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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 4428 p4p, 448 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 7393 p4p, 567 weight class). Byhenikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harbinger. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 13 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Byhenikov defends well and Tamland ends up having to push Byhenikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tamland scores with a takedown into Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (0) Byhenikov
Tamland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byhenikov is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Tamland controlling him for the moment.
Byhenikov 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: Tamland (2) vs (2) Byhenikov
Tamland is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tamland is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov seems to be working for a kimura but Tamland defends the submission attempt.
Byhenikov prevents Tamland from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tamland is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Igor Byhenikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ADWGC 4
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 7768 p4p, 561 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4425 p4p, 431 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 6 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 13 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Officer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tamland is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Officer can't fight it off and eventually Tamland manages to take the fight to the floor. Officer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Officer (0) vs (2) Tamland
Officer 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.
Officer has his hands on Tamland's head, controlling the position.
Officer looking for a sweep. Not yet Officer, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Officer is keeping the position.
Officer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Officer continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
Officer controlling the position.
Officer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tamland is stalling in the full guard.
Officer managing to control the position.
Tamland 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Officer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Officer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tamland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Officer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tamland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Officer is trying to control the position but Tamland postures up.
Officer is pulling down on Tamland's head to control his posture.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck.
Officer is pulling down on Tamland's head. It's preventing any offense from Tamland, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Officer looking to control.
Officer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tamland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tamland stopping the sweep attempt from Officer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer pulls Tamland in to control the position.
Tamland postures up.
Tamland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Officer is pulling down on Tamland's head. It's preventing any offense from Tamland, at least for the moment.
Tamland controlling from the top position.
Officer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer 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.
Officer has his hands on Tamland's head, controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Officer can't keep his opponent in guard - Tamland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Officer is positioning himself well to prevent Tamland advancing to mount.
Tamland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Officer! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (0) vs (5) Tamland
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Officer can't escape the position.
Officer wants to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Officer is trying to escape the mount.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Officer is squirming around nicely.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Officer is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Officer tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Officer tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Tamland trying to control but Officer is having none of it.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Officer is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Officer working to try and regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Officer to control.
Officer regains half guard.
Officer has his hands clasped together around Tamland's back. He's all about the action.
Officer is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Officer keeping hold of Tamland's head, controlling as best he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Officer'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.
Officer tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Tamland not doing much here.
Officer wants to control but Tamland is keeping busy.
Officer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tamland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Officer tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Tamland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Officer is controlling Tamland's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Officer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamland is working away from the top position though.
Officer wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Officer is controlling Tamland's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tamland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Officer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Officer is looking to improve his position.
Tamland is thwarting Officer's attempts to control the position.
Officer is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tamland passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (0) vs (8) Tamland
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Officer to control.
Officer is trying desperately to improve position.
Officer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Officer wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Officer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tamland is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Officer is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 8 to 0.
Brick Tamland is the new welterweight champion!
Brick Tamland decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GRAPPLEMANIA PPV
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1179 p4p, 143 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4400 p4p, 431 weight class). Pavlov comes to the cage accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 13 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Tamland. No joy for Pavlov on that attempt.
Pavlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tamland's waist but Tamland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pavlov off to one side.
Tamland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pavlov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Tamland
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tamland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tamland slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tamland prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Tamland postures up.
Pavlov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
Tamland wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Tamland is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Tamland says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Tamland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Tamland seems content to control.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov wants to control the action here but instead Tamland manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Tamland
Tamland controlling from mount.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Pavlov is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
Pavlov is not content to let Tamland control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tamland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tamland's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (5) Tamland
Pavlov is looking for the choke from the back position but Tamland is controlling his hands well.
Pavlov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tamland turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (7) Tamland
Tamland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov pulls Tamland in close to his closed guard and prevents Tamland from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tamland pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tamland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Tamland's head to control him but Tamland postures up.
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Tamland from advancing to side control.
Pavlov is trying to control but Tamland passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (4) vs (10) Tamland
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tamland's best efforts.
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Tamland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is not content to let Tamland control the position.
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Pavlov is looking to control Tamland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tamland prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Tamland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Tamland is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov is looking to control Tamland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Tamland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to control the position but Tamland says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tamland content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tamland pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tamland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Tamland's head to control him but Tamland postures up.
Pavlov is refusing to be controlled, as Tamland sits in half guard.
Pavlov with the active half guard here but Tamland passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (4) vs (13) Tamland
Tamland happy to just control the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Tamland keeps moving and retains side control.
Tamland slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Tamland 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tamland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Tamland has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pavlov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (4) vs (15) Tamland
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 15 to 4.
Brick Tamland thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EMP Grappling 10
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 7631 p4p, 560 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4367 p4p, 437 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brick Tamland was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 12 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Officer feints and as Tamland raises his hands in defense, Officer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Officer (2) vs (0) Tamland
Tamland being controlled here, momentarily.
Tamland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Officer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tamland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Officer controls the pace.
Officer is pushing down on Tamland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tamland is fighting to maintain full guard but Officer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tamland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Officer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Officer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Officer (2) vs (4) Tamland
Tamland controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland is hanging on to Officer's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer trying to control the action but Tamland just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Officer.
You can see the frustration on Officer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Tamland has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Officer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tamland biding his time, controlling Officer.
Tamland is hanging on to Officer's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Officer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Officer breaks Tamland's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (4) vs (4) Tamland
Officer preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Officer'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.
Officer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tamland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Officer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (4) vs (6) Tamland
Tamland won't allow Officer to sweep him here.
Officer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
Officer keeping full guard, as Tamland tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Officer is adopting a defensive guard.
Officer 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: Officer (6) vs (6) Tamland
Officer content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control from the bottom.
Officer trying to control the pace.
Tamland is looking for a sweep. Officer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Officer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Officer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tamland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tamland is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Officer stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer prevents Tamland from improving his position.
Tamland keeping hold of Officer's head, controlling as best he can.
Officer stalling.
Officer wants to pass to mount but Tamland is defending the position.
Officer is controlling the pace.
Tamland is staying active underneath Officer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Officer controlling the action here.
Officer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (9) vs (6) Tamland
Tamland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Officer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tamland is looking to escape.
Officer controlling his opponent.
Officer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tamland for as long as he can get away with.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Officer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tamland is working to get back to half guard.
Tamland tries to hold on but Officer postures up.
Officer looking to control but Tamland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Officer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tamland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Officer avoids the attempt from Tamland to control.
Officer controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Officer controlling from the full mount.
Tamland has given up his back here. Will Officer look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Officer (12) vs (6) Tamland
Officer has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tamland's body.
Tamland trying to control but not successfully.
Tamland tries to escape the position.
Officer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is in bad spot here.
Officer has good solid back control here.
Tamland breaks Officer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (12) vs (8) Tamland
Officer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tamland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Officer is pulling down on Tamland's head. It's preventing any offense from Tamland, at least for the moment.
Officer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck.
Tamland is fighting to break Officer's control of his arms but Officer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tamland controlling from the top position.
Officer pulls Tamland in close to prevent any damage.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck.
Officer has Tamland pulled in close to control his posture.
Tamland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to control the position here.
Officer continues to stall.
Officer is trying to keep Tamland in close.
Officer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamland is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to control the position.
Officer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tamland is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tamland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Officer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Officer controlling the position.
Officer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tamland is now in half guard.
Officer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamland is working away from the top position though.
Tamland is taking a breather. Officer 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Officer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tamland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Officer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Officer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Officer holds on and takes a little breather.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control from the top but Officer keeps moving.
Tamland sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Officer is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Officer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Officer is trying to keep Tamland in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Officer takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
Police Officer retains his welterweight title!
Police Officer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 8
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake (ranked 4650 p4p, 459 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4390 p4p, 443 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 9 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 12 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tamland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blake but Blake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tamland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tamland looks for a takedown but Blake sprawls well.
Michael Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamland.
Tamland shoots in but Blake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tamland fails with a takedown attempt.
Tamland shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blake is trying to defend but Tamland finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (0) vs (2) Tamland
Blake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamland pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is looking to improve his position.
Tamland controlling the pace.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but Blake defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tamland is looking to advance position but Blake won't allow it.
Blake tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Blake is looking to control Tamland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blake avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control from Blake's half guard. Blake has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blake managing to control the position.
Tamland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake is trying to keep Tamland in close.
Blake being controlled here, momentarily.
Tamland passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (0) vs (5) Tamland
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blake manages to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blake is trying is best to control the position here.
Tamland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blake wants to control the action here but instead Tamland manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (0) vs (8) Tamland
Blake is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Blake is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tamland wants to control but Blake has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blake is not content to let Tamland control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland not doing much here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tamland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tamland tries to pass to full mount but Blake defends it.
Tamland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (0) vs (11) Tamland
Tamland controlling his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Blake is squirming around nicely.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blake working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland controlling from mount.
Blake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Tamland 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.
Blake tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
Blake is working hard here to advance position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Well,Blake is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Tamland looking to control but Blake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Blake is looking to get to half guard.
We've been informed that Tamland has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blake is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Blake tries to lock up and control but Tamland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blake can't escape the position.
Tamland controlling his opponent.
Tamland trying to control but Blake is having none of it.
Blake is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 11 to 0.
After winning the bout, Brick Tamland 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 23 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 4357 p4p, 423 weight class) and Thatcher Halverson (ranked 2355 p4p, 0 weight class). Halverson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 11 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Thatcher Halverson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halverson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tamland circles away.
Tamland swats away the attempt to clinch by Halverson.
Tamland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Halverson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tamland somewhat.
Tamland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halverson defends it nicely.
Halverson tries to clinch there but Tamland circles away.
Halverson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tamland's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (0) vs (2) Halverson
Tamland working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
Halverson is pushing down on Tamland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tamland is fighting to maintain full guard but Halverson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Tamland is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halverson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (5) Halverson
Tamland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halverson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tamland tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but Tamland defending well.
Halverson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Halverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamland is keeping the position for now.
Halverson forces his way into half guard.
Tamland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tamland is looking for a sweep. Halverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halverson tries to pass to full mount but Tamland defends it.
Tamland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halverson seems to be working for a kimura but Tamland defends the submission attempt.
Tamland wants to improve his position but Halverson is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halverson wants to pass to mount but Tamland is defending the position.
Halverson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (8) Halverson
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halverson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tamland's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halverson is still trying to improve position.
Tamland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halverson's best efforts.
Tamland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Halverson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tamland is just riding it out for now. Halverson eventually gives up the hold.
Tamland looking for submissions off his back.
Tamland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries to roll over but Halverson keeps him under control.
Tamland is trying to maintain the position but Halverson is very close to passing his half guard.
Halverson is looking to take a break and control but Tamland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamland trying to control from the bottom.
Halverson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (11) Halverson
Halverson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halverson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tamland regains half guard.
Halverson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (14) Halverson
Tamland working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland 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: Tamland (2) vs (14) Halverson
Tamland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halverson trying to keep a closed guard but Tamland is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halverson wants to sweep but no luck.
Halverson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tamland looking to pass the guard.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
Halverson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halverson looking for a sweep. Not yet Halverson, not yet.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halverson is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halverson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tamland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halverson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tamland has managed to get both his arms back between Halverson's legs - danger averted.
Tamland postures up.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Halverson is keeping the position.
Halverson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tamland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (16) Halverson
Tamland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halverson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tamland looking for subs off his back but Halverson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Halverson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is not content to let Halverson control the position.
Halverson stalling away here and it's allowed Tamland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halverson stopping the sweep attempt from Tamland.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Tamland keeps moving.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
Halverson passes Tamland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Halverson wants to pass the guard but Tamland is defending well.
Tamland wants to get back to full guard.
Tamland is working hard here to advance position.
Halverson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland moves into full guard.
Halverson wants to control from the top but Tamland keeps moving.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halverson postures up.
Halverson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (2) vs (19) Halverson
Tamland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halverson's best efforts.
Halverson stalling away here and it's allowed Tamland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to sweep but no luck.
Halverson trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Halverson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tamland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halverson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (2) vs (22) Halverson
Tamland regains half guard there - taking advantage of Halverson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tamland tries to get to full guard but Halverson has control of the leg.
Tamland gets back to full guard.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halverson trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Halverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halverson has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.
Tamland looking for a sweep. Not yet Tamland, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halverson has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.
Tamland wants to sweep here but Halverson controlling him for the moment.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tamland keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controls Halverson momentarily but Halverson frees himself.
Halverson preventing the sweep.
Halverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halverson trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Halverson passes Tamland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tamland wants to control but Halverson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halverson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halverson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tamland has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Halverson is looking for a kimura but Tamland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halverson to get the leverage.
Tamland is looking to improve his position.
Halverson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tamland defends it well.
Tamland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tamland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halverson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (4) vs (22) Halverson
And that's the end of the fight!
Halverson wins on points by 22 to 4.
As Thatcher Halverson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'M THE BEST. The greatest fighter on the planet.'. |
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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 Brick Tamland (ranked 4242 p4p, 417 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 2278 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 11 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tamland gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tamland (4) vs (0) Dravezesdi
The referee asks Tamland politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tamland prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dravezesdi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tamland off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tamland (4) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Tamland tries to escape but Dravezesdi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Tamland right now.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tamland tries to escape the position.
Dravezesdi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dravezesdi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland tries to break free.
Dravezesdi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tamland is defending well though. Dravezesdi let's go of the attempt for now.
Tamland wants to escape the position.
Dravezesdi is looking for the choke from the back position but Tamland is controlling his hands well.
Tamland is trying to break free.
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Tamland's back but Tamland is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tamland. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (6) vs (4) Dravezesdi
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking for a guillotine here but Tamland defends easily.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dravezesdi can't keep his opponent in guard - Tamland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tamland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (9) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tamland tries to control but Dravezesdi wriggling away.
Dravezesdi tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Dravezesdi tries to hold on but Tamland postures up.
Dravezesdi working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland looking to control but Dravezesdi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tamland controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Dravezesdi is squirming around nicely.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Dravezesdi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dravezesdi regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tamland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tamland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dravezesdi wants to hit a switch here but Tamland passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dravezesdi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (12) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is working to get back to half guard.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is working to get back to half guard.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Tamland trying to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Dravezesdi working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.
Dravezesdi tries to hold on but Tamland postures up.
Tamland controlling his opponent.
Dravezesdi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi regains half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Tamland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
Tamland is thwarting Dravezesdi's attempts to control the position.
Tamland controlling the action here.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dravezesdi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tamland jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (15) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to buck Tamland off but Tamland is having none of it.
Tamland trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi struggling a bit here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep.
Dravezesdi gets back to half guard.
Tamland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dravezesdi for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
After winning the bout, Brick Tamland 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 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 Vito Mazzini (ranked 1755 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4226 p4p, 415 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mazzini might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fade To Black. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 11 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mazzini closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tamland quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Tamland
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tamland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mazzini is looking to pass into half guard but Tamland pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tamland is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (2) Tamland
Mazzini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mazzini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tamland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tamland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamland is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini is working hard here to advance position.
Mazzini keeping full guard, as Tamland tries to pass.
Tamland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tamland postures up.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazzini is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamland is one step ahead there.
Mazzini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tamland passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (2) vs (5) Tamland
Mazzini is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tamland is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mazzini (2) vs (7) Tamland
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Tamland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mazzini is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mazzini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tamland controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tamland in particular looking to stall.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mazzini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tamland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tamland's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mazzini (6) vs (7) Tamland
Tamland is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini doesn't have the hooks in and Tamland manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (6) vs (9) Tamland
Mazzini has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tamland 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 Mazzini. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (6) vs (12) Tamland
Mazzini is looking to regain half guard here but Tamland keeps moving and retains side control.
Mazzini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tamland's best efforts.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Tamland 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.
Mazzini is looking to improve his position.
Tamland controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini wants to get back to full guard but Tamland has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (6) vs (15) Tamland
Mazzini is trying to escape the position but Tamland is controlling the position.
Mazzini struggling a bit here.
Tamland content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mazzini tries to improve position but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mazzini wants to sweep but Tamland has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (6) vs (18) Tamland
Mazzini tries to improve position but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazzini keeps working.
Mazzini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mazzini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tamland off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mazzini (10) vs (18) Tamland
Mazzini really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tamland.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland turns into Mazzini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (10) vs (20) Tamland
Tamland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mazzini is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tamland tries to pass to full mount but Mazzini defends it.
Mazzini wants to get back to full guard but Tamland has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (10) vs (23) Tamland
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is trying to control here but Mazzini has managed to regain half guard.
Mazzini is looking to improve his position.
Tamland is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mazzini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamland is working away from the top position though.
Tamland stalling.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Tamland 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.
Mazzini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamland is one step ahead there.
Mazzini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tamland has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (10) vs (26) Tamland
Mazzini is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tamland is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mazzini (10) vs (28) Tamland
Mazzini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 28 to 10.
Brick Tamland 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:
GRAPPLEMANIA 1
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 489 p4p, 20 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4141 p4p, 167 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 11 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tamland looks for a takedown but Davis sprawls well.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Tamland gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
Tamland tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ewen Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamland.
Tamland has Davis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tamland gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davis (0) vs (2) Tamland
Davis wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis wants to get back to full guard but Tamland has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (0) vs (5) Tamland
Davis is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland tries to advance to mount but Davis denies him.
Davis tries to buck Tamland off but Tamland is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
Davis keeps Tamland under control for a moment.
Davis is trying to improve his position.
Davis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tamland is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Davis (0) vs (7) Tamland
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davis 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.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davis is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tamland prevents Davis from getting the reversal.
Tamland tries to control but Davis wriggling away.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Davis tries to lock up and control but Tamland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Davis working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely.
Davis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working to get back to half guard.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Davis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davis 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: Davis (2) vs (7) Tamland
Tamland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Tamland.
Davis stands and throws Tamland's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (5) vs (7) Tamland
Davis trying to control the action but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Tamland is letting Davis control him for a moment.
Tamland regains half guard there - taking advantage of Davis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Davis wants to control but Tamland is keeping him busy.
Davis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tamland tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Davis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Davis wants to control but Tamland is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Tamland defends the submission attempt.
Davis wants to control but Tamland is keeping him busy.
Tamland trying to get back to full guard but Davis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (8) vs (7) Tamland
Tamland tries to hold on but Davis postures up.
Tamland is wriggling around trying to escape.
Davis content just to control the position here.
Tamland is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis controlling the pace for now.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tamland has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tamland! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (8) vs (9) Tamland
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis wants to control the position but Tamland says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Tamland stalling.
Davis tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Davis is not content to let Tamland control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to maintain the position but Tamland is very close to passing his half guard.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Tamland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Davis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Tamland 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.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Tamland controlling the action here.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Davis tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Davis is refusing to be controlled, as Tamland sits in half guard.
Davis tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 9 to 8.
Brick Tamland seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ewen Davis was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill be back and next time ill be ready.'. |
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Event:
Fright Night Final 4
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3696 p4p, 152 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4138 p4p, 167 weight class). Aloysius Martin Thesz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 10 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tamland wants it to stay on the feet.
Thesz leaves Tamland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Thesz as Tamland shoots in.
Tamland has a takedown stuffed.
Thesz tries to counter with a takedown but Tamland is quick to defend against it.
Aloysius Martin Thesz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamland.
Thesz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thesz (4) vs (0) Tamland
Tamland prevents Thesz from improving position.
Tamland is trying to control Thesz's posture but Thesz avoids it.
Thesz trying to control the position but Tamland is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tamland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thesz 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.
Tamland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thesz's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland is staying active underneath Thesz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thesz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tamland trying to control but Thesz postures up.
Thesz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thesz uses his free foot to push down on Tamland's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tamland. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (7) vs (0) Tamland
Tamland is looking to get to half guard.
Thesz is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tamland is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Thesz (10) vs (0) Tamland
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is trying to break free.
Thesz looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tamland trying to control but not successfully.
Thesz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Thesz working for a choke but Tamland is defending well.
Thesz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tamland tries to escape but Thesz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tamland rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Thesz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thesz trying to advance position but Tamland counters by regaining guard.
Tamland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thesz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (10) vs (2) Tamland
Thesz looking for a sweep. Not yet Thesz, not yet.
Tamland postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tamland trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Tamland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thesz trying to control the position.
Tamland controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looking to control.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thesz is keeping the position for now.
Thesz trying to control the position.
Thesz looking for a sweep. Not yet Thesz, not yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tamland defends well.
Tamland wants to control from the top but Thesz keeps moving.
Thesz is controlling Tamland's posture.
Thesz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thesz is looking for a triangle but Tamland pushes his legs off easily.
Thesz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (12) vs (2) Tamland
Tamland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (12) vs (4) Tamland
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
Tamland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tamland trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Tamland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland looking to pass the guard.
Thesz looking for a sweep. Not yet Thesz, not yet.
Tamland trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Thesz pulls Tamland in close to his closed guard and prevents Tamland from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tamland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Thesz is keeping the position.
Tamland trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Thesz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tamland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (14) vs (4) Tamland
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Tamland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thesz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamland is pulling down on Thesz's head to control his posture.
Tamland 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: Thesz (14) vs (6) Tamland
Thesz is trying to maintain the position but Tamland is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thesz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tamland postures up.
Tamland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thesz is keeping the position for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz controlling the position.
Tamland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tamland postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thesz is pulling down on Tamland's head to control his posture.
Thesz 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.
Tamland is fighting to break Thesz's control of his arms but Thesz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland tries to free his leg and advance position but Thesz is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Aloysius Martin Thesz took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ohh yeah! How'd you like THAT golden shower, bitch? Smell the scent of TRUE excellence!'. |
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Event:
Halloween Havoc Elite 8
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brock Gracie (ranked 12176 p4p, 217 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4168 p4p, 161 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Brock Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tamland wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie pulls Tamland into guard.
Tamland tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tamland controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is pulling down on Tamland's head to control his posture.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tamland from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead Tamland has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Tamland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tamland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tamland content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Tamland wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Tamland is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamland is working away from the top position though.
Tamland is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
It looks like Tamland 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.
Gracie is holding on to half guard well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tamland in particular looking to stall.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tamland is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tamland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Tamland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Tamland from advancing position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie keeping hold of Tamland's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Tamland 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (3) Tamland
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control but instead Gracie manages to regain half guard.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Tamland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Tamland's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie won't allow Tamland to pass to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Tamland from advancing to side control.
Tamland trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Tamland stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie has Tamland pulled in close to control his posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Tamland tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Tamland sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 3 to 0.
An out of breath Brick Tamland thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HBCC Sweet 16
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 4179 p4p, 159 weight class) and Daniel Brown (ranked 4495 p4p, 175 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 10 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Daniel Brown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tamland throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brown tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tamland is in Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (0) Brown
Brown is looking for a triangle here but Tamland uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (5) vs (0) Brown
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown being controlled for a moment.
Brown wants to control but Tamland postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying his best to control but Tamland has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tamland (7) vs (0) Brown
Tamland controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tamland controlling from mount.
Brown tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tamland is staying active.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Tamland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Tamland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tamland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Tamland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown holds on, trying desperately to control.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling from mount.
Brown tries to hold on but Tamland postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling his opponent.
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Tamland controlling his opponent.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tamland trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tamland tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brown is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (7) vs (2) Brown
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamland trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Tamland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tamland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (9) vs (2) Brown
Brown pulls Tamland in close to prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown is pulling down on Tamland's head to control his posture.
Tamland wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Tamland looking to pass the guard.
Brown is controlling Tamland's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Tamland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tamland won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown wants to hit a switch here but Tamland passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brown there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (12) vs (2) Brown
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tamland in particular looking to stall.
Tamland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A relieved looking Brick Tamland thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Daniel Brown had this to say: 'XxX'. |
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Event:
HBCC 1
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 11973 p4p, 253 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4154 p4p, 129 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tamland dives in and grabs Starseed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Starseed pushes down on Tamland's head and hops out.
Starseed tries to clinch but Tamland moves out of range.
Tamland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Starseed sprawls well. Starseed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tamland gets slowly back to his feet.
Starseed 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.
Tamland shoots in looking for a takedown. Starseed tries to sprawl out of it but Tamland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Starseed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Indigo Starseed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamland.
Tamland shoots for a double leg takedown but Starseed sprawls well. He's pushed Tamland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brick Tamland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Starseed tries to avoid it but Tamland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Starseed to the ground. Starseed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tamland dives in for a single leg takedown but Starseed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tamland goes for a double leg but Starseed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Starseed continues to drive forward.
Tamland fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (0) vs (2) Tamland
Tamland tries to free his leg and advance position but Starseed is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Starseed is keeping the position.
Starseed pulls Tamland in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed keeping moving, preventing Tamland from controlling successfully.
Tamland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tamland being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland stands and throws Starseed's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (0) vs (5) Tamland
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is staying tight to Starseed's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tamland is looking to take a break and control but Starseed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland slows the pace down.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Tamland 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.
Tamland wants to control but Starseed is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Starseed wants to control but Tamland postures up.
Tamland controls the position.
Starseed struggling a bit here.
Starseed stops Tamland from passing to mount.
Tamland is still trying to improve position.
Tamland controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland working away.
Tamland controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Tamland 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Starseed prevents Tamland from moving into mount.
Tamland taking a breather here.
Tamland in the domination position with Starseed hanging on.
Tamland wants to control but Starseed is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Starseed prevents Tamland from moving into mount.
Tamland trying to control the position but Starseed is working away.
Tamland slows the pace down.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Starseed tries to improve position but can't.
Starseed regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tamland's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tamland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (0) vs (8) Tamland
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Starseed working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Starseed tries to hold on but Tamland postures up.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Starseed is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Brick Tamland thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Indigo Starseed stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 4085 p4p, 463 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 4037 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland gets a double leg takedown into Lucan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan is looking for a triangle but Tamland pushes his legs off easily.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Tamland postures up.
Lucan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tamland is posturing up here but Lucan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tamland tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tamland has to tap! Slick submission there by Lucan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwin Lucan!
Edwin Lucan 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:
EMP 6
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 4016 p4p, 430 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 4771 p4p, 500 weight class). Sithole comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Miss The Misery kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Moses Sithole is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sithole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tamland shoots in for a takedown but Sithole shows good takedown defense.
Tamland shoots in for a takedown but Sithole shows good takedown defense.
Sithole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tamland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tamland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sithole napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tamland (4) vs (0) Sithole
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland takes a little break here. Sithole wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sithole tries to bench press Tamland off him but Tamland keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole can't do much from the bottom here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tamland controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland staying calm.
Sithole is looking for a sweep.
Tamland taking a breather here.
Tamland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole wants to control but Tamland postures up.
Tamland taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sithole manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tamland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Sithole is defending well.
Tamland is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sithole is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content to control rather than advance.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Sithole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tamland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Sithole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tamland controlling the action here.
Sithole tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tamland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tamland uses his free foot to push down on Sithole's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sithole. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (7) vs (0) Sithole
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is looking to improve his position but Tamland isn't that keen on the idea.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sithole wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Sithole just holding on.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sithole tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tamland.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland continues to hold on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
Tamland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Sithole tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tamland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sithole for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A relieved looking Brick Tamland thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 3963 p4p, 430 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1186 p4p, 163 weight class). Al Qarni has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fahad Al Qarni is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tamland shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Qarni shoots in and gets a takedown into Tamland's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (0) vs (2) Al Qarni
Al Qarni trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamland looking to control but Al Qarni passes into half guard.
Al Qarni trying to control from half guard but Tamland is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tamland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Al Qarni looking to pass the guard.
Al Qarni is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland controls Al Qarni momentarily but Al Qarni frees himself.
Al Qarni won't allow Tamland to sweep him here.
Tamland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Qarni defends it easily.
Tamland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tamland keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully.
Tamland 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.
Al Qarni passes Tamland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to control from Tamland's half guard. Tamland has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Al Qarni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tamland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Qarni is one step ahead there.
Tamland isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Al Qarni stacks Tamland on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Al Qarni! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (5) Al Qarni
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland is looking to regain half guard here but Al Qarni keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni tries to move to mount but Tamland blocks the move with his legs.
Tamland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Qarni's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tamland is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tamland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tamland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Qarni's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (5) Al Qarni
Al Qarni keeping full guard, as Tamland tries to pass.
Tamland 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.
Al Qarni pulls Tamland in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni keeping full guard, as Tamland tries to pass.
Al Qarni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamland is one step ahead there.
Al Qarni working a defensive guard but Tamland passes into half guard.
Al Qarni 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.
Tamland trying to control the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to control from the bottom.
Tamland prevents Al Qarni from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Al Qarni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tamland is controlling the pace.
Tamland passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (5) vs (5) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni prevents Tamland from moving into mount.
Al Qarni is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tamland off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tamland (5) vs (9) Al Qarni
Tamland trying to control the position but Al Qarni manages to sink in the hooks.
Tamland prevents Al Qarni from getting a body triangle.
Tamland wants to escape the position.
Tamland is working hard here to advance position.
Al Qarni has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tamland is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is not going to allow Tamland to sit and survive in this position.
Al Qarni looking for the choke from the back.
Tamland tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tamland wants to hold on but Al Qarni pushes him away.
Al Qarni looking to control but Tamland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tamland really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni controlling from the full mount.
Tamland can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni tries to control but Tamland wriggling away.
Tamland is working to get back to half guard.
Al Qarni trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Qarni prevents Tamland from getting the reversal.
Al Qarni controlling the pace for now.
Tamland is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland gets back to half guard.
Tamland is staying active underneath Al Qarni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tamland wants to improve his position but Al Qarni is controlling well.
Tamland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Qarni takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Al Qarni is pressing down on Tamland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tamland is holding on for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking for a sweep. Al Qarni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Qarni wants to control but Tamland is keeping him busy.
Al Qarni stalling.
Al Qarni working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tamland's thigh. Tamland counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tamland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tamland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Qarni manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (7) vs (9) Al Qarni
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Qarni wins on points by 9 to 7.
Our winner, Fahad Al Qarni, 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 12517 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 3912 p4p, 439 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Backlund (0) vs (2) Tamland
Backlund working for a triangle but Tamland defends it easily.
Tamland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Backlund looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland looking to pass the guard.
Backlund has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tamland pushes down on Backlund's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tamland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Backlund desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Backlund tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund trying to control from the bottom.
Backlund is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tamland is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tamland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund wants to get back to full guard but Tamland has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (0) vs (5) Tamland
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tamland controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Backlund to control.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Backlund wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Backlund is squirming around nicely.
Backlund is working to get back to half guard.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Tamland 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.
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.
Backlund can't escape the position.
Tamland controlling from mount.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Backlund is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Backlund tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Backlund holds on for dear life, controlling Tamland's posture momentarily.
Backlund gets back to half guard.
Tamland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tamland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Backlund keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is controlling the pace.
Backlund works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Backlund has an active guard here but Tamland has managed to pass into half guard.
Tamland stalling.
More stalling from Tamland.
Let's hope that Tamland 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is in trouble now - Tamland has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (0) vs (8) Tamland
Backlund 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: Backlund (2) vs (8) Tamland
Tamland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Backlund can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Backlund tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland pulls Backlund in close to prevent any damage.
Tamland 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 stays in close to Tamland's body and controls the position.
Tamland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Backlund can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tamland keeping moving, preventing Backlund from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland throws his legs up looking for a submission but Backlund uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Backlund (5) vs (8) Tamland
Backlund wants to control but Tamland is keeping him busy.
Backlund advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Backlund (7) vs (8) Tamland
Backlund controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Backlund prevents Tamland from getting the reversal.
Tamland tries to lock up and control but Backlund gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tamland is desperately trying to improve his position but Backlund has a good base and remains in mount.
Tamland is trying to reverse the position but instead Backlund has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Backlund (10) vs (8) Tamland
Backlund avoiding Tamland 's attempts to control his hands.
Backlund doesn't have the hooks in and Tamland manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Backlund (10) vs (10) Tamland
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Backlund 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 pulls Tamland in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Tamland gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Tamland wins on points by 11 to 10.
A very excited looking Brick Tamland made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 3920 p4p, 435 weight class) and Gustavo Carvalho (ranked 2748 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gustavo Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Carvalho gets a double leg takedown into Tamland's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (0) vs (2) Carvalho
Carvalho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Tamland pulls Carvalho in close to prevent any damage.
Tamland is trying to control the position but Carvalho postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Carvalho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Carvalho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tamland tries to get to full guard but Carvalho has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland gets back to full guard.
Tamland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Tamland keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tamland controls Carvalho momentarily but Carvalho frees himself.
Tamland looking for a guillotine here but Carvalho defends easily.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamland is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho passes Tamland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tamland is looking to improve his position.
Carvalho is looking to take a break and control but Tamland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carvalho pulls his head out easily.
Carvalho tries to pass to full mount but Tamland defends it.
Carvalho controlling the action here.
Tamland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carvalho sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in LOD Gym of the Gods inform me that Carvalho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Carvalho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carvalho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carvalho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tamland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carvalho.
Carvalho wants to pass to mount but Tamland is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland manages to get to full guard.
Tamland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carvalho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho keeps trying to improve his position.
Tamland looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carvalho has picked Tamland up and slammed him! Tamland can't keep hold of the triangle and Carvalho manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (5) Carvalho
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
You can see the frustration on Tamland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tamland regains half guard.
Carvalho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carvalho wants to take a breather but Tamland is having none of it.
Tamland wants to improve his position but Carvalho is controlling well.
Carvalho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tamland is just riding it out for now. Carvalho eventually gives up the hold.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tamland's thigh. Tamland counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from Tamland.
Carvalho is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tamland has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Carvalho is looking to defend but Tamland has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carvalho! Tamland pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carvalho taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brick Tamland!
Brick Tamland 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): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 14939 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 3902 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 4 wins and 3 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deeds moves into the clinch.
Tamland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Tamland
Tamland stays in close to Deeds's body and controls the position.
Tamland tries to free his leg and advance position but Deeds is retaining full guard.
Deeds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deeds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tamland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deeds is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tamland frees his head nicely. Oh but Deeds has switched to an armbar! Tamland is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Longfellow Deeds! |
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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 Brock Gracie (ranked 14024 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 3887 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Brock Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tamland shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tamland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tamland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tamland gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Gracie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tamland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gracie to the mat. Gracie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Tamland
Tamland passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Tamland
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Tamland has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tamland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is pushing down on Tamland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tamland is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tamland wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Tamland keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Tamland trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tamland keeps moving.
Gracie is really struggling to control Tamland but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie stands and throws Tamland's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Tamland
Tamland struggling a bit here.
Tamland tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tamland tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tamland is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Tamland is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Tamland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Tamland is having none of it.
Tamland wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Tamland is looking to improve his position.
Tamland trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Tamland
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Tamland prevents Gracie from taking his back.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tamland is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie goes for an armbar but Tamland turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tamland. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (4) Tamland
Gracie wants to sweep here but Tamland controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tamland uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (7) Tamland
Tamland tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
Tamland advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (8) vs (9) Tamland
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Tamland prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tamland wants to control but instead Gracie manages to regain half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Tamland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamland is working away from the top position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Tamland moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (12) Tamland
Tamland working away.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tamland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tamland manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (15) Tamland
Tamland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Tamland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tamland prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tamland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the action here.
Tamland is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Tamland prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the action here.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 15 to 8.
Brick Tamland thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rickson Dredd (ranked 10489 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 3878 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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 7 wins and 6 losses; Rickson Dredd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dredd (0) vs (2) Tamland
Dredd with the active half guard here but Tamland passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (0) vs (5) Tamland
Dredd stops Tamland from passing to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Dredd'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.
Tamland controls the position.
Tamland tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dredd's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland is staying tight to Dredd's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd looking for a sweep but Tamland has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dredd (0) vs (7) Tamland
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Dredd wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Dredd is trying desperately to improve position.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dredd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dredd is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dredd working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland trying to control but Dredd is having none of it.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Dredd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd gets back to half guard.
Dredd wants to sweep but Tamland has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (0) vs (10) Tamland
Dredd is looking to regain half guard here but Tamland keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tamland is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd tries to improve position but can't.
Tamland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dredd tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tamland presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dredd (0) vs (12) Tamland
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dredd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dredd is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Dredd wants to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dredd tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Dredd is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Dredd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dredd wants to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Tamland 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.
Dredd can't escape the position.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dredd wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Tamland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dredd is looking to escape.
Dredd is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control but Dredd has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Dredd wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dredd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tamland sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dredd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dredd controlling the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland 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.
Dredd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tamland content to stall in guard here.
Tamland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dredd wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dredd has a hand on Tamland's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tamland takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (0) vs (15) Tamland
Tamland controlling from mount.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tamland has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dredd is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Dredd tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dredd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dredd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Dredd working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland wants to control the pace but Dredd is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 15 to 0.
A very excited looking Brick Tamland made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 3881 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Glover (ranked 2092 p4p, 281 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Don Glover!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tamland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Glover pinned against the cage. Glover gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Glover moves into the clinch successfully.
Glover is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tamland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Glover is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tamland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Glover to the mat. Glover regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (0) Glover
Glover is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tamland content to stall in guard here.
Glover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover wants to sweep here but Tamland controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Glover controls Tamland momentarily but Tamland frees himself.
Glover wants to sweep but no luck.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Glover is keeping the position.
Glover controls Tamland momentarily but Tamland frees himself.
Glover can't keep his opponent in guard - Tamland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Glover is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glover wants to control but Tamland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Glover tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tamland has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (5) vs (0) Glover
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Tamland prevents Glover from getting the reversal.
Glover looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover keeps trying to improve his position.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Tamland has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover can't escape the position.
Glover wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Glover is working to get back to half guard.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Glover is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Glover sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Glover is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Glover is looking to improve his position.
Glover is looking to control Tamland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glover avoid being mounted?
Glover tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Glover wants to get back to full guard but Tamland has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (8) vs (0) Glover
Glover is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Glover is trying to work for a sweep but Tamland has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tamland (10) vs (0) Glover
Glover can't escape the position.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland looking to control but Glover is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Glover really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Glover is trying desperately to improve position.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Glover tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Glover is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Glover is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Glover is trying to escape the mount.
Glover manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Glover wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Tamland not doing much here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Glover tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Tamland trying to control the pace.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Glover is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Glover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Tamland seems content to control.
Tamland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Glover for as long as he can get away with.
Glover is holding on to half guard well.
Glover trying to control from the bottom.
Glover wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Glover looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glover trying to hold on to Tamland's head to control him but Tamland postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Glover manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tamland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Glover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glover is keeping the position for now.
Glover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamland is one step ahead there.
Tamland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (13) vs (0) Glover
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Glover's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Glover tries to bench press Tamland off him but Tamland keeps the position.
Tamland taking a breather here.
Glover looking for a sweep but Tamland has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tamland (15) vs (0) Glover
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Glover is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Tamland controlling from mount.
Tamland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Glover gets back to half guard.
Glover wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is pressing down on Glover's thigh, looking to free his foot. Glover is holding on for now.
Tamland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Glover tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Tamland trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glover is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
A very excited looking Brick Tamland made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Gites and Brick Tamland. Gites comes into the arena with Eminem - Above The Law 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; John Gites! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gites drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gites (4) vs (0) Tamland
Gites controlling from side mount.
Gites is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tamland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Gites stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gites trying to control the action but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Tamland sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gites stalling.
Tamland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gites pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamland is keeping the position for now.
Tamland wants to sweep but no luck.
Tamland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gites stopping the sweep attempt from Tamland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gites manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gites (4) vs (2) Tamland
Tamland preventing the sweep.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gites is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gites (6) vs (2) Tamland
Gites tries to free his leg and advance position but Tamland is retaining full guard.
Tamland has his foot on Gites's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gites works his way back into a safe position though.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Gites tries to pass.
Tamland has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gites trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamland being controlled here, momentarily.
Tamland looking for a guillotine here but Gites defends easily.
Tamland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gites (6) vs (4) Tamland
We've been hearing good reports from Gites'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.
Gites wants to hit a switch here but Tamland passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gites there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gites (6) vs (7) Tamland
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gites is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Gites regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is pressing down on Gites's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gites is holding on for now.
Tamland prevents Gites from improving his position.
Gites is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tamland jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gites (6) vs (10) Tamland
Tamland moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Tamland 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tamland.
Gites tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tamland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tamland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gites is trying to control Tamland's posture but Tamland avoids it.
Gites tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Gites but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gites (6) vs (12) Tamland
Gites really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Gites is squirming around nicely.
Gites is looking to get to half guard.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gites 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: Gites (8) vs (12) Tamland
Tamland keeping moving, preventing Gites from controlling successfully.
Tamland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gites is pushing down on Tamland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tamland is fighting to maintain full guard but Gites has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tamland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gites pulls his head out easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tamland 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.
Gites not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tamland can't keep his opponent in guard - Gites advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tamland moves into full guard.
Gites 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the position.
Gites advances to half guard.
Tamland is looking to control Gites's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tamland avoid being mounted?
Gites performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tamland is looking to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gites trying to mount his opponent but Tamland defends it.
Tamland is defending against the submission attempts here by Gites.
Gites is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tamland sees it coming and defends easily.
Gites prevents Tamland from improving his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gites seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tamland is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Gites!
Our winner, John Gites, 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:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hector Davis and Brick Tamland. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hector Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Davis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tamland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Davis is in Tamland's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davis (2) vs (0) Tamland
Davis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tamland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well.
Tamland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Davis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Tamland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (2) vs (2) Tamland
Tamland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis has control of Tamland's left arm, preventing Tamland from doing any damage.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
Tamland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tamland has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamland is one step ahead there.
Tamland tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis trying to control the position.
Davis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tamland postures up.
Tamland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Davis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tamland stays in close to Davis's body and controls the position.
Davis keeping full guard, as Tamland tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tamland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tamland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davis looking to control.
Tamland is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (4) vs (2) Tamland
Tamland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davis manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (4) vs (4) Tamland
Tamland is fighting to break Davis's control of his arms but Davis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to control the position but Tamland postures up.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamland is one step ahead there.
Tamland is fighting to break Davis's control of his arms but Davis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tamland passes into half guard.
Tamland is keen to just control but Davis is a slippery customer.
Tamland prevents Davis from improving his position.
Tamland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davis wants to control but Tamland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tamland wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Tamland slows the pace down in half guard.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Davis wants to control but Tamland is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Davis trying to hold on to Tamland's head to control him but Tamland postures up.
Davis keeping hold of Tamland's head, controlling as best he can.
Tamland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
Tamland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis trying to control here.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tamland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Davis wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Tamland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Davis wants to control but Tamland is keeping busy.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tamland moves into full mount! Davis won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (4) vs (7) Tamland
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Davis keeping hold of Tamland's head, controlling as best he can.
Davis wants to control but Tamland is keeping busy.
Davis wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Tamland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tamland stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
Davis wants to control but Tamland passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Tamland seems content to control.
Davis trying to control here.
Davis won't allow Tamland to pass to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (4) vs (10) Tamland
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Davis is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tamland prevents Davis from getting the reversal.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Davis to control.
Well,Davis is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Davis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Tamland.
Davis is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Davis is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Davis tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Davis tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tamland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davis is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 10 to 4.
After winning the bout, Brick Tamland 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 17 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland and Marcelo Aurelio. Marcelo Aurelio told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcelo Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aurelio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tamland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aurelio somewhat.
Tamland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aurelio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tamland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aurelio's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (0) Aurelio
Tamland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tamland has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Aurelio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tamland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (2) Aurelio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
I've been told that Aurelio has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Aurelio wants to control from the top but Tamland keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland wants to sweep here but Aurelio controlling him for the moment.
Aurelio tries to free his leg and advance position but Tamland is retaining full guard.
Tamland has control of Aurelio's left arm, preventing Aurelio from doing any damage.
Aurelio trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Aurelio postures up.
Tamland being controlled here, momentarily.
Aurelio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aurelio has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio being controlled here momentarily.
Aurelio trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aurelio manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (4) vs (2) Aurelio
Tamland sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aurelio wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aurelio is looking to control Tamland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aurelio avoid being mounted?
Aurelio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aurelio holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Aurelio is trying to control but can't.
Tamland is controlling the pace.
Aurelio trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Aurelio is still trying to improve position.
Aurelio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aurelio wants to sweep but Tamland has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (7) vs (2) Aurelio
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tamland passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aurelio! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tamland (9) vs (2) Aurelio
Aurelio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Tamland prevents Aurelio from getting the reversal.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Aurelio working to try and regain half guard.
Aurelio 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: Tamland (9) vs (4) Aurelio
Aurelio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tamland is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Aurelio rolls with it to try and escape but Tamland cranks on the arm and Aurelio is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brick Tamland!
During a confident post fight interview, Brick Tamland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Tamland shoots in for a takedown but Daily shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daily is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tamland with a body shot.
Tamland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daily makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tamland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daily counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Tamland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamland shoots and misses
and Tamland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Daily lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tamland doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Tamland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tamland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Daily throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Brick Tamland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamland shoots and misses
enabling Daily to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Daily has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tamland fails with a takedown attempt.
Daily scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tamland in his tracks. #T1#
Tamland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tamland sets himself, and Daily steps forward looking for the clinch! Tamland avoids it this time.
Daily is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tamland has a takedown stuffed.
Tamland misses with a takedown attempt
and Daily counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daily ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tamland misses with a takedown
and Daily counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tamland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daily counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tamland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daily is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tamland with a body shot.
Tamland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daily's waist but Daily gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tamland off to one side.
Tamland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daily pinned against the cage. Daily gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice side step and Daily releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tamland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daily counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Tamland fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daily sprawls well initially but Tamland persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Daily is defending against the submission attempts here by Tamland.
#SUB#
Tamland is looking for a kimura but Daily is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tamland to get the leverage.
Daily is looking to escape.
Daily really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tamland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tamland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daily can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daily pushes Tamland off looking to stand but Tamland dives back in and keeps control.
Tamland is trying to control. Daily wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Tamland seems content to control.
Tamland stops Daily from getting back to his feet.
Tamland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Tamland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daily has managed to free his arm - good work.
Daily wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Tamland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daily is just riding it out for now. Tamland eventually gives up the hold.
Daily wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tamland wants to control but Daily is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Daily kicks off Tamland and gets to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tamland or perhaps it was just good defense by Daily, which made it look bad. #TD#
Tamland is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Daily's half guard.
Daily wants to get back to his feet.
Tamland trying to mount his opponent but Daily defends it.
Daily is looking to escape.#T4##SUB#
Tamland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daily defends it well. #SUB#
Tamland seems to be working for a kimura but Daily defends the submission attempt.
Daily is looking to escape.
Tamland stalling.
Daily is trying to stand.
Tamland trying to control the action but Daily is working from the bottom.
Tamland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daily knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Tamland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daily has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Tamland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I.P. Daily dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Daily connects with a leg kick. Tamland looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Daily throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tamland shoots in looking for a takedown. Daily tries to sprawl out of it but Tamland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daily manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tamland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daily pinned against the cage. Daily gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tamland is defended easily by Daily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Tamland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Daily stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daily wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Daily as Tamland shoots in.
Tamland shoots in looking for a takedown. Daily tries to sprawl out of it but Tamland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daily manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tamland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daily counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamland shoots and misses
and Daily counters with a stiff right hand.
Tamland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daily is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Tamland shoots in and bounces Daily off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Daily is looking to stand up but Tamland isn't so interested in that idea.
Daily is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tamland dives into side control.
Tamland trying to control the action but Daily is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tamland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daily knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Daily is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tamland has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Tamland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Tamland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daily is pushing Tamland's head away, looking to escape. Tamland manages to hold on to the position though.
Daily has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Tamland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Daily has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tamland prevents Daily from escaping the position.#T3#
Daily is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tamland trying to control the action but Daily is working from the bottom.
Brick Tamland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Tamland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Daily has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Tamland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Daily is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tamland asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tamland trying to control the position but Daily is working away.
Daily wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tamland trying to control the position but Daily is working away. #SUB#
Tamland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Tamland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Daily is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tamland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Daily, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brick Tamland will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Daily.
Daily lands with a shot to the body.
Tamland tries for a takedown but Daily circles away easily#CL2#
and Daily holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Daily pushes Tamland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daily lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamland backwards.
Daily is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Tamland gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tamland is working for a submission of some sort.
Daily is trying to stand.
#T1##SUB#
Tamland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Tamland is working for a kimura but Daily is defending it quite comfortably.
Daily wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Tamland 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.
Daily looks like he's trying to stand up.
Daily won't allow Tamland to pass to mount.
Daily is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Daily manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tamland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Tamland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Tamland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daily, as that shot connected.
#TD#
Tamland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Daily looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Tamland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamland uses his free foot to push down on Daily's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Daily.
Daily is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T3##SUB#
Tamland is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Daily has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tamland looking to control but Daily is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Daily really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB#
Tamland looking to secure an arm triangle but Daily defends it well.
Tamland looking to control but Daily is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daily wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Tamland is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Daily has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Tamland is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Daily is surviving well by controlling Tamland's body position as best he can.
Daily is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Tamland is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Daily to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Daily shrugs it off.
You get the feeling that Daily really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#ES2#
Daily somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Daily lands a nice hook to Tamland's body. Tamland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tamland misses with a takedown
and Daily counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daily thuds a left hand into Tamland's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to I.P. Daily.
I think Daily 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I.P. Daily!
Our winner, I.P. Daily, 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:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis and Brick Tamland. Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brick Tamland 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Davis instigates a clinch.
Davis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tamland is defending well.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tamland prevents it.
Tamland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tamland gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davis (0) vs (2) Tamland
Davis wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Davis trying to control here.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Tamland 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Tamland wants to pass to mount but Davis is defending the position.
Tamland controlling the pace.
Davis is looking to control Tamland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davis avoid being mounted?
Davis is concentrating on defense, preventing Tamland from advancing position.
Tamland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tamland has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Davis controls Tamland momentarily but Tamland frees himself.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamland sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamland stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Tamland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
Davis is adopting a defensive guard.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis wants to improve his position but instead Tamland has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland stalling.
Davis trying to hold on to Tamland's head to control him but Tamland postures up.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Davis is looking to get back to full guard here but Tamland has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (0) vs (5) Tamland
Tamland moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to reverse the position.
Davis has one of Tamland's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Davis'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.
Tamland controls the position.
Tamland tries to move to mount but Davis blocks the move with his legs.
Davis isn't going anywhere.
Davis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (2) vs (5) Tamland
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis is keen to just control but Tamland is a slippery customer.
Tamland actively working from the bottom here.
Tamland tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Tamland wants to sweep but Davis has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (5) vs (5) Tamland
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis is trying to get an arm triangle but Tamland is defending well.
Davis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davis working away.
Davis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tamland's shoulder. That is not cool.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamland keeps working.
Tamland is being controlled here.
Tamland regains half guard there - taking advantage of Davis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Davis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tamland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (8) vs (5) Tamland
Tamland slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tamland is trying to get back to full guard.
Tamland is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tamland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tamland 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.
Davis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis wants to control from the top but Tamland keeps moving.
Davis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (11) vs (5) Tamland
Tamland is looking to reverse the position.
Davis working away.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Tamland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking to regain half guard here but Davis keeps moving and retains side control.
Tamland is not content to let Davis control the position.
Tamland tries to buck Davis off but Davis is having none of it.
The referee asks Davis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Davis prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tamland is not content to let Davis control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tamland works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tamland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well.
Tamland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tamland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davis trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Davis controlling from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control from the top but Tamland keeps moving.
Davis content to stall in guard here.
Tamland keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamland is keeping the position for now.
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tamland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davis trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Ewen Davis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kordell Bailey Sr. and Brick Tamland. Bailey Sr. comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Road To Zion. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kordell Bailey Sr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bailey Sr. takes the fight into the clinch.
Tamland wants a takedown.
Tamland goes for a takedown attempt but Bailey Sr. pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tamland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bailey Sr.'s guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bailey Sr. (0) vs (2) Tamland
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey Sr. seems keen to control Tamland's posture.
Bailey Sr. escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tamland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bailey Sr. looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tamland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland pushes down on Bailey Sr.'s leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tamland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tamland controlling the pace.
Bailey Sr. wants to control but Tamland is keeping busy.
Bailey Sr. wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. wants to control but Tamland is keeping busy.
Bailey Sr. looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bailey Sr. has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tamland controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland 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.
Bailey Sr. is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bailey Sr. is positioning himself well to prevent Tamland advancing to mount.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Bailey Sr. is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is keen to just control but Bailey Sr. is a slippery customer.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tamland prevents Bailey Sr. from improving his position.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. trying to hold on to Tamland's head to control him but Tamland postures up.
Tamland prevents Bailey Sr. from improving his position.
Bailey Sr. looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Tamland 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. manages to get to full guard.
Tamland won't allow Bailey Sr. to sweep him here.
Bailey Sr. is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tamland defends well.
Tamland advances to half guard.
Tamland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. is trying to control but can't.
Tamland trying to control from half guard but Bailey Sr. is working away.
Tamland passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey Sr. (0) vs (5) Tamland
Bailey Sr. is trying desperately to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries to control but Bailey Sr. wriggling away.
Bailey Sr. is trying desperately to improve position.
Bailey Sr. is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bailey Sr. really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Bailey Sr. is looking to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tamland controlling the action here.
Bailey Sr. trying to control from the bottom.
Bailey Sr. manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey Sr. working for a triangle but Tamland defends it easily.
Tamland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. wants to sweep here but Tamland controlling him for the moment.
Tamland trying to control but Bailey Sr. is working from the bottom.
Tamland passes Bailey Sr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bailey Sr. is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tamland pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bailey Sr. (0) vs (8) Tamland
Bailey Sr. is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tamland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bailey Sr. is looking to escape.
Bailey Sr. can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bailey Sr. is looking to escape.
Bailey Sr. is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bailey Sr. tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. can't escape the position.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bailey Sr. is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bailey Sr. manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 8 to 0.
Brick Tamland decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kordell Bailey Sr. spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, bredren'. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Aguilar and Brick Tamland. Aguilar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Alvin Aguilar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilar forces Tamland back against the cage and clinches.
Aguilar jumps guard.
Tamland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aguilar wants to sweep here but Tamland controlling him for the moment.
Aguilar has an active guard here but Tamland has managed to pass into half guard.
Aguilar tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Tamland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tamland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aguilar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aguilar is looking to sweep but instead, Tamland has passed into half guard.
Aguilar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland stopping the sweep attempt from Aguilar.
Tamland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aguilar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tamland puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Aguilar is pressing down on Tamland's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tamland slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (0) vs (3) Tamland
Aguilar is looking for a sweep.
Tamland gets to mount! Aguilar was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aguilar (0) vs (5) Tamland
Aguilar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling his opponent.
Aguilar working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland controlling his opponent.
Aguilar is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Tamland prevents Aguilar from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aguilar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Aguilar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aguilar is working hard here to advance position.
Aguilar is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilar is trying to escape the mount.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland prevents Aguilar from getting the reversal.
Aguilar regains half guard.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tamland is controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Tamland 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.
Tamland moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (0) vs (8) Tamland
Aguilar tries to buck Tamland off but Tamland is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar looking for a sweep but Tamland has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aguilar (0) vs (10) Tamland
Aguilar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aguilar gets back to half guard.
Aguilar tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Aguilar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tamland trying to control the pace.
Aguilar tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland not doing much here.
Tamland tries to pass to full mount but Aguilar defends it.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland not doing much here.
Aguilar is pressing down on Tamland's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tamland won't allow Aguilar to sweep him here.
Aguilar is looking to sweep but instead, Tamland has passed into half guard.
Aguilar is trying to get back to full guard.
Tamland controlling the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Aguilar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tamland wants to take a breather but Aguilar is having none of it.
Aguilar gets back to full guard.
Aguilar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamland is one step ahead there.
Tamland sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
Aguilar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tamland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (10) Tamland
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Tamland is keeping the position.
Tamland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aguilar defends well.
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
Aguilar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (5) vs (10) Tamland
Aguilar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar tries for a kimura but Tamland is defending well.
Tamland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aguilar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tamland actively working from the bottom here.
Aguilar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (8) vs (10) Tamland
Aguilar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tamland turns into him and now he's in Aguilar's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (8) vs (12) Tamland
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar wants to sweep but no luck.
Aguilar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tamland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tamland advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (8) vs (15) Tamland
Tamland trying to control the action but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Tamland is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Aguilar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tamland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tamland controlling the position from side mount.
Aguilar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aguilar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aguilar.
Tamland looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 15 to 8.
A victorious Brick Tamland thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Alvin Aguilar spoke after the fight, saying 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland and Lee Trevino. Trevino has chosen Rowdy Rebel feat. Bobby Shmurda and Too $hort - She All About The Shmoney as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lee Trevino acknowledges the crowd's support as he 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Lee Trevino!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trevino moves into the clinch successfully.
Tamland wants a takedown.
Tamland gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (0) Trevino
Trevino trying to control but Tamland postures up.
Trevino 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.
Tamland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tamland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Trevino! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (5) vs (0) Trevino
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trevino can't escape the position.
Tamland 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.
Trevino keeps trying to improve his position.
Trevino is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevino is still trying to improve position.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Trevino is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trevino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trevino is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevino regains half guard.
Trevino trying to control but Tamland postures up.
Tamland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevino trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tamland manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (8) vs (0) Trevino
Trevino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Trevino tries to lock up and control but Tamland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trevino is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control but Trevino is having none of it.
Tamland wants to control but Trevino has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Trevino is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trevino is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tamland jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (11) vs (0) Trevino
Trevino is trying to control Tamland's posture but Tamland avoids it.
Trevino tries to bench press Tamland off him but Tamland keeps the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trevino looking for a sweep but Tamland has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tamland (13) vs (0) Trevino
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Trevino is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland controlling from mount.
Trevino is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland looking to control but Trevino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trevino is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Trevino is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Trevino is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Trevino to control.
Trevino working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Trevino tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling from mount.
Trevino keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trevino is looking to get to half guard.
Tamland controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trevino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trevino tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trevino wants to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Trevino is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trevino tries to lock up and control but Tamland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trevino tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland controlling from mount.
Trevino wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Trevino is looking to improve his position but Tamland isn't that keen on the idea.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trevino sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Trevino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamland is working away from the top position though.
Trevino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trevino trying to control from the bottom.
Trevino tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Trevino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamland is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Trevino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tamland passes into side control, despite Trevino's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (16) vs (0) Trevino
Trevino is looking for a sweep.
Tamland trying to control the action but Trevino is working from the bottom.
Tamland controlling from side mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Trevino wants to control but Tamland postures up.
Trevino regains half guard.
Trevino is looking to get back to full guard here but Tamland has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (19) vs (0) Trevino
Tamland content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
A very excited looking Brick Tamland made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colt McLaren and Brick Tamland. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Colt McLaren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tamland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McLaren but McLaren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McLaren dives in and scores a takedown into Tamland's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McLaren (2) vs (0) Tamland
McLaren stopping the sweep attempt from Tamland.
Tamland is looking to sweep but instead, McLaren has passed into half guard.
McLaren content to control rather than advance.
Tamland is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tamland looking for a sweep. Not yet Tamland, not yet.
McLaren trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Tamland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McLaren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McLaren has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.
Tamland has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McLaren 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 Tamland. Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (5) vs (0) Tamland
Tamland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McLaren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is still trying to improve position.
Tamland gets back to half guard.
Tamland tries to get to full guard but McLaren has control of the leg.
Tamland keeps trying to improve his position.
Tamland actively working from the bottom here.
Tamland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren content to stall in guard here.
Tamland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tamland wants to sweep here but McLaren controlling him for the moment.
Tamland working a defensive guard but McLaren manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (8) vs (0) Tamland
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tamland is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McLaren off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McLaren (8) vs (4) Tamland
Tamland working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaren looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tamland.
Tamland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McLaren haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McLaren preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tamland.
McLaren is keeping busy.
Tamland is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tamland is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tamland has the hooks in. McLaren is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tamland tightening his grip on McLaren, looking for the choke.
Tamland tightening his grip on McLaren, looking for the choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland keeps control of the position as McLaren tries to break free.
Tamland seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under McLaren's chin but McLaren turns very nicely into Tamland's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by McLaren.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLaren (10) vs (4) Tamland
Tamland has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McLaren has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (13) vs (4) Tamland
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking for a sweep.
Tamland regains half guard.
Tamland wants to get back to full guard.
Tamland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaren pulls his head out easily.
Tamland has a hand on McLaren's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McLaren takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (16) vs (4) Tamland
Tamland reaches up to try and control the position but McLaren seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Tamland rolls and tries to escape and now McLaren has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: McLaren (19) vs (4) Tamland
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McLaren has good solid back control here.
McLaren has the hooks in. Tamland is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tamland tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McLaren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tamland is looking to improve his position but McLaren isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McLaren is looking to work his way around to Tamland's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tamland 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.
Tamland is desperately trying to improve his position but McLaren has a good base and remains in mount.
Tamland regains half guard.
Tamland is looking for a sweep. McLaren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McLaren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tamland tries to roll over but McLaren keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is controlling McLaren's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tamland wants to get back to full guard.
Tamland is looking to control McLaren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tamland avoid being mounted?
Tamland is looking for a sweep. McLaren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaren pulls his head out easily.
Tamland has a hand on McLaren's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McLaren takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (22) vs (4) Tamland
Tamland really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tamland regains half guard.
McLaren prevents Tamland from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tamland.
McLaren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tamland is trying to control the position but McLaren postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McLaren trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamland wants to sweep but no luck.
Tamland can't keep his opponent in guard - McLaren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tamland is looking for a sweep. McLaren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tamland wants to get back to full guard but McLaren has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McLaren (25) vs (4) Tamland
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland is looking to regain half guard here but McLaren keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
McLaren takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
Colt McLaren decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Tamland looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tamland pushing down on Stamper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tamland trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Tamland in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stamper tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tamland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brick Tamland!
After winning the bout, Brick Tamland 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 13 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Oct 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland and Alvin Aguilar. Aguilar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. Alvin Aguilar acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aguilar lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (0) vs (2) Aguilar
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
Tamland 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.
Tamland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aguilar is aware though and is defending well.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamland is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilar forces his way into half guard.
Aguilar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (5) Aguilar
Aguilar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland can't escape the position.
Tamland is working hard here to advance position.
Aguilar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar fails to advance to Tamland's back.
Aguilar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tamland is looking to escape.
Tamland is trying to escape the mount.
Aguilar works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tamland (0) vs (8) Aguilar
Tamland trying to control but not successfully.
Aguilar controlling from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tamland can't escape the position.
Aguilar working for a choke but Tamland reverses nicely into Aguilar 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (8) Aguilar
Tamland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aguilar wants to improve his position but instead Tamland has moved into half guard.
Tamland is pressing down on Aguilar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aguilar is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar manages to get to full guard.
Aguilar being controlled here, momentarily.
Tamland stopping the sweep attempt from Aguilar.
Aguilar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tamland postures up.
Tamland passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking for a kimura but Aguilar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tamland to get the leverage.
Aguilar trying to get back to full guard but Tamland takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (5) vs (8) Aguilar
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Aguilar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aguilar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tamland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguilar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aguilar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aguilar looking for a sweep. Not yet Aguilar, not yet.
Tamland passes into half guard.
Aguilar wants to get back to full guard but Tamland has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (8) vs (8) Aguilar
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is looking to improve his position but Tamland isn't that keen on the idea.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aguilar is trying to escape the mount.
Aguilar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Aguilar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aguilar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aguilar wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tamland manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (8) vs (10) Aguilar
Tamland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamland 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: Tamland (10) vs (10) Aguilar
Tamland trying to mount his opponent but Aguilar defends it.
Aguilar moves into full guard.
Aguilar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is trying to keep Tamland in close.
Aguilar wants to sweep here but Tamland controlling him for the moment.
Aguilar is looking to sweep but instead, Tamland has passed into half guard.
Aguilar is looking to improve his position.
Aguilar wants to get back to full guard but Tamland has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (13) vs (10) Aguilar
Tamland in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Aguilar looks to move to half guard but instead Tamland has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tamland (15) vs (10) Aguilar
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Aguilar is looking to improve his position but Tamland isn't that keen on the idea.
Aguilar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aguilar is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tamland controlling the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aguilar for as long as he can get away with.
Aguilar is looking to control Tamland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aguilar avoid being mounted?
Aguilar wants to get back to full guard but Tamland has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (18) vs (10) Aguilar
Aguilar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aguilar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tamland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tamland is trying to control. Aguilar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aguilar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamland is working away from the top position though.
Aguilar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aguilar trying to control but Tamland postures up.
Tamland is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aguilar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tamland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
Tamland pushes down on Aguilar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aguilar wants to get back to full guard.
Aguilar 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control from the bottom.
Tamland tries to pass to full mount but Aguilar defends it.
Aguilar wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Tamland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aguilar! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (21) vs (10) Aguilar
Aguilar is looking to improve his position but Tamland isn't that keen on the idea.
Aguilar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland slows the pace down in half guard.
Tamland trying to mount his opponent but Aguilar defends it.
Still in half guard, Tamland seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aguilar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamland is working away from the top position though.
Aguilar tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland takes the fight on points by 21 to 10.
Brick Tamland is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Brick Tamland thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Alvin Aguilar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mauricio Dela Cruz and Brick Tamland. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Mauricio Dela Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dela Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tamland somewhat.
Dela Cruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tamland has his takedown stuffed
and Dela Cruz counters with a shoot takedown. Tamland fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (0) Tamland
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (2) Tamland
Dela Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Tamland is proving a slippery customer.
Dela Cruz is looking for a triangle but Tamland pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tamland controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dela Cruz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Netherlands Top Team & KT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Tamland forces his way into half guard.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but Dela Cruz defending well.
Tamland keeps trying to improve his position.
Tamland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland prevents Dela Cruz from improving his position.
Tamland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tamland has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tamland passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dela Cruz! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (2) vs (5) Tamland
Tamland avoids the attempt from Dela Cruz to control.
Dela Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position but Tamland isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Dela Cruz to control.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Dela Cruz wants to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Dela Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Dela Cruz to control.
Dela Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dela Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Tamland trying to control but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Dela Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dela Cruz tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz is looking to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tamland prevents Dela Cruz from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Dela Cruz to control.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Dela Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Tamland prevents Dela Cruz from getting the reversal.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Tamland prevents Dela Cruz from getting the reversal.
Tamland looking to control but Dela Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dela Cruz tries to hold on but Tamland postures up.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Dela Cruz to control.
Dela Cruz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland trying to control but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
Dela Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz regains half guard.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Tamland seems content to control.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 5 to 2.
Brick Tamland thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fincent LeBlond and Brick Tamland. LeBlond's entrance music is Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Fincent LeBlond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
LeBlond gets caught flat footed, as Tamland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: LeBlond (0) vs (2) Tamland
LeBlond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tamland defends well.
LeBlond working for a triangle but Tamland defends it easily.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tamland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
LeBlond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LeBlond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond being controlled here, momentarily.
Tamland tries to free his leg and advance position but LeBlond is retaining full guard.
LeBlond wants to sweep here but Tamland controlling him for the moment.
LeBlond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from LeBlond'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.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamland won't allow LeBlond to sweep him here.
Tamland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
LeBlond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tamland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LeBlond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
LeBlond looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Tamland 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.
LeBlond is trying to control the position but Tamland postures up.
LeBlond is looking for a triangle but Tamland pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond working for submissions but it's allowed Tamland to get to half guard.
LeBlond is trying to maintain the position but Tamland is very close to passing his half guard.
Tamland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlond looking for submissions off his back.
Tamland controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to sweep but Tamland has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (0) vs (5) Tamland
The referee asks Tamland politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tamland prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tamland advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: LeBlond (0) vs (7) Tamland
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
LeBlond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
LeBlond is looking to get to half guard.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is continuing to stall.
LeBlond is looking to improve his position but Tamland isn't that keen on the idea.
Tamland wants to control the pace but LeBlond is squirming around nicely.
LeBlond wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tamland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
LeBlond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LeBlond trying to hold on to Tamland's head to control him but Tamland postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is taking a breather. LeBlond 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.
LeBlond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tamland won't allow LeBlond to sweep him here.
LeBlond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is stalling in the full guard.
LeBlond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tamland content to stall in guard here.
Tamland trying to control but LeBlond is working from the bottom.
LeBlond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Tamland 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.
Tamland is pushing down on LeBlond's leg trying to pass to half guard. LeBlond is fighting to maintain full guard but Tamland has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond trying to control here.
LeBlond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LeBlond is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeBlond has his hands clasped together around Tamland's back. He's all about the action.
LeBlond trying to control here.
Tamland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tamland in particular looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tamland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for LeBlond! Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (0) vs (10) Tamland
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
LeBlond tries to hold on but Tamland postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling from mount.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeBlond is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 10 to 0.
A very excited looking Brick Tamland made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland and Rickson Dredd. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rickson Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dredd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (0) vs (2) Dredd
Tamland wants to get back to full guard.
Dredd passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (0) vs (5) Dredd
Tamland is not content to let Dredd control the position.
Tamland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (5) Dredd
Dredd tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland is taking a breather. Dredd 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 one minute gone in the round.
Dredd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tamland tries to free his leg and advance position but Dredd is retaining full guard.
Dredd isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tamland stacks Dredd on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tamland! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (5) vs (5) Dredd
Dredd is being controlled here.
Tamland wants to control but Dredd is keeping him busy.
Dredd tries to bench press Tamland off him but Tamland keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dredd! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tamland (7) vs (5) Dredd
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dredd wants to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland trying to control but Dredd is having none of it.
Tamland prevents Dredd from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dredd 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.
Dredd is trying desperately to improve position.
Dredd wants to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Dredd can't escape the position.
Tamland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd keeps trying to improve his position.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Dredd tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Dredd to control.
Dredd gets back to half guard.
Tamland works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (10) vs (5) Dredd
Dredd tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries to control but Dredd wriggling away.
Dredd wants to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Dredd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Dredd to control.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Tamland avoids the attempt from Dredd to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dredd working to try and regain half guard.
Dredd tries to lock up and control but Tamland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dredd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dredd is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Dredd is working to get back to half guard.
Dredd is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dredd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland controlling from mount.
Tamland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dredd is looking to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dredd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Dredd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dredd tries to lock up and control but Tamland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dredd working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dredd can't escape the position.
Dredd is still trying to improve position.
Tamland controlling his opponent.
Dredd tries to hold on but Tamland postures up.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dredd sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dredd tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Dredd is refusing to be controlled, as Tamland sits in half guard.
Dredd has a hand on Tamland's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tamland takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (13) vs (5) Dredd
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Dredd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dredd is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
After winning the bout, Brick Tamland 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 13 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland and Adam Dixon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Adam Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tamland drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (0) Dixon
Dixon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tamland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tamland won't allow Dixon to sweep him here.
Tamland stays in close to Dixon's body and controls the position.
Dixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar inform us that Dixon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dixon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (2) Dixon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tamland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dixon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tamland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tamland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there.
Dixon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tamland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tamland can't keep his opponent in guard - Dixon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dixon is looking for a kimura here.
Dixon tries to pass to full mount but Tamland defends it.
Tamland is defending against the submission attempts here by Dixon.
Tamland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tamland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tamland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tamland keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Dixon trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Tamland.
Tamland is trying to keep Dixon in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland can't keep his opponent in guard - Dixon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tamland is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dixon stalling away here and it's allowed Tamland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Tamland is retaining full guard.
Tamland seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tamland looking for a guillotine here but Dixon defends easily.
Tamland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dixon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamland 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.
Tamland is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but Tamland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (4) vs (2) Dixon
Dixon is looking for a triangle here but Tamland uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (7) vs (2) Dixon
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tamland slows the pace down.
Tamland is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dixon prevents Tamland from improving position.
Dixon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tamland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dixon prevents Tamland from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Dixon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dixon gets back to half guard.
Dixon wants to get back to full guard.
Tamland is controlling the pace.
Tamland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dixon! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (10) vs (2) Dixon
Dixon is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Dixon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Dixon tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Dixon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dixon tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Tamland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
Dixon is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tamland uses his free foot to push down on Dixon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dixon. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (13) vs (2) Dixon
Dixon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Dixon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tamland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dixon is looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dixon is now in Tamland's guard. A big mistake from Tamland there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (13) vs (4) Dixon
Tamland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dixon defends well.
Dixon advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tamland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tamland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dixon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (13) vs (7) Dixon
Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tamland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tamland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tamland struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Brick Tamland decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 25, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland and Fahad Al Qarni. The crowd seem to be enjoying Al Qarni's choice of entrance music: Hells Bells. Brick Tamland 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tamland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Qarni sprawls well. Al Qarni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tamland gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Qarni drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tamland defends it well.
Al Qarni shoots in for a takedown but Tamland shows good takedown defense.
Tamland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Al Qarni! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tamland (4) vs (0) Al Qarni
Al Qarni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Qarni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Al Qarni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland not doing much here.
Tamland is trying to control the action in half guard but Al Qarni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tamland content to control rather than advance.
Tamland is looking to advance position but Al Qarni won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Tamland is controlling the pace.
Al Qarni tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Tamland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni gets back to full guard.
Tamland trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Al Qarni working a defensive guard but Tamland passes into half guard.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.
Al Qarni keeps trying to improve his position.
Tamland is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Al Qarni! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (7) vs (0) Al Qarni
Al Qarni really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Qarni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Al Qarni is squirming around nicely.
Al Qarni tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
Al Qarni is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Tamland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Al Qarni for as long as he can get away with.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Qarni is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Al Qarni is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Tamland looking to control but Al Qarni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Al Qarni is squirming around nicely.
Al Qarni can't escape the position.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Al Qarni is looking to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Al Qarni working to try and regain half guard.
Al Qarni 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.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Al Qarni is trying desperately to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Al Qarni sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.
Tamland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tamland trying to mount his opponent but Al Qarni defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Al Qarni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tamland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tamland's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tamland (7) vs (4) Al Qarni
Tamland rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tamland wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping busy.
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Al Qarni trying to control the action but Tamland is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tamland has his foot on Al Qarni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Qarni works his way back into a safe position though.
Tamland keeping moving, preventing Al Qarni from controlling successfully.
Tamland 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: Tamland (9) vs (4) Al Qarni
Tamland trying to control the action but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tamland prevents Al Qarni from improving his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking to advance position but Al Qarni won't allow it.
Al Qarni actively working from the bottom here.
Al Qarni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tamland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Qarni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tamland has managed to get both his arms back between Al Qarni's legs - danger averted.
Tamland stopping the sweep attempt from Al Qarni.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland passes into half guard.
Al Qarni is looking to get back to full guard here but Tamland has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (12) vs (4) Al Qarni
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Qarni is trying to escape the position but Tamland is controlling the position.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tamland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Qarni manages to get to full guard.
Al Qarni being controlled here, momentarily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tamland has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (15) vs (4) Al Qarni
A lull in the action here as Tamland stalls from top position.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep.
Tamland controlling the position from side mount.
Tamland continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Qarni gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Brick Tamland is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Brick Tamland thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hatsu Matsu and Brick Tamland. Chooooooooon! I think Matsu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Brick Tamland is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Hatsu Matsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tamland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matsu was covering up waiting for the punch and Tamland finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsu (0) vs (2) Tamland
Tamland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matsu has his foot on Tamland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tamland works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland stopping the sweep attempt from Matsu.
Matsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tamland is aware though and is defending well.
Tamland 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.
Matsu has his foot on Tamland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tamland works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland controlling from the top position.
Matsu is trying to keep Tamland in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu has an active guard here but Tamland has managed to pass into half guard.
Tamland prevents Matsu from improving his position.
Matsu is trying to maintain the position but Tamland is very close to passing his half guard.
Matsu tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Matsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matsu.
Tamland is pushing down on Matsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Tamland has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tamland pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (0) vs (5) Tamland
Tamland controlling his opponent.
Matsu wants to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland controlling his opponent.
Tamland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matsu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matsu is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Matsu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matsu is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland prevents Matsu from getting the reversal.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland prevents Matsu from getting the reversal.
Matsu is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Matsu tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
Matsu is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Matsu is looking to improve his position but Tamland isn't that keen on the idea.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matsu tries to hold on but Tamland postures up.
Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsu is looking to escape.
Matsu tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Matsu working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland tries to control but Matsu wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Matsu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Matsu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tamland jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (0) vs (8) Tamland
Matsu being controlled for a moment.
Tamland works to advance to full mount. Matsu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Matsu (0) vs (10) Tamland
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland prevents Matsu from getting the reversal.
Tamland controlling from mount.
Matsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tamland controlling from mount.
Tamland prevents Matsu from getting the reversal.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Tamland 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.
Matsu working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matsu working to try and regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matsu gets back to half guard.
Matsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tamland jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (0) vs (13) Tamland
Tamland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Matsu tries to improve position but can't.
Tamland has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Matsu (0) vs (15) Tamland
Matsu is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Matsu is squirming around nicely.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Matsu working to try and regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tamland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsu is looking to escape.
Matsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Matsu is squirming around nicely.
Matsu tries to hold on but Tamland postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is working to get back to half guard.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matsu is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Matsu is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 15 to 0.
A relieved looking Brick Tamland thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake and Brick Tamland. Michael Blake 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Blake gets caught napping as Tamland dives in and scores a takedown. Blake manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (0) vs (2) Tamland
Tamland is stalling in the full guard.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Blake is keeping the position.
Tamland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tamland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tamland defends it easily.
Blake being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Tamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Tamland 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.
Tamland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tamland has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tamland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blake keeping full guard, as Tamland tries to pass.
Blake managing to control the position.
Blake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tamland is aware though and is defending well.
Tamland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Tamland might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blake controlling the position.
Blake wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tamland is now in half guard.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blake is trying to control but can't.
Blake is looking to improve his position.
Tamland slows the pace down in half guard.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blake tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Blake is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Demon's Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is controlling the pace.
Tamland is continuing to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to hold on to Tamland's head to control him but Tamland postures up.
Tamland controlling the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tamland wants to control but Blake is keeping him busy.
Blake wants to get back to full guard.
Blake wants to control but Tamland passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (0) vs (5) Tamland
Tamland taking a breather here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blake keeps working.
Blake prevents Tamland from moving into mount.
Tamland working away.
Tamland moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Blake is not content to let Tamland control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Blake holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Tamland controlling the position.
Blake tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tamland presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blake (0) vs (7) Tamland
Well,Blake 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.
Blake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blake is working hard here to advance position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries to hold on but Tamland postures up.
Tamland working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tamland.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 7 to 0.
After winning the bout, Brick Tamland 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 12 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland and Alexandr Nikitin. Nikitin has chosen Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Alexandr Nikitin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nikitin tries to sprawl but Tamland drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (0) Nikitin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikitin tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Tamland controlling the action here.
Nikitin tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Tamland passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nikitin! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (5) vs (0) Nikitin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Nikitin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nikitin is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nikitin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nikitin tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nikitin is looking to get to half guard.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is trying desperately to improve position.
Tamland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nikitin is looking to escape.
Tamland fails to take his opponent's back.
Nikitin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin holds on for dear life.
Nikitin gets back to half guard.
Nikitin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nikitin is trying to control but can't.
Tamland works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (8) vs (0) Nikitin
Nikitin tries to lock up and control but Tamland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Nikitin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nikitin trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland slows the pace down in half guard.
Nikitin is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is pressing down on Nikitin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nikitin is holding on for now.
Nikitin is holding on to half guard well.
Nikitin is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Tamland seems content to control.
Nikitin tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin keeps trying to improve his position.
Tamland is controlling the pace.
Nikitin wants to sweep but Tamland has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (11) vs (0) Nikitin
Tamland is staying tight to Nikitin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nikitin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nikitin can't do much from the bottom here.
Tamland works to advance to full mount. Nikitin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tamland (13) vs (0) Nikitin
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nikitin tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Nikitin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nikitin wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Tamland trying to control but Nikitin is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is looking to get to half guard.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Tamland wants to take Nikitin's back but he can't do it this time.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Nikitin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tamland stalling.
Nikitin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nikitin working a defensive guard but Tamland manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (16) vs (0) Nikitin
Nikitin is trying to control Tamland's posture but Tamland avoids it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is trying to escape the position but Tamland is controlling the position.
Tamland tries to move to full mount but Nikitin actually manages to regain half guard.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but Nikitin defending well.
Nikitin trying to control but Tamland postures up.
Tamland prevents Nikitin from improving his position.
Nikitin gets full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin trying to keep a closed guard but Tamland is proving a slippery customer.
Tamland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nikitin looking for a sweep. Not yet Nikitin, not yet.
Tamland slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (19) vs (0) Nikitin
A control attempt from Nikitin but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tamland (21) vs (0) Nikitin
Nikitin is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland mounts Nikitin! Really nice guard pass there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland takes the fight on points by 21 to 0.
Brick Tamland decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Penn and Brick Tamland. Penn's entrance music is Everything in its right place. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; James Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tamland enables Penn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tamland manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (0) Tamland
Tamland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tamland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tamland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Penn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tamland controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is thwarting Tamland's attempts to control the position.
Tamland is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tamland is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Tamland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (2) Tamland
Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tamland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tamland tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn seems keen to control Tamland's posture.
Tamland won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn has Tamland pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Tamland passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (5) Tamland
Penn is trying to control Tamland's posture but Tamland avoids it.
I wouldn't like to be where Penn is right now.
Tamland wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland working away.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Tamland controls the position.
Let's hope that Tamland 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.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tamland is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to buck Tamland off but Tamland is having none of it.
Tamland tries to move into full mount but can't pass Penn's legs.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Tamland keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tamland controlling from side mount.
Penn wants to control but Tamland postures up.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tamland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Penn wants to control but Tamland postures up.
Tamland wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Tamland controls the position.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Tamland slows the pace down.
Penn is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn gets back to half guard.
Tamland passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (8) Tamland
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Tamland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland controlling from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn gets back to half guard.
Tamland is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
Penn trying to control but Tamland postures up.
Tamland wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Tamland seems content to control.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Penn tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Brick Tamland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lei has managed to clinch.
Tamland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lei pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tamland tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lei lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tamland tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Tamland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lei is pressed up against the cage. Tamland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lei down to the mat. Lei avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Tamland decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lei scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tamland manages to mount him!
#SUB#
Tamland looking to isolate an arm here. Lei doesn't see it coming and as Tamland extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Tamland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brick Tamland!
Our winner, Brick Tamland, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Tamland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Tamland is working for a kimura but Sann is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Sann is defending against the submission attempts here by Tamland.
Sann is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tamland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sann is just riding it out for now. Tamland eventually gives up the hold.
Sann has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB#
Tamland 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.
#SUB#
Tamland is trying to work for a kimura but Sann is defending well.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Tamland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tamland. #SUB#
Tamland has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sann defend it? Tamland steps over the head and cranks it - Sann is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tamland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brick Tamland!
During a confident post fight interview, Brick Tamland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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