with a series of wild strikes but Sailor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lapis connects with a right hand. Sailor shakes it off.
Sailor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lapis avoids it really well and circles away.
Lapis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lapis tries to counter by clinching up but Sailor breaks away and moves out of range.
Andrey Lapis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinbad Sailor.
Sailor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lapis's hands.#CL#
Lapis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lapis prevents a body shot from Sailor.
Lapis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lapis lands a left hand.
Lapis throws a punch but it's blocked by Sailor.
Come on Sailor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Lapis. #T1#
Sailor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lapis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lapis is trying to maintain a safe position but Sailor gets an underhook and turns Lapis into the cage.
Sailor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lapis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Lapis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lapis clinches with his opponent.
Lapis slowing the pace effectively.
Lapis wants to stall.
A short right from Lapis.
Sailor wants to stall.
Sailor stalls.
Sailor fails to pull guard.
Lapis tries to pull guard but Sailor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Lapis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lapis has a couple of punches blocked by Sailor.
Lapis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lapis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sailor is defending well.
I was talking to Lapis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sailor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Sailor manages to pull guard.
Lapis forces his way into half guard.
Sailor wants to improve his position but Lapis is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Lapis there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Lapis wants to work for an arm triangle but Sailor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sailor has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ground and pound from Lapis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sailor gets full guard.#T3#
Lapis pushing down on Sailor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lapis slows the pace down in half guard.
Lapis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sailor is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sailor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sailor tries to roll over but Lapis keeps him under control.
Sailor is trying to control but can't.
Sailor tries to get to full guard but Lapis has control of the leg.
Lapis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sailor wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Lapis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lapis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lapis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sailor wants to hold on but Lapis pushes him away.
Sailor regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lapis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lapis trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Lapis dominated that round.
That's time! Lapis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Sailor clinches. #BC#
Lapis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lapis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sailor is fending him off so far but Lapis persists. Nope, Sailor circles away and we're back to standing.
Sailor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sailor misses with a takedown attempt - Lapis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lapis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sailor throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lapis misses the target.
Lapis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sailor can do to turn this around?
Lapis throws a shot from downtown. Sailor moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Sailor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lapis breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis goes for a double leg but Sailor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sailor continues to drive forward.
Sailor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andrey Lapis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Lapis clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Sailor pulls guard effortlessly.
Sailor keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sailor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lapis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Sailor looking for a sweep. Not yet Sailor, not yet.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sailor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lapis sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Sailor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sailor keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
Lapis stands up over Sailor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailor can't keep his opponent in guard - Lapis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sailor is trying to maintain the position but Lapis is very close to passing his half guard.
Lapis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lapis trying to control the action but Sailor is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sailor actively working from the bottom here.
Sailor controlling the position for now.
Lapis is looking to take a break and control but Sailor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Sailor trying to control here.
Sailor is looking for a sweep. Lapis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lapis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Sailor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lapis in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Lapis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sailor moves into full guard.
Sailor tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lapis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Sailor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Sailor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lapis pushing down on Sailor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sailor manages to get to full guard.
Lapis postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lapis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sailor working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sinbad Sailor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sailor fails with a takedown attempt.
Lapis throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sailor! But no joy.
Sailor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lapis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sailor.
A telegraphed right hand from Lapis misses the target. #CL2#
Sailor clinches up with Lapis and pushes him back against the cage.
Sailor lands with a light punch inside.
Sailor can't find room to land a body shot as Lapis controls the action.
Lapis wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sailor trying to stall but Lapis improves his position.
#TD2#
Sailor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sailor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sailor throwing shots but Lapis is blocking nicely. #T1#
Lapis trying to control from the bottom.
Andrey Lapis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lapis tries to get to full guard but Sailor has control of the leg.
Sailor thows a huge punch but Lapis dodges it nicely.
Lapis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sailor.
Sailor throws a strike but Lapis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lapis won't allow Sailor to sweep him here.
Lapis pushes down on Sailor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sailor tries to get to full guard but Lapis has control of the leg.
Lapis is trying to control the action in half guard but Sailor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB#
Lapis wants to work for an arm triangle but Sailor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sailor wants to get back to full guard.
Lapis is trying to control the action in half guard but Sailor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sailor looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lapis seems to be working for a kimura but Sailor defends the submission attempt.
Lapis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lapis controlling his opponent. #T3#
Lapis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sailor is looking to escape.
Sailor is trying desperately to improve position.
Lapis wants to control the pace but Sailor is squirming around nicely.
Lapis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sailor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sailor is bucking up trying to escape but Lapis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lapis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sailor is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Sailor wants to hold on but Lapis pushes him away.
Sailor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lapis looking to control but Sailor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sailor tries to reverse the position but Lapis maintains control.
Lapis wants to control the pace but Sailor is squirming around nicely.
Lapis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sailor can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lapis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Lapis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lapis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Lapis!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andrey Lapis waved his t-shirt featuring King of Fists's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
gc91
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Edilhson moves into the clinch.
Lapis misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Lapis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lapis is looking to control Edilhson's arms but Edilhson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lapis has his back to the cage.
Edilhson lands a left hand.
Lapis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edilhson looking to throw knees to the head but Lapis is blocking nicely.
Edilhson trying to control the position but instead, Lapis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edilhson into the cage.
Edilhson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lapis won't allow it.
Edilhson prevents the takedown attempt.
Edilhson throws an elbow but it misses.
Lapis just leaning against Edilhson, taking a breather.
Edilhson takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Lapis breaks from the clinch.
Edilhson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lapis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edilhson misses the jab.
Lapis throws a big counter combination but Edilhson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Edilhson dodges the punch combination from Lapis.
Edilhson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edilhson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edilhson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lapis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lapis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edilhson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Lapis.
Edilhson throws a right hand that Lapis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lapis also avoids with ease.
Edilhson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lapis.#CL2#
Edilhson forces Lapis back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Lapis breaks the clinch.
Edilhson slips under a jab.
Lapis misses with a double jab.
Edilhson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lapis dodges the punch combination from Edilhson.
#T2#
Edilhson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edilhson misses with a low kick.
Edilhson throws a wild body kick that Lapis sees coming a mile off.
Edmundo Edilhson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edilhson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Edilhson takes the fight into the clinch.
Edilhson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Lapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edilhson trying to land knees to the body.
Lapis swings wildly with an uppercut but Edilhson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edilhson prevents Lapis from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Lapis decides to pull guard.
Edilhson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Edilhson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lapis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Edilhson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lapis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Edilhson connects with a couple of short punches.
Edilhson won't allow Lapis to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edilhson throws a big elbow that misses.
Edilhson throws an elbow that misses. Lapis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Edilhson's guard. Nice move by Lapis!#REVR#
Edilhson keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
Lapis looking to sit in guard and control but Edilhson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Edilhson trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edilhson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapis pulls Edilhson in to control the position. #SUB#
Lapis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edilhson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Lapis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edilhson wants to control from the top but Lapis keeps moving.
Edilhson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lapis is retaining full guard.
Lapis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edilhson throws a big elbow that misses.
Lapis looking to control.
Edilhson throws a strike but Lapis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lapis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lapis preventing the sweep.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Edilhson keeps moving.
Lapis sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Edilhson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A big left from Lapis misses.
A right-left combo lands from Lapis.
Lapis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lapis doesn't manage to clinch there - Edilhson circles away.
Lapis moves out of range as Edilhson throws a body kick.
Lapis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edilhson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lapis lands a head shot.
Edilhson lands with a kick to the temple. Lapis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Lapis closes the distance and clinches.
Lapis lands with a right to the head.
Lapis slows down the pace here.
Lapis digs a right hand into Edilhson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edilhson's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Lapis.
Edilhson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lapis.
Edilhson tries to land a knee to the head but Lapis blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Edilhson throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Edilhson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edilhson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edilhson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Lapis does no damage.
Edilhson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lapis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Lapis moves into the clinch successfully.
Lapis tries to break free but Edilhson pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lapis as Edilhson tries to tie him up.
Lapis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Edilhson to keep the fight standing.
Lapis misses with the head strike.
Lapis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Lapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edilhson prevents a body shot from Lapis. #T2##TD#
Lapis lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Edilhson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Andrey Lapis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Lapis has managed to clinch.
Lapis struggles to land a body shot inside as Edilhson controls his hands.
Edilhson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lapis prevents Edilhson from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lapis.
Lapis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Edilhson up against the cage.
Edilhson lands a body punch. #BC#
Lapis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Lapis gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Edilhson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lapis's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Lapis! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Edilhson has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andrey Lapis!
A very excited looking Andrey Lapis 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.
In defeat, Edmundo Edilhson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great fight "The Lone Wolf" Booker McQuade I managed to get you in an armbar the first fight but you won fair and square this time I will be back to get my title tho!'.
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