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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miklo Velka and Hagen Germanicus Jr. Velka comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane. Hagen Germanicus Jr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Miklo Velka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Hagen Germanicus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Germanicus Jr pushes Velka up against the cage in a clinch.
Velka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Germanicus Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velka (0) vs (2) Germanicus Jr
We've been hearing good reports from Velka'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.
Germanicus Jr is pushing down on Velka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Velka is fighting to maintain full guard but Germanicus Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Germanicus Jr is pressing down on Velka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Velka is holding on for now.
Germanicus Jr trying to control from half guard but Velka is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germanicus Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Velka is trying to maintain the position but Germanicus Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velka controlling the position for now.
Germanicus Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velka keeps working.
Germanicus Jr wants to pass to mount but Velka is defending the position.
Velka is staying active underneath Germanicus Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr trying to mount his opponent but Velka defends it.
Germanicus Jr stalling.
Germanicus Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Germanicus Jr controlling the action here.
Germanicus Jr is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Germanicus Jr is looking to advance position but Velka won't allow it.
Velka trying to control here.
Germanicus Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr wants to control but Velka is keeping him busy.
Germanicus Jr controlling the pace.
Germanicus Jr is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Germanicus Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Germanicus Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germanicus Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Velka controls Germanicus Jr momentarily but Germanicus Jr frees himself.
Germanicus Jr 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Germanicus Jr controls the pace.
Germanicus Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Velka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Velka is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velka (2) vs (2) Germanicus Jr
Germanicus Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Velka 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 Germanicus Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Velka (5) vs (2) Germanicus Jr
Velka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Germanicus Jr keeps working.
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.
Germanicus Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Velka trying to control the action but Germanicus Jr is working from the bottom.
Germanicus Jr is trying to control Velka's posture but Velka avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Velka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Germanicus Jr keeps working.
Germanicus Jr is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Germanicus Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Germanicus Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velka wants to control but Germanicus Jr is keeping him busy.
Germanicus Jr struggling a bit here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr tries to bench press Velka off him but Velka keeps the position.
Velka slows the pace down.
Germanicus Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr wants to control but Velka postures up.
Velka has control of an arm but Germanicus Jr manages to advance to Velka's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velka (5) vs (6) Germanicus Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germanicus Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Velka manages to reverse the position and now he's in Germanicus Jr's guard. Nice work there by Velka.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velka (7) vs (6) Germanicus Jr
Velka trying to control the position from guard on top but Germanicus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velka looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Germanicus Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Velka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Germanicus Jr 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.
Germanicus Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Germanicus Jr keeping moving, preventing Velka from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Velka postures up.
Germanicus Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Velka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germanicus Jr is trying to keep Velka in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr wants to improve his position but instead Velka has moved into half guard.
Well,Velka is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Germanicus Jr wants to control but Velka is keeping busy.
Germanicus Jr is looking for a sweep. Velka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Velka trying to control from half guard but Germanicus Jr is working away.
Velka trying to mount his opponent but Germanicus Jr defends it.
Germanicus Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velka is working away from the top position though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Velka is staying active.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germanicus Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velka pulls his head out easily.
Germanicus Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Velka takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Miklo Velka looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Yo homes....I dedicate this win to Magic....La Onda essa! Hey Red Rider shut your mouth...if you want to scrap meet me at El Pino!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matt Porcelain Punisher and Hagen Germanicus Jr. Matt Porcelain Punisher has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Matt Porcelain Punisher! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Hagen Germanicus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Germanicus Jr wants to clinch.
Porcelain Punisher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Germanicus Jr tries to clinch up.
Germanicus Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Porcelain Punisher is looking to take this one to the mat.
Germanicus Jr gets underhooks to prevent Porcelain Punisher's takedown attempt.
Germanicus Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Porcelain Punisher to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germanicus Jr jumps guard and drags Porcelain Punisher to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Porcelain Punisher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Germanicus Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Porcelain Punisher is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Porcelain Punisher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Porcelain Punisher is stalling in the full guard.
Germanicus Jr working a defensive guard here.
Porcelain Punisher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porcelain Punisher is fighting to break Germanicus Jr's control of his arms but Germanicus Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Germanicus Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Porcelain Punisher defends well.
Germanicus Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Germanicus Jr keeping full guard, as Porcelain Punisher tries to pass.
Porcelain Punisher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Germanicus Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Porcelain Punisher has managed to get both his arms back between Germanicus Jr's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porcelain Punisher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Germanicus Jr is keeping the position for now.
Germanicus Jr controls Porcelain Punisher momentarily but Porcelain Punisher frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porcelain Punisher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Germanicus Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Porcelain Punisher defends well.
Porcelain Punisher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porcelain Punisher is stalling in the full guard.
Germanicus Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Porcelain Punisher defends well.
Porcelain Punisher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr has Porcelain Punisher pulled in close to control his posture.
Porcelain Punisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Germanicus Jr is retaining full guard.
Germanicus Jr has control of Porcelain Punisher's left arm, preventing Porcelain Punisher from doing any damage.
Germanicus Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Germanicus Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Porcelain Punisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr 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.
Porcelain Punisher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Germanicus Jr trying to control the position.
Porcelain Punisher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Germanicus Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Porcelain Punisher has managed to get both his arms back between Germanicus Jr's legs - danger averted.
Porcelain Punisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Germanicus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Germanicus Jr is trying to control the position but Porcelain Punisher postures up.
Porcelain Punisher is fighting to break Germanicus Jr's control of his arms but Germanicus Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Porcelain Punisher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Porcelain Punisher'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 eight minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Porcelain Punisher is defending well. Germanicus Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Porcelain Punisher has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Germanicus Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hagen Germanicus Jr!
Hagen Germanicus Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Combis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Germanicus Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Combis should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like RR Combis has been cut.
Germanicus Jr drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Combis's head, knocking him out cold! Germanicus Jr is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hagen Germanicus Jr!
A relieved looking Hagen Germanicus Jr 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 10 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hagen Germanicus Jr and Bubba Rugowski. Germanicus Jr has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Hagen Germanicus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Rugowski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rugowski clinches up against the cage.
Rugowski jumps into guard, dragging Germanicus Jr to the mat.
Germanicus Jr trying to control but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
Rugowski keeping full guard, as Germanicus Jr tries to pass.
Rugowski controlling Germanicus Jr's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germanicus Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski keeping moving, preventing Germanicus Jr from controlling successfully.
Rugowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Germanicus Jr passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Germanicus Jr (3) vs (0) Rugowski
Germanicus Jr has knee on belly momentarily but Rugowski bucks him off and regains half guard.
Rugowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Germanicus Jr.
Germanicus Jr is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski controlling the position for now.
Rugowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Rugowski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is looking to improve his position.
Rugowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rugowski controlling Germanicus Jr's posture.
Germanicus Jr is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Palazzo Paisano that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Germanicus Jr stands and throws Rugowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germanicus Jr (6) vs (0) Rugowski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rugowski is trying to control Germanicus Jr's posture but Germanicus Jr avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr trying to control the action but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
Rugowski holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rugowski tries to bench press Germanicus Jr off him but Germanicus Jr keeps the position.
Rugowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Rugowski is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rugowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Germanicus Jr but great work by Rugowski. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Germanicus Jr (6) vs (4) Rugowski
Germanicus Jr trying to remain calm as Rugowski controls from the top position.
Rugowski moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Germanicus Jr (6) vs (6) Rugowski
Rugowski controlling the pace for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Germanicus Jr (6) vs (9) Rugowski
Rugowski is riding his opponent, not letting Germanicus Jr buck him off.
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.
Germanicus Jr tries to escape the position.
Germanicus Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rugowski controlling from the full mount.
Rugowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rugowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Rugowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rugowski wants to take Germanicus Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr wants to hold on but Rugowski pushes him away.
Rugowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Germanicus Jr prevents Rugowski from taking his back.
Rugowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rugowski is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski controlling the pace for now.
Rugowski fails to take his opponent's back.
Rugowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Germanicus Jr tries to hold on but Rugowski postures up.
Rugowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski fails to take his opponent's back.
Rugowski content just to control the position here.
Germanicus Jr is trying to reverse the position but instead Rugowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Germanicus Jr (6) vs (12) Rugowski
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr trying to control the hands but Rugowski breaks the grip.
Rugowski controls the position.
Rugowski is continuing to stall.
Germanicus Jr trying to control the hands but Rugowski won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Rugowski the control monster continue. Boring.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rugowski 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.
Rugowski working for the choke.
Rugowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Germanicus Jr tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rugowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rugowski wins on points by 12 to 6.
Bubba Rugowski is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Bubba Rugowski 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:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hagen Germanicus Jr and Tony King. King has chosen Saliva-Badass as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Hagen Germanicus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Tony King!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Germanicus Jr moves into the clinch.
Germanicus Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but King is defending well.
King goes for a takedown in the clinch but Germanicus Jr prevents it.
King is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Germanicus Jr is defending well.
King is fighting off a takedown attempt but Germanicus Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip King to the mat. King regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Germanicus Jr (2) vs (0) King
King keeping moving, preventing Germanicus Jr from controlling successfully.
King wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germanicus Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germanicus Jr 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Germanicus Jr (5) vs (0) King
Germanicus Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King is trying to control Germanicus Jr's posture but Germanicus Jr avoids it.
Germanicus Jr happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
King regains half guard.
Germanicus Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
King is controlling Germanicus Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Germanicus Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
King wants to improve his position but Germanicus Jr is controlling well.
King controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King won't allow Germanicus Jr to pass to mount.
King keeping control of the position.
King wants to control but Germanicus Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Germanicus Jr is looking for submissions but instead, King has regained full guard.
Germanicus Jr stopping the sweep attempt from King.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germanicus Jr looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germanicus Jr (5) vs (2) King
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King sitting in guard here, content to control.
King looking to pass the guard.
King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Germanicus Jr looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Germanicus Jr keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Germanicus Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if King 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
King controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
King is working for a submission of some sort.
King trying to mount his opponent but Germanicus Jr defends it.
King is controlling the pace.
Germanicus Jr tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
Germanicus Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Palazzo Paisano, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Germanicus Jr actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Germanicus Jr keeps working.
Germanicus Jr trying to control here.
Germanicus Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Germanicus Jr wants to control but King is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Germanicus Jr controlling the position for now.
Germanicus Jr is in trouble now - King has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Germanicus Jr (5) vs (5) King
King controlling from mount.
King wants to control but instead Germanicus Jr manages to regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr looking for submissions off his back.
King controlling the action here.
King wants to pass the guard but Germanicus Jr is defending well.
Germanicus Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germanicus Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Germanicus Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Germanicus Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germanicus Jr (7) vs (5) King
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Germanicus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
King wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
King looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Germanicus Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Germanicus Jr wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
Well, if Germanicus Jr 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.
King is concentrating on defense, preventing Germanicus Jr from advancing position.
King trying to hold on to Germanicus Jr's head to control him but Germanicus Jr postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Germanicus Jr wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
King is looking for a sweep. Germanicus Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Germanicus Jr 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.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to maintain the position but Germanicus Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Germanicus Jr wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
Germanicus Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King wants to control but Germanicus Jr is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Germanicus Jr takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
A relieved looking Hagen Germanicus Jr 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 10 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hagen Germanicus Jr and Megaton Dias. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Hagen Germanicus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Megaton Dias!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dias tries to clinch there but Germanicus Jr circles away.
Dias shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Germanicus Jr pinned against the cage. Germanicus Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Germanicus Jr pushes Dias up against the cage in a clinch.
Dias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Germanicus Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dias is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Germanicus Jr wants the takedown. Dias is fighting it off but Germanicus Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dias's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Germanicus Jr (2) vs (0) Dias
Dias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Germanicus Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Germanicus Jr controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr pushing down on Dias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Germanicus Jr 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.
Germanicus Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germanicus Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Germanicus Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Dias tries to get to full guard but Germanicus Jr has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Germanicus Jr wants to take a breather but Dias is having none of it.
Dias trying to get back to full guard but Germanicus Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Germanicus Jr (5) vs (0) Dias
Dias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dias working to try and regain half guard.
Dias is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Dias tries to reverse the position but Germanicus Jr maintains control.
Dias wants to control but Germanicus Jr is having none of it.
Germanicus Jr tries to control but Dias wriggling away.
Germanicus Jr fails to move to back control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Dias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dias is looking to get to half guard.
Dias regains half guard.
Dias wants to control but Germanicus Jr passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Germanicus Jr (8) vs (0) Dias
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Germanicus Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Germanicus Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Dias is defending well.
Germanicus Jr moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Germanicus Jr (10) vs (0) Dias
Dias wants to control but Germanicus Jr is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Germanicus Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Dias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Germanicus Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dias is looking to escape.
Dias is looking to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dias tries to hold on but Germanicus Jr postures up.
Dias is trying to escape the mount.
Germanicus Jr controlling his opponent.
Dias is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dias tries to reverse the position but Germanicus Jr maintains control.
Dias tries to hold on but Germanicus Jr pushes him away.
Dias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dias should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Germanicus Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dias tries to improve his position but instead Germanicus Jr has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Germanicus Jr (13) vs (0) Dias
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dias is in bad spot here.
Dias trying to control the action but Germanicus Jr just sinks the hooks in.
Dias is trying to break free.
Germanicus Jr not allowing Dias to control his hands.
Germanicus Jr controlling the position well here. Dias rolled but Germanicus Jr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Dias right now.
Germanicus Jr looking for the choke but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Dias is controlling his hands well.
Dias looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Germanicus Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dias.
Germanicus Jr wants to control but Dias is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dias defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Germanicus Jr's arms.
Dias is really stuck here.
Germanicus Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dias is in bad spot here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr biding his time, looking for the opening.
Germanicus Jr'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.
Germanicus Jr not allowing Dias to control his hands.
Dias rolls, trying to escape but Germanicus Jr keeps control of the position.
Germanicus Jr controlling from the back.
Dias trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr tightening his grip on Dias, looking for the choke.
Dias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dias keeps trying to improve his position.
Germanicus Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Germanicus Jr takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
A relieved looking Hagen Germanicus Jr 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 10 (265lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yong Cho and Hagen Germanicus Jr. 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yong Cho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Hagen Germanicus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Germanicus Jr closes the distance and pushes Cho back into the cage.
Germanicus Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cho uses from the top position.
Cho tries to free his leg and advance position but Germanicus Jr is retaining full guard.
Cho trying to control the position from guard on top but Germanicus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Germanicus Jr pulls Cho in to control the position.
Cho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cho wants to pass the guard but Germanicus Jr is keeping the position.
Cho won't allow Germanicus Jr to sweep him here.
Cho wants to pass the guard but Germanicus Jr is keeping the position.
Germanicus Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho looking to pass the guard.
Cho is pushing down on Germanicus Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Germanicus Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Cho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Germanicus Jr is just riding it out for now. Cho eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho is trying to control the action in half guard but Germanicus Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cho is pressing down on Germanicus Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Germanicus Jr is holding on for now.
Cho is trying to control the action in half guard but Germanicus Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cho wants to pass to mount but Germanicus Jr is defending the position.
Germanicus Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cho wants to pass the guard but Germanicus Jr is defending well.
Cho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Germanicus Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho is looking to advance position but Germanicus Jr won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cho passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cho (3) vs (0) Germanicus Jr
Cho looking to control but Germanicus Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Germanicus Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cho looking to control but Germanicus Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Germanicus Jr wants to control but Cho is having none of it.
Cho has control of Germanicus Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Germanicus Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Germanicus Jr is looking to improve his position but Cho isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Germanicus Jr tries to get to full guard but Cho has control of the leg.
Cho is looking to take a break and control but Germanicus Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cho wants to pass the guard but Germanicus Jr is defending well.
Germanicus Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germanicus Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Cho.
Cho is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cho is trying to control the action in half guard but Germanicus Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Germanicus Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cho.
Germanicus Jr told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cho is working for a kimura but Germanicus Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Germanicus Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr is trying to maintain the position but Cho is very close to passing his half guard.
Germanicus Jr is staying active underneath Cho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cho is looking to advance position but Germanicus Jr won't allow it.
Cho is working hard here to advance position.
Cho trying to control from half guard but Germanicus Jr is working away.
Cho trying to pass the guard but Germanicus Jr defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cho is trying to control. Germanicus Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Germanicus Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cho wants to pass to mount but Germanicus Jr is defending the position.
Cho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Germanicus Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Germanicus Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Cho is looking to take a break and control but Germanicus Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Germanicus Jr keeping hold of Cho's head, controlling as best he can.
Germanicus Jr wants to control but Cho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cho wants to pass to mount but Germanicus Jr is defending the position.
Cho wants to take a breather but Germanicus Jr is having none of it.
Germanicus Jr is looking to control Cho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Germanicus Jr avoid being mounted?
Cho is trying to control. Germanicus Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cho is working for a kimura but Germanicus Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Cho is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Germanicus Jr still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Germanicus Jr has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cho (3) vs (4) Germanicus Jr
Germanicus Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Germanicus Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr wants to control but Cho is keeping him busy.
Cho can't do much from the bottom here.
Cho is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Germanicus Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cho (5) vs (4) Germanicus Jr
Cho is looking for a kimura but Germanicus Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cho to get the leverage.
Cho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cho trying to control from half guard but Germanicus Jr is working away.
Cho is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cho (8) vs (4) Germanicus Jr
Cho goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Germanicus Jr turns into him and now he's in Cho's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cho (8) vs (6) Germanicus Jr
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cho trying to control the position.
Cho looking for a guillotine here but Germanicus Jr defends easily.
Germanicus Jr wants to pass the guard but Cho is keeping the position.
Cho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Germanicus Jr from controlling successfully.
Germanicus Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Germanicus Jr defends well.
Germanicus Jr stands and throws Cho's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cho (8) vs (9) Germanicus Jr
A control attempt from Cho but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cho (8) vs (11) Germanicus Jr
Germanicus Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Cho defends it well.
Cho regains half guard.
Cho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cho trying to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germanicus Jr is one step ahead there.
Germanicus Jr wants to control from the top but Cho keeps moving.
Cho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Germanicus Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Germanicus Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cho's guard.
Germanicus Jr is pressing down on Cho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cho is holding on for now.
Well, if Germanicus Jr 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.
Cho looking for submissions off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Germanicus Jr is working away from the top position though.
Cho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Germanicus Jr from controlling successfully.
Germanicus Jr advances to half guard.
Cho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Germanicus Jr pulls his head out easily.
Germanicus Jr trying to mount his opponent but Cho defends it.
Cho looking for submissions off his back.
Cho wants to control but Germanicus Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr is looking to take a break and control but Cho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Germanicus Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Germanicus Jr is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Cho tries to get to full guard but Germanicus Jr has control of the leg.
Germanicus Jr content to control rather than advance.
Cho actively working from the bottom here.
Cho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr is looking to take a break and control but Cho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cho tries to roll over but Germanicus Jr keeps him under control.
Cho wants to sweep but Germanicus Jr has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cho (8) vs (14) Germanicus Jr
Germanicus Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Germanicus Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Cho is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cho gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Germanicus Jr wins on points by 14 to 8.
Hagen Germanicus Jr 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 10 (265lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Coyote Starrk and Hagen Germanicus Jr. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Coyote Starrk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Hagen Germanicus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Germanicus Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Starrk moves into the clinch successfully.
Starrk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Starrk has Germanicus Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Germanicus Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Germanicus Jr is trying to pull guard but Starrk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Germanicus Jr successfully pulls guard.
Starrk trying to control but Germanicus Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germanicus Jr pulls Starrk in close to prevent any damage.
Germanicus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starrk wants to control from the top but Germanicus Jr keeps moving.
Germanicus Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Starrk defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starrk tries to free his leg and advance position but Germanicus Jr is retaining full guard.
Starrk is fighting to break Germanicus Jr's control of his arms but Germanicus Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Starrk trying to control but Germanicus Jr is working from the bottom.
Germanicus Jr told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Germanicus Jr has Starrk pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starrk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Germanicus Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Starrk wants to control from the top but Germanicus Jr keeps moving.
Germanicus Jr is pulling down on Starrk's head. It's preventing any offense from Starrk, at least for the moment.
Starrk trying to control the position from guard on top but Germanicus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starrk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germanicus Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Starrk uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Starrk (3) vs (0) Germanicus Jr
Starrk taking a break here but Germanicus Jr is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Germanicus Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Starrk stopping the sweep attempt from Germanicus Jr.
Germanicus Jr keeping moving, preventing Starrk from controlling successfully.
Starrk is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Starrk doesn't defend quickly enough and Germanicus Jr has managed to lock this one up! Can Starrk escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Germanicus Jr on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hagen Germanicus Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Hagen Germanicus Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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