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Event:
CWC 299 - Prelims
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
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 14 wins and 19 losses; Ricco Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 28 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dominguez enables Torres to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dominguez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres 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.
Torres stays in close to Dominguez's body and controls the position.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Dominguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (2) Dominguez
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Dominguez stands and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (2) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Torres's legs.
I've been told that Dominguez 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.
Torres is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Torres gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Torres (2) vs (7) Dominguez
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Dominguez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Torres manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Torres stops Dominguez from passing to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Dominguez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Torres rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dominguez's guard! Nice work there by Torres! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (4) vs (7) Dominguez
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dominguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dominguez managing to control the position.
Torres slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura but Dominguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Torres to get the leverage. #T4#
Torres passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (7) vs (7) Dominguez#SUB#
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dominguez, who protects the arm well.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Dominguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres is really struggling to control Dominguez but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5##SUB#
Torres swings around for an armbar but Dominguez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (7) vs (9) Dominguez
Torres keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
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.
Dominguez stands and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (7) vs (12) Dominguez
Torres is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Torres wants to control but Dominguez postures up.#SUB2#
Dominguez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Torres has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dominguez but great work by Torres. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (11) vs (12) Dominguez#SUB#
Torres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dominguez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torres but great work by Dominguez. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (11) vs (16) Dominguez
Dominguez controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7##SUB2#
Dominguez swings around for an armbar but Torres sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (13) vs (16) Dominguez
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (16) vs (16) Dominguez
Dominguez is not content to let Torres control the position. #T8##SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dominguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Torres moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dominguez can't do much from the bottom here. #T9##SUB#
Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Dominguez is defending well. #SUB#
Torres swings around for an armbar but Dominguez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (16) vs (18) Dominguez
Dominguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Torres gets full guard.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres pulls Dominguez in to control the position.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres working a defensive guard here.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dominguez looking to improve position, pressing down on Torres's thigh with his hand. Torres seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Dominguez paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Dominguez's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Torres picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricco Torres!
After winning the bout, Ricco Torres thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Pablo Dominguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Jones vs Trump
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 27 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Zulu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Zulu
Zulu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zulu looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez has Zulu pulled in close to control his posture.
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Dominguez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there. #T1#
Dominguez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zulu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Zulu tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Zulu pushes down on Dominguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zulu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dominguez moves into full guard.
Dominguez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zulu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dominguez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Dominguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zulu preventing the sweep.
Dominguez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zulu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Dominguez has his hands on Zulu's head, controlling the position.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Zulu tries to pass.
Zulu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Zulu 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.
Dominguez working a defensive guard here.
Dominguez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zulu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T6#
Zulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Zulu is pushing down on Dominguez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dominguez is fighting to maintain full guard but Zulu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dominguez wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zulu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zulu trying to mount his opponent but Dominguez defends it.
Dominguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zulu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dominguez holds on and takes a little breather. #T7#
Dominguez controls Zulu momentarily but Zulu frees himself.
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dominguez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zulu has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (5) Zulu
Dominguez is trying to control Zulu's posture but Zulu avoids it. #T8#
Dominguez tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (0) vs (7) Zulu
Zulu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Zulu 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.
Dominguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Dominguez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zulu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez wants to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Zulu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dominguez stops Zulu from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu controlling his opponent. #T10#
Zulu avoids the attempt from Dominguez to control.
Dominguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez 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: Dominguez (2) vs (7) Zulu
Zulu is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Dominguez seems to be working for a kimura but Zulu defends the submission attempt.#T11#
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Zulu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dominguez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zulu! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (7) Zulu
Zulu is working to get back to half guard.
Zulu is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Zulu wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Zulu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Zulu is looking to improve his position.
Zulu is pressing down on Dominguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dominguez trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zulu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (5) vs (9) Zulu
Zulu looking to pass the guard.
Zulu 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. #T13#
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Zulu passes Dominguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dominguez trying to control but Zulu postures up.
Zulu prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
Dominguez moves into full guard.
#T14#
Zulu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Zulu controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez trying to keep a closed guard but Zulu is proving a slippery customer.
Dominguez is pulling down on Zulu's head. It's preventing any offense from Zulu, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 9 to 5.
Shaka Zulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Pablo Dominguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CWC 295 - Archer vs Cosades
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 20 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dominguez gets caught napping as Lima dives in and scores a takedown. Dominguez manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Lima
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima pushes down on Dominguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dominguez 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.#SUB2#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura here.
Dominguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Alpha Brasil. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Dominguez has his hands on Lima's head, controlling the position.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #T2#
Dominguez has Lima pulled in close to control his posture.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Lima passes into half guard.
Lima is thwarting Dominguez's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez gets full guard.
Dominguez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Lima#T3#
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lima controlling Dominguez's posture.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Dominguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dominguez has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Lima is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up. #SUB2#
Lima has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Dominguez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Lima
Lima wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Dominguez working away.
Dominguez just content to control the position.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Dominguez wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Dominguez takes a little break here. Lima wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dominguez wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Dominguez wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy. #T6#
Lima trying to remain calm as Dominguez controls from the top position.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Dominguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Lima is defending well.
Dominguez working away.
Dominguez controlling from side mount.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lima wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dominguez wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy. #T8#
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Dominguez is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now.
Lima wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.#T9#
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lima has control of Dominguez's left arm, preventing Dominguez from doing any damage.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima is controlling Dominguez's posture.
Dominguez trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dominguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dominguez has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.#T10##SUB2#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Lima is pulling down on Dominguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominguez, at least for the moment.
Dominguez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (2) Lima
Dominguez trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
Dominguez just content to control the position.
Lima is looking to regain half guard here but Dominguez keeps moving and retains side control. #T11##SUB#
Dominguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Dominguez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T12#
Lima struggling a bit here.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Dominguez controls the position.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Dominguez working away.
Dominguez happy to just control the position for now.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T14#
Dominguez working away.
Lima is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dominguez is staying active.
Dominguez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lima is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez took to the microphone: 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Pavlov vs Jackson
Date: Feb 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 26 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morgan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dominguez shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez dives in and grabs Morgan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes down on Dominguez's head and hops out.
Morgan with the counter takedown but Dominguez avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morgan but Morgan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Morgan tries to counter it with a takedown but Dominguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dominguez gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgan as he jumps to the side.
Morgan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dominguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Morgan tries to counter it with a takedown but Dominguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1##TD#
Dominguez feints and as Morgan raises his hands in defense, Dominguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan is controlling Dominguez's posture.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
#T2#
Morgan is pulling down on Dominguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominguez, at least for the moment.
Morgan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom. #T3#
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Dominguez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morgan passes Dominguez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morgan is trying to control. Dominguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5##SUB2#
Morgan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dominguez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Richard Morgan!
Richard Morgan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Pablo Dominguez was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - Pavlov vs Silva Jr
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 26 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Xandao Couceiro!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Couceiro moves into the clinch.
Dominguez stops a takedown attempt from Couceiro.
Dominguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Couceiro is defending well.
Couceiro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dominguez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dominguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dominguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Couceiro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dominguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Couceiro as Dominguez shoots in.
Dominguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Couceiro sprawls well. He's pushed Dominguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Couceiro 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: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Couceiro
Couceiro controlling the action here.
Dominguez trying to control but Couceiro postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Couceiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Couceiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Couceiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couceiro content to control rather than advance.
Dominguez 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.#T2#
It looks like Couceiro 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.
Couceiro trying to control from half guard but Dominguez is working away.
Couceiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Couceiro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez is not content to let Couceiro control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dominguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Couceiro is fighting to break Dominguez's control of his arms but Dominguez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Couceiro trying to move into half guard but instead Dominguez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Couceiro
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.
Couceiro wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Couceiro won't allow it.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez is trying to control. Couceiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB#
Dominguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Couceiro is just riding it out for now. Dominguez eventually gives up the hold.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Couceiro is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Couceiro gets full guard.
Dominguez advances to half guard.
Couceiro gets full guard.#T5#
Couceiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (4) Couceiro
Couceiro trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez 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.
Couceiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couceiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Dominguez being controlled here, momentarily.
Dominguez 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.
Couceiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
Couceiro looking to sit in guard and control but Dominguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (4) vs (4) Couceiro
Couceiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez passes into half guard.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Couceiro is having none of it.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Couceiro won't allow it.
Couceiro tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Couceiro gets back to full guard.
Couceiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Couceiro keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now.
Couceiro working a defensive guard here.
Dominguez won't allow Couceiro to sweep him here.
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Couceiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Couceiro keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Couceiro 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.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
Couceiro pulls Dominguez in to control the position.
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Couceiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Couceiro is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up.
Couceiro wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Couceiro is retaining full guard.
Couceiro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Couceiro keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Couceiro is retaining full guard.
Dominguez won't allow Couceiro to sweep him here.
Dominguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dominguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (7) vs (4) Couceiro#T13#
Couceiro is letting Dominguez control him for a moment. #SUB#
Dominguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Couceiro is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Dominguez stalls from top position.#SUB#
Dominguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dominguez controlling the position. #T14#
Couceiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Couceiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Couceiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dominguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Pablo Dominguez gave a big smile as he said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Addams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dominguez's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Addams
Addams controlling the pace.
Addams is looking to pass Dominguez's guard but actually Dominguez recovers to full guard.
Dominguez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez is trying to control the position but Addams postures up.
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams 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.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez pulls Addams in close to his closed guard and prevents Addams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here. #T1#
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Dominguez.
Addams stays in close to Dominguez's body and controls the position.
Addams advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (5) Addams
Dominguez keeps Addams under control for a moment.
Addams trying to control the position but Dominguez is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Dominguez is looking for a sweep.
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.
Addams moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (0) vs (7) Addams
Addams wants to take Dominguez's back but he can't do it this time.
Addams controlling from mount.
Dominguez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Addams tries to control but Dominguez wriggling away.
Dominguez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Addams content just to control the position here. #T3#
Dominguez is controlling an arm, preventing Addams from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Addams tries to push Dominguez's head away but Dominguez is holding on tight.
Addams content just to control the position here.
Addams moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Dominguez (0) vs (10) Addams
Dominguez wants to control his opponent's hands but Addams gets his hands free.
Addams biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Dominguez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Dominguez prevents Addams from getting a body triangle.
Dominguez trying to control the hands but Addams breaks the grip.
Addams has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dominguez's body.
Dominguez trying to control the hands but Addams won't let him.
Addams controlling from the back.#T5#
Dominguez staying busy and making it hard for Addams to control.
Addams is riding his opponent, not letting Dominguez buck him off. #SUB2#
Dominguez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Addams.
Addams is trying to stick to Dominguez's back but Dominguez is turning into Addams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Addams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dominguez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (10) Addams
Addams controlling the position.
Dominguez trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Addams working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dominguez being controlled here momentarily.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Addams 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.#T7#
Addams being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Addams working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams being controlled here, momentarily.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (12) Addams
Dominguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
Dominguez has his hands on Addams's head, controlling the position.
Dominguez controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Dominguez pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.
Addams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez controlling Addams's posture.
Dominguez trying to control the position.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Addams won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Addams advances to half guard.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is defending well.
Dominguez gets back to full guard.
Dominguez trying to control the position.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #T11#
Addams is pushing down on Dominguez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dominguez is fighting to maintain full guard but Addams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Dominguez defending well.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dominguez keeping control of the position.
Addams is pressing down on Dominguez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dominguez is holding on for now. #T12#
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dominguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Addams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Addams's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dominguez (6) vs (12) Addams
I really don't envy Addams right now.
Addams breaks Dominguez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (6) vs (14) Addams
Dominguez is trying to control the position but Addams postures up.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams passes Dominguez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
Addams trying to control the action but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T13#
Dominguez is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Addams is trying to work for a kimura but Dominguez is defending well.
Dominguez gets back to full guard.
Addams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dominguez's guard. #SUB2#
Addams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dominguez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dominguez won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Addams sits in half guard. #T14#
Addams trying to pass the guard but Dominguez defending well.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams controlling the action here.
Addams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams wins on points by 14 to 6.
Lurch Addams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Helsinki
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
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 2 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 24 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez is looking to reverse the position.
A control attempt from Dominguez but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (6) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez working to try and regain half guard.
Lavicci tries to control but Dominguez wriggling away.
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez tries to lock up and control but Lavicci gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Lavicci fails to advance to Dominguez's back.
Dominguez is looking to get to half guard.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
Dominguez has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (9) vs (0) Dominguez
Lavicci gets his hands free as Dominguez looks to control. #T2#
Lavicci slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lavicci has the hooks in. Dominguez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lavicci is looking to control Dominguez but Dominguez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Dominguez right now.
Lavicci avoiding Dominguez 's attempts to control his hands.
Lavicci keeps control of the position as Dominguez tries to break free.
#T3#
Dominguez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lavicci.
Dominguez is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Lavicci is persistently looking for the submission but Dominguez is defending it well.
Dominguez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Dominguez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dominguez stops Lavicci from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dominguez wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Dominguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez is controlling an arm, preventing Lavicci from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lavicci avoids the attempt from Dominguez to control.
Lavicci controlling his opponent. #T5#
Dominguez wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lavicci looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez 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.#T6#
Dominguez trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Dominguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Dominguez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lavicci seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dominguez is trying to maintain the position but Lavicci is very close to passing his half guard.
Lavicci wants to control but Dominguez is keeping him busy. #T8#
Dominguez is trying to control but Lavicci manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (12) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez wants to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Dominguez is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Dominguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez is controlling an arm, preventing Lavicci from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10#
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci tries to control but Dominguez wriggling away.
Dominguez has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (15) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez is really stuck here.
Lavicci just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11#
Lavicci controlling well, preventing Dominguez from escaping the position.
Dominguez wants to control his opponent's hands but Lavicci gets his hands free.
Dominguez tries to roll but Lavicci sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Dominguez right now.
Dominguez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
I really don't envy Dominguez right now.
Lavicci tries to get the hooks in deep but Dominguez pushed the leg off.
Lavicci controlling from the back.
Dominguez trying to control the hands but Lavicci won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Dominguez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Dominguez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dominguez staying busy and making it hard for Lavicci to control. #T13#
Dominguez trying to control but not successfully.
Lavicci controlling from the back.#SUB#
Dominguez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lavicci.
A lull in the action here.
#T14#
Dominguez wants to escape the position.
Lavicci not allowing Dominguez to control his hands.
Lavicci wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci biding his time, controlling Dominguez.
Dominguez tries to escape but Lavicci has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
An intense looking Anthony Lavicci took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - New York
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 23 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 23 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Coe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dominguez (0) vs (4) Coe
Coe wants to control but Dominguez is keeping him busy.
Dominguez is looking to regain half guard here but Coe keeps moving and retains side control.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coe trying to control the position but Dominguez is working away.
Dominguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez can't do much from the bottom here.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Dominguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Dominguez is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Coe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dominguez trying to control but Coe postures up.
Dominguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Coe content to control rather than advance.
Dominguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coe is keen to just control but Dominguez is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Coe is working for a submission of some sort.
Coe works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (7) Coe#T3##SUB2#
Coe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dominguez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dominguez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (7) Coe
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving. #T4#
Dominguez is looking to pass into half guard but Coe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Coe is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (9) Coe
Coe wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Coe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Coe trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez trying to control the position here.
Coe passes into half guard. #T5#
Dominguez is controlling Coe's trapped leg to prevent Coe from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Coe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dominguez is pressing down on Coe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez pulls Coe in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Coe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dominguez is concentrating on defense, preventing Coe from advancing position.
Coe is keen to just control but Dominguez is a slippery customer.
Dominguez is doing well to control the position and prevent Coe from advancing to side control.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dominguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Coe stays in close to Dominguez's body and controls the position. #T7#
Dominguez is trying to keep Coe in close.
#SUB2#
Coe 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.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (4) vs (9) Coe
Coe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Coe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Coe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (7) vs (9) Coe#T9#
Coe tries to improve position but can't.
Coe keeps trying to improve his position.
Dominguez controls the position.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Coe is working from the bottom.
Coe is looking to regain half guard here but Dominguez keeps moving and retains side control.
Dominguez controls the position. #SUB#
Dominguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T10#
Dominguez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Coe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Coe trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Dominguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coe trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Coe wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Coe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard. #T12##SUB2#
Coe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coe working a defensive guard here.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Coe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (7) vs (11) Coe
Dominguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominguez, not yet.
Dominguez controlling the position.#T13#
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dominguez is trying to control the position but Coe postures up.
Dominguez pulls Coe in to control the position.
Dominguez looking to control.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Dominguez has his hands on Coe's head, controlling the position.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coe wins on points by 11 to 7.
David Allan Coe managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CWC 288
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dominguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Pripyat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dominguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dominguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Dominguez tries to keep at a distance but Pripyat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dominguez is trying to drag Pripyat to the mat but Pripyat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pripyat jumps into guard, dragging Dominguez to the mat.
Pripyat looking for a sweep. Not yet Pripyat, not yet.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB2#
Pripyat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dominguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dominguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pripyat controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Dominguez trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat pulls Dominguez in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dominguez passes Pripyat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Pripyat defends it.
Pripyat is trying is best to control the position here.
Pripyat is in trouble now - Dominguez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (3) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pripyat is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Pripyat is looking to get to half guard.
Pripyat has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Dominguez (6) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat is keeping busy.
Pripyat manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dominguez's guard. Nice work there by Pripyat.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (6) vs (2) Pripyat
Dominguez trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pripyat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Dominguez trying to control the position here.
Pripyat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Dominguez trying to control the position.
Dominguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (8) vs (2) Pripyat
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pripyat is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (8) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez has his hands on Pripyat's head, controlling the position.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (7) Pripyat#T7#
You can see the frustration on Dominguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dominguez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pripyat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Pripyat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dominguez, who protects the arm well.
Dominguez manages to get back to half guard.
Dominguez trying to control here.
#T8#
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Pripyat is controlling well.
Dominguez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dominguez is staying active underneath Pripyat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dominguez gets full guard.
Pripyat controlling from the top position.
Dominguez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pripyat has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (10) Pripyat
Dominguez looks to move to half guard but instead Pripyat has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (8) vs (12) Pripyat
Dominguez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9##SUB2#
Dominguez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pripyat.
Pripyat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
Pripyat avoids the attempt from Dominguez to control.
Pripyat controlling the position easily from mount.
Pripyat tries to control but Dominguez wriggling away. #T10##SUB2#
Pripyat working for a submission but Dominguez is keeping him at bay.
Pripyat wants to control the pace but Dominguez is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez tries to hold on but Pripyat postures up.#T11#
Dominguez is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Pripyat goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dominguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (10) vs (12) Pripyat
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
Dominguez pushing down on Pripyat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Dominguez prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Dominguez is just content to waste time from the top position. Pripyat takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Pripyat being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Pripyat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dominguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dominguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dominguez trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Pripyat looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
Dominguez pushing down on Pripyat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dominguez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (13) vs (12) Pripyat
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dominguez tries to control but Pripyat wriggling away.
Pripyat is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat is still trying to improve position.
Pripyat 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez took to the microphone: 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Las Vegas
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 22 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Leandro Lo!
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.
Dominguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dominguez wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Lo drives through with a takedown into Dominguez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Lo
Dominguez pulls Lo in to control the position.
Lo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez is trying to control the position but Lo postures up.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo pushes down on Dominguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #T1#
Dominguez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dominguez trying to control here.
Dominguez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.#T2#
Lo wants to free his trapped foot but Dominguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dominguez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dominguez controlling the position for now.
Dominguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lo content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Lo preventing the sweep.
Lo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dominguez controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez managing to control the position.
Lo 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. #T4#
Lo postures up.
Dominguez has his hands on Lo's head, controlling the position.
Dominguez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lo 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. #T5#
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez managing to control the position.
Dominguez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard but Lo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (5) Lo
Dominguez wants to control but Lo postures up.#T6#
Dominguez is trying to improve his position.
Lo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working.
Dominguez struggling a bit here.
Lo happy to just control the position for now.
Dominguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Dominguez can't do much from the bottom here.
Dominguez tries to improve position but can't.
Dominguez seems a little lost for a moment, as Lo dominates the positioning.#T8#
Dominguez is trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez isn't going anywhere.
Dominguez manages to get back to half guard.
Lo content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Lo trying to mount his opponent but Dominguez defends it.
Dominguez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Dominguez gets full guard.#T10#
Lo is fighting to break Dominguez's control of his arms but Dominguez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dominguez being controlled here, momentarily.
Dominguez is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
Dominguez wants to control but Lo passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (8) Lo
Dominguez is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it. #T11#
Dominguez sneaks back into half guard.
Dominguez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dominguez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (11) Lo
Lo avoids the attempt from Dominguez to control.#T12#
Dominguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dominguez is doing well to control the position and prevent Lo from advancing to side control.#T13#
Dominguez is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lo in particular looking to stall.
Dominguez trying to control here.
#T14#
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
Lo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 11 to 0.
In defeat, Pablo Dominguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CWC 284 LV
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 21 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gelfen clinches with his opponent.
Gelfen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dominguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Gelfen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez is controlling Gelfen's trapped leg to prevent Gelfen from advancing to side control.
Dominguez trying to control but Gelfen postures up.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez is controlling Gelfen's trapped leg to prevent Gelfen from advancing to side control.
Well, if Gelfen 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.
#T1#
Dominguez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gelfen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dominguez defends it well.
Dominguez is controlling Gelfen's trapped leg to prevent Gelfen from advancing to side control.
Dominguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gelfen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gelfen won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gelfen has gone for a leg lock! Dominguez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gelfen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (2) Dominguez
Gelfen keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gelfen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gelfen trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gelfen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Gelfen is keeping the position.
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (2) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez happy to just control the position for now.
Dominguez looking to control but instead Gelfen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T5#
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gelfen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dominguez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gelfen actively working from the bottom here.
Gelfen gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Dominguez trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gelfen moves into full guard.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gelfen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Gelfen is retaining full guard.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gelfen wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Gelfen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen 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.#T9##SUB#
Gelfen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dominguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dominguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gelfen looking to control.
Gelfen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (4) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dominguez is trying to hold Gelfen in close to prevent damage but Gelfen has managed to pass into half guard.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Gelfen is controlling well.
#T10#
Gelfen controlling the action here.
Dominguez wants to control the action here but instead Gelfen manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (7) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez regains half guard.
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Gelfen sits in half guard.
Dominguez is looking to control Gelfen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dominguez avoid being mounted?#T11#
Dominguez is not content to let Gelfen control the position.
Gelfen prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
Gelfen is trying to control. Dominguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Gelfen seems content to control.
Dominguez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dominguez is not content to let Gelfen control the position.#T12#
Dominguez trying to control but Gelfen postures up.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but Dominguez defending well.
Gelfen stalling away here and it's allowed Dominguez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gelfen is one step ahead there. #T13#
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen stopping the sweep attempt from Dominguez.
Dominguez has control of Gelfen's left arm, preventing Gelfen from doing any damage.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Gelfen controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez managing to control the position. #T14#
Gelfen 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.
Gelfen stands and throws Dominguez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (10) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gelfen takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Eddie Gelfen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Pablo Dominguez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Blood moves into the clinch.
Blood is trying to drag Dominguez to the mat but Dominguez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dominguez prevents the takedown attempt.
Dominguez gets underhooks to prevent Blood's takedown attempt.
Pablo Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Blood.
Dominguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dominguez 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.#TD#
Dominguez 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: Dominguez (2) vs (0) Blood
Blood is positioning himself well to prevent Dominguez advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Blood working a defensive guard here.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blood manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Blood
Blood wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Blood controlling from the top position.
Blood preventing the sweep.
Blood forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
Blood trying to advance position but Dominguez counters by regaining guard.
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blood is one step ahead there.
Blood trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Blood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood looking to sit in guard and control but Dominguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (4) vs (2) Blood
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Blood is adopting a defensive guard.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood is retaining full guard.
Blood controlling Dominguez's posture. #T4#
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dominguez'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.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood is retaining full guard. #T5#
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Blood working a defensive guard here.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blood trying to control the position here.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Blood trying to control the position.
Dominguez pushes down on Blood's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blood is in trouble now - Dominguez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (7) vs (2) Blood#T7#
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blood has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Dominguez (10) vs (2) Blood
A lull in the action here.
Blood is trying to break free.
#T8#
Blood looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dominguez.
Dominguez avoiding Blood 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Dominguez looking for the choke but no joy.
Dominguez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Blood.
Will Dominguez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T9#
Blood looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Blood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dominguez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Blood is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T10#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dominguez controlling the positon.
Dominguez wants to control but Blood is keeping busy.
Dominguez biding his time, controlling Blood.
Blood wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Blood is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dominguez.
#SUB#
Dominguez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Blood trying to control the position but Dominguez manages to sink in the hooks.
Dominguez wants to control but Blood is keeping busy.
Blood tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blood working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez is trying to control here but Blood has managed to regain half guard.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Blood is a slippery customer.#T12#
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Blood is working away.
Dominguez trying to control from Blood's half guard. Blood has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T13#
Blood is trying to hold Dominguez in close to prevent damage but Dominguez has managed to pass into half guard.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Blood defending well.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dominguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blood preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14#
Dominguez is trying to control. Blood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blood trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Blood wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez moves into full mount! Blood won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (13) vs (2) Blood
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Post fight, an emotional Pablo Dominguez said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Katelynn Arby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Arby looking to score a takedown here. Dominguez is defending well but Arby drives through and ends up in Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arby (2) vs (0) Dominguez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dominguez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arby has Dominguez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arby (2) vs (2) Dominguez#SUB#
Arby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
It looks like Dominguez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Arby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dominguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dominguez controlling the pace. #SUB#
Arby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominguez pulls his head out easily.
Arby is controlling Dominguez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Arby is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Arby is defending the position. #T3#
Arby is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arby wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Arby defending well.
Arby trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dominguez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (2) vs (5) Dominguez
Arby tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Arby is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arby wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.#T4#
Dominguez is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Arby is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Arby (2) vs (8) Dominguez
Dominguez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dominguez is hanging on to Arby's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Dominguez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Arby has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Arby is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dominguez not allowing Arby to control his hands. #T5#
Arby tries to escape but Dominguez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dominguez tries to get the hooks in deep but Arby pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Arby defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I would not like to be Arby right now.
Arby trying to control the action but Dominguez just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Arby preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dominguez. #T6#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dominguez controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Arby is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dominguez avoiding Arby 's attempts to control his hands.
Arby tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Arby preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dominguez. #T7#
Arby trying to control the hands but Dominguez won't let him.
Arby is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dominguez.
Dominguez has the hooks in. Arby is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dominguez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Arby tries to escape but Dominguez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dominguez biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
Dominguez is continuing to stall.
Arby rolls, trying to escape but Dominguez keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Dominguez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Arby is defending well though. Dominguez let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Arby's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dominguez has good solid back control here.
Arby has hold of Dominguez's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#T9#
Dominguez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Arby is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Dominguez has locked on a rear naked choke here! Arby is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pablo Dominguez!
An intense looking Pablo Dominguez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CWC 273
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 21 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Nielsen closes the distance and clinches.
Nielsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dominguez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Nielsen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dominguez can't fight it off and eventually Nielsen manages to take the fight to the floor. Dominguez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Dominguez pulls Nielsen in to control the position.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez seems keen to control Nielsen's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard. #T1#
Dominguez has control of Nielsen's left arm, preventing Nielsen from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dominguez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Nielsen
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
Nielsen is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Dominguez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dominguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nielsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Nielsen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Dominguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nielsen gets full guard.#T3#
Dominguez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nielsen's guard.
Dominguez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez wants to take Nielsen's back but he can't do it this time.
Dominguez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nielsen is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Dominguez fails to move to back control.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Dominguez is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Nielsen is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dominguez (8) vs (2) Nielsen
Good control from Dominguez.
Nielsen prevents Dominguez from getting a body triangle.
Dominguez is hanging on to Nielsen's back as he tries to escape.
Dominguez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Dominguez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nielsen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nielsen for a finish.
Nielsen turns into Dominguez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (8) vs (4) Nielsen#T5#
Nielsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Dominguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nielsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nielsen pushes down on Dominguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dominguez manages to get to full guard.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Nielsen tries to pass. #T6#
Nielsen pushes down on Dominguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nielsen prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
Nielsen is keen to just control but Dominguez is a slippery customer.
Nielsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nielsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dominguez trying to get back to full guard but Nielsen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (7) Nielsen#T7#
Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nielsen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Nielsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Nielsen maintains control.
Nielsen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dominguez is holding on tight.
Dominguez tries to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away.
Nielsen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Dominguez is squirming around nicely.
Nielsen content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Nielsen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dominguez turns into him and now he's in Nielsen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (10) vs (7) Nielsen
Dominguez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nielsen's guard. #T9#
Nielsen trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Dominguez stalling.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Nielsen trying to control here.
#T10#
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
Nielsen is doing well to control the position and prevent Dominguez from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Dominguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nielsen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dominguez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nielsen. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (13) vs (7) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.#T11#
A lull in the action here as Dominguez stalls from top position.
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dominguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Nielsen won't allow it.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Dominguez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (16) vs (7) Nielsen#T12#
Dominguez trying to control the position but Nielsen is working away.
Nielsen tries to bench press Dominguez off him but Dominguez keeps the position.
Nielsen manages to get back to half guard.
Nielsen is not content to let Dominguez control the position.#T13#
Nielsen tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nielsen trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nielsen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dominguez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (19) vs (7) Nielsen
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 19 to 7.
Pablo Dominguez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CWC 268
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
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 17 wins and 10 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 20 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tormenta. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tormenta (4) vs (0) Dominguez
We've been hearing good reports from Tormenta'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.
Tormenta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working. #SUB#
Tormenta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dominguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Tormenta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dominguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Tormenta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dominguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tormenta working away.#T1#
Tormenta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working. #SUB#
Tormenta tries for a kimura but Dominguez is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (4) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (4) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez trying to control the position but Tormenta is working away.
Tormenta is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tormenta is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez controls the position.
Dominguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tormenta tries to bench press Dominguez off him but Dominguez keeps the position.
Tormenta is trying to control Dominguez's posture but Dominguez avoids it.
Dominguez just content to control the position.
Dominguez wants to control but Tormenta is keeping him busy.
Tormenta tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Dominguez trying to control the action but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Dominguez stalls from top position.
Tormenta tries to buck Dominguez off but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez takes a little break here. Tormenta wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tormenta wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
Tormenta is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Tormenta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tormenta keeps working.
Dominguez controlling the position from side mount.
Tormenta is trying to improve his position.
Tormenta wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
Tormenta is holding Dominguez down, trying to stall.
Tormenta manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Tormenta wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Tormenta won't allow it.
Tormenta is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Tormenta is trying to control but can't.
Tormenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez wants to control but Tormenta is keeping him busy. #T6#
Dominguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tormenta manages to get to full guard.
Tormenta pulls Dominguez in close to prevent any damage.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Tormenta has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tormenta (8) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Tormenta has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Tormenta has hold of Dominguez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dominguez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tormenta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape. #T7#
Dominguez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tormenta wants to control the pace but Dominguez is squirming around nicely.
Tormenta controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez is squirming around, avoiding Tormenta's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez wants to hold on but Tormenta pushes him away.#T8#
Dominguez is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez wants to control but Tormenta is having none of it.
Tormenta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position but Tormenta isn't that keen on the idea.
Tormenta controlling the position easily from mount.
Tormenta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez can't escape the position.
#T9##SUB#
Tormenta working for a guillotine from mount but Dominguez is in no mood to give up.
Dominguez tries to lock up and control but Tormenta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dominguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tormenta wants to control the pace but Dominguez is squirming around nicely.
Tormenta controlling from the full mount.
Tormenta trying to control but Dominguez is having none of it. #T10#
Dominguez working to try and regain half guard.
Tormenta controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez tries to hold on but Tormenta postures up.
Tormenta looking to control but Dominguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez is working to get back to half guard.
Dominguez tries to hold on but Tormenta postures up.#T11#
Dominguez is looking to get to half guard.
Tormenta looking to control but Dominguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez wants to control but Tormenta is having none of it.#SUB#
Tormenta is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dominguez is surviving well by controlling Tormenta's body position as best he can.
Tormenta avoids the attempt from Dominguez to control.#T12#
Tormenta trying to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Tormenta controlling from mount.
Tormenta trying to control but Dominguez is having none of it. #T13##SUB#
Tormenta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dominguez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dominguez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez is squirming around, avoiding Tormenta's attempts to control the action.
Tormenta tries to push Dominguez's head away but Dominguez is holding on tight.#T14#
Tormenta tries to control but Dominguez wriggling away.
Tormenta controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tormenta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tormenta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dominguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tormenta takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
An out of breath Fray Tormenta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Pablo Dominguez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CWC 256
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 19 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Kilpi as Dominguez shoots in.#TD2#
Kilpi shoots in and gets a takedown into Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Kilpi
Dominguez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kilpi passes into half guard.
Kilpi wants to free his trapped foot but Dominguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kilpi trying to control the pace.
Dominguez is in trouble now - Kilpi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (5) Kilpi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position but Kilpi isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Kilpi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez is trying desperately to improve position.
Kilpi fails to take his opponent's back.
Dominguez tries to hold on but Kilpi pushes him away.
Dominguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dominguez trying to hold on to Kilpi's head to control him but Kilpi postures up.
Dominguez 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.#T2#
Dominguez is staying active underneath Kilpi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dominguez trying to hold on to Kilpi's head to control him but Kilpi postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Dominguez is defending against the submission attempts here by Kilpi.
Kilpi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dominguez is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Kilpi sits in half guard.
Dominguez keeping hold of Kilpi's head, controlling as best he can.
Kilpi prevents Dominguez from improving his position.#T4#
Dominguez wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kilpi wants to pass to mount but Dominguez is defending the position.
Dominguez gets back to full guard.
Dominguez has his hands on Kilpi's head, controlling the position.
Kilpi won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Dominguez controlling Kilpi's posture.
Kilpi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Dominguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kilpi moves into full mount! Dominguez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (8) Kilpi
Dominguez is trying to escape the mount.
Kilpi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez is controlling an arm, preventing Kilpi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kilpi avoids the attempt from Dominguez to control.#T6#
Dominguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez won't allow Kilpi to pass to mount.
Dominguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kilpi looking to pass the guard.
Kilpi keeps trying to improve his position.
Kilpi being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (8) Kilpi
Dominguez stays in close to Kilpi's body and controls the position.
Kilpi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez pushes down on Kilpi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Kilpi is defending well. #T8#
Dominguez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (8) Kilpi
Kilpi tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Dominguez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kilpi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (5) vs (10) Kilpi
Kilpi won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Dominguez is controlling Kilpi's posture.
Kilpi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kilpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working.
Kilpi controlling the action here.
Dominguez controlling the position well. #T10#
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but Dominguez defending well.
Dominguez trying to hold on to Kilpi's head to control him but Kilpi postures up.
#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dominguez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kilpi.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Kilpi is looking to stall here but Dominguez recovers full guard.
Dominguez controls Kilpi momentarily but Kilpi frees himself.
Dominguez controlling the position.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Dominguez is adopting a defensive guard.
Dominguez is trying to control the position but Kilpi postures up. #T12#
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez is pulling down on Kilpi's head to control his posture.
Dominguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilpi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (7) vs (10) Kilpi
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilpi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilpi, not yet. #T13##SUB2#
Kilpi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kilpi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kilpi wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kilpi for as long as he can get away with.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilpi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilpi being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilpi wins on points by 10 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Jarkko Kilpi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CWC 247
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
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 10 wins and 11 losses; Ricco Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 19 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Torres rushes Dominguez and presses him up against the cage.
Torres tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Torres has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dominguez uses from the top position.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Torres pulls Dominguez in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Torres has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (4) vs (0) Dominguez#T2#
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape. #SUB#
Torres working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.#T3#
Dominguez regains half guard.
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard.
Torres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dominguez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing that Torres has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres is pushing down on Dominguez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dominguez is fighting to maintain full guard but Torres has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Dominguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dominguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torres advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (7) vs (0) Dominguez
Torres happy to just control the position for now.
Dominguez is looking to reverse the position.#T5##SUB#
Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Dominguez is defending well.
Torres in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dominguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Torres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dominguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6##SUB#
Torres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Torres trying to control the action but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is looking to reverse the position.
Dominguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (7) vs (2) Dominguez#T7#
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dominguez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (7) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. #T8#
Torres is trying to escape the position but Dominguez is controlling the position.
Dominguez laying and praying for a moment but Torres takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Torres is trying to control but can't.
Torres keeping control of the position.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Torres tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Torres 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.#T10#
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Torres wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Torres trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dominguez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (7) vs (8) Dominguez
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
It looks like Dominguez 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.
Torres keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Torres tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Dominguez prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Dominguez content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Dominguez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Torres wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Torres is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Let's hope that Dominguez 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 8 to 7.
Pablo Dominguez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CWC 236
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 19 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dominguez. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Addams (0) vs (4) Dominguez
Addams tries to buck Dominguez off but Dominguez is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams is being controlled here.
Dominguez tries to move to mount but Addams blocks the move with his legs.
Addams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Addams wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams looks to move to half guard but instead Dominguez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (0) vs (6) Dominguez
Addams tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Addams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Addams wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Addams is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Addams is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Addams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dominguez trying to control but Addams is having none of it.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Addams to control.
Addams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Addams wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Addams working to try and regain half guard.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Addams wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Addams tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
More stalling from Dominguez.#T4#
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez looking to control but Addams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Addams controls the position.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Dominguez tries to control but Addams wriggling away.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Addams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Addams trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Addams is pressing down on Dominguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Addams trying to control the position.
Dominguez stays in close to Addams's body and controls the position.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominguez with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Addams 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.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Addams keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Addams has control of Dominguez's left arm, preventing Dominguez from doing any damage.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself. #T8#
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dominguez is pushing down on Addams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Addams is fighting to maintain full guard but Dominguez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Addams wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Addams tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dominguez passes into side control, despite Addams's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (0) vs (9) Dominguez
Addams is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Dominguez gets to mount! Addams was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (0) vs (11) Dominguez
Addams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Addams manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Addams holds on and takes a little breather.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Addams pulls Dominguez in close to his closed guard and prevents Dominguez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Let's hope that Dominguez 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.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Addams has Dominguez pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Dominguez passes Addams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Addams defending well.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dominguez.
Addams trying to control from the bottom.
Addams tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez moves into full mount! Addams won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (0) vs (14) Dominguez
Dominguez controlling his opponent. #T12#
Addams regains half guard.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Addams manages to get to full guard.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams has Dominguez pulled in close to control his posture.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard. #T13#
Dominguez 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.
Addams trying to control the position.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
Yet more stalling tactics from Dominguez.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
Addams controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Addams controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Addams controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 14 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Pablo Dominguez gave a big smile as he said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CWC 224
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cedric Simard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 18 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Dominguez feints and as Simard raises his hands in defense, Dominguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simard (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simard keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Simard being controlled here, momentarily.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Simard is keeping the position.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Simard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simard (4) vs (2) Dominguez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simard controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Dominguez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominguez trying to get back to full guard but Simard takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Simard (7) vs (2) Dominguez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez can't escape the position.
Dominguez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Simard (10) vs (2) Dominguez
Simard biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dominguez tries to escape but Simard has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Dominguez is still trying to improve position.
Simard slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dominguez tries to escape the position.
Simard controls the action.
Dominguez tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Simard trying to control momentarily.
Dominguez is really stuck here.
Simard is trying to stick to Dominguez's back but Dominguez is turning into Simard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Simard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dominguez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simard (10) vs (4) Dominguez#T4#
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Simard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez passes Simard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Dominguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T5#
Dominguez is pressing down on Simard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simard is holding on for now.
Dominguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Dominguez 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.#T6#
Dominguez is thwarting Simard's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Dominguez is continuing to stall.
Dominguez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simard (10) vs (7) Dominguez#T7#
Dominguez happy to just control the position for now.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Simard is working from the bottom.
Simard is being controlled here.
Simard is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Simard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez just content to control the position.
Dominguez wants to control but Simard is keeping him busy.
Dominguez tries to advance to mount but Simard denies him.
Dominguez taking a breather here. #T9#
Simard regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dominguez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominguez trying to control the pace. #T10#
Let's hope that Dominguez 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.
Simard is trying is best to control the position here.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dominguez.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Dominguez.
Simard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Simard is defending well. #T12#
Simard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dominguez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dominguez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simard (14) vs (7) Dominguez
Dominguez staying busy and making it hard for Simard to control.
Simard has the hooks in. Dominguez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simard doesn't have the hooks in and Dominguez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simard (14) vs (9) Dominguez
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Simard keeps moving.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez stands and throws Simard's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simard (14) vs (12) Dominguez#T14#
Dominguez slows the pace down.
Dominguez tries to advance to mount but Simard instead regains half guard.
Simard is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simard avoid being mounted?
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Simard takes the fight on points by 14 to 12.
During a confident post fight interview, Cedric Simard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Pablo Dominguez was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CACC 217
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 17 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pripyat looks for a takedown but Dominguez sprawls well.
Dominguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pripyat circles away.
Pripyat is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dominguez.
Dominguez shoots in but Pripyat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dominguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pripyat circles away.
Karelin Pripyat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Dominguez.
Dominguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pripyat feinted with a counter takedown.
Dominguez with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
so Pripyat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Pripyat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (2) Dominguez
Pripyat 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.#T1#
Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.
Pripyat has Dominguez pulled in close to control his posture.
Pripyat trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dominguez trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pripyat has his hands on Dominguez's head, controlling the position.
Dominguez trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Pripyat wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Pripyat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez slips nicely into half guard.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Pripyat is working away.
Dominguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pripyat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pripyat is trying to control but can't.
Dominguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pripyat has his hands clasped together around Dominguez's back. He's all about the action.
Pripyat tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.#T5#
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
Pripyat trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez is trying to control. Pripyat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dominguez stalling.
Dominguez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (2) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pripyat (2) vs (7) Dominguez#T6#
Pripyat is working to get back to half guard.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Pripyat'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.
Pripyat controls the position.
Pripyat 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: Pripyat (4) vs (7) Dominguez#T7#
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez 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.#T8##SUB2#
Pripyat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dominguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pripyat has managed to get both his arms back between Dominguez's legs - danger averted.
Pripyat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom. #T9#
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (4) vs (9) Dominguez
Dominguez trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Dominguez passes into half guard.
Well, if Dominguez 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.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez is stalling here. Pripyat is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dominguez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pripyat has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (8) vs (9) Dominguez#T10#
Pripyat trying to control the action but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep.
Pripyat trying to control the position but Dominguez is working away.
Pripyat 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 Dominguez's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Pripyat has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dominguez is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pripyat yanks on the arm and Dominguez is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pripyat.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karelin Pripyat!
Pablo Dominguez was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CACC 206: Turturro vs Ty
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 17 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dominguez looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (0) Warholm
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warholm trying to control the position.
Dominguez passes Warholm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Dominguez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (0) Warholm
Dominguez prevents Warholm from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Warholm can't escape the position.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez controlling his opponent. #T1#
Dominguez tries to control but Warholm wriggling away.
Warholm is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Warholm is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Warholm is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Warholm is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Warholm wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Warholm is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Warholm is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Warholm is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Warholm to control.#T4#
Warholm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Warholm just holding on.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Warholm tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Warholm is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Warholm is squirming around nicely.
Warholm is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Warholm to control.
Warholm is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Warholm is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Warholm is looking to escape. #T7#
Warholm tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Warholm tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Warholm is squirming around nicely.
Warholm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Warholm wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez trying to control but Warholm is having none of it. #T9#
Dominguez is really struggling to control Warholm but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Warholm to control.
Warholm is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Warholm is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Warholm wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Warholm sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Warholm wants to control the action here but instead Dominguez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (0) Warholm#T11#
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Warholm working to try and regain half guard.
Warholm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Warholm is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Warholm tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Warholm is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Warholm is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Warholm is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Warholm wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Warholm is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Warholm keeps trying to improve his position.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warholm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez took to the microphone: 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CACC 199:Feltre vRodionovich 2
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 16 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Blood takes the fight into the clinch.
Dominguez stops a takedown attempt from Blood.
Dominguez wants to take the fight to the mat but Blood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blood wants a takedown but no success here.
Blood wants a takedown but no success here.
Pablo Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Blood.
Dominguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Dominguez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blood is trying to defend but Dominguez 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: Dominguez (2) vs (0) Blood
Blood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez stalling. #T1#
Blood is staying active underneath Dominguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blood is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard. #SUB#
Dominguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dominguez.
Blood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
Blood is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
Blood trying to control here.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blood for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Blood won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blood manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez advances to half guard.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blood is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard. #T4#
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dominguez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (0) Blood
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Blood is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominguez tries to control but Blood wriggling away.
Blood is working to get back to half guard.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Blood wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blood is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Dominguez prevents Blood from getting the reversal.
Dominguez trying to control but Blood is having none of it.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blood tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Blood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blood is looking to escape.
Blood is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez'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.
Blood tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Dominguez is stalling here but it's allowed Blood to get half guard.
Blood won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Blood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blood.
Blood working a defensive guard here.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Blood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.#T11#
Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Blood keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Blood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blood wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez slips nicely into half guard.
Dominguez is stalling here. Blood is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dominguez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Blood has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dominguez (5) vs (4) Blood
Dominguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dominguez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blood's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13#
Dominguez is not content to let Blood control the position.#SUB2#
Blood seems to be working for a kimura but Dominguez defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dominguez looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Blood pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (7) Blood
Dominguez is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Blood goes for an armbar but Dominguez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dominguez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (7) vs (7) Blood
Dominguez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dominguez trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom. #T14#
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood seems keen to control Dominguez's posture.
Blood keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez passes Blood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Dominguez is heads and Blood is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Blood wins on points by 8 to 7.
A victorious Jack Blood thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Pablo Dominguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CACC 191: Arias vs Ottke
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 15 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dominguez.
Nice sprawl there from Dominguez as Rodriquez shoots in.
Dominguez 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.#TD2#
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rodriquez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dominguez (0) vs (4) Rodriquez
Dominguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
Rodriquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Dominguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez moves into full guard.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.#T1#
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rodriquez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dominguez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dominguez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dominguez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dominguez (4) vs (4) Rodriquez
Dominguez in the domination position with Rodriquez hanging on.
Dominguez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (6) vs (4) Rodriquez#T2#
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
Rodriquez is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodriquez wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Dominguez prevents Rodriquez from getting the reversal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Rodriquez 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.#T4#
Rodriquez tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rodriquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez is really struggling to control Rodriquez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rodriquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez prevents Rodriquez from getting the reversal.#T5#
Rodriquez is still trying to improve position.
Rodriquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodriquez tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
Rodriquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodriquez 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.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Rodriquez is defending the position.
Rodriquez is doing well to control the position and prevent Dominguez from advancing to side control.
Dominguez is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rodriquez! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (9) vs (4) Rodriquez
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Rodriquez is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Rodriquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Rodriquez to control.
Dominguez looking to control but Rodriquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodriquez working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez tries to control but Rodriquez wriggling away. #T8#
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriquez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Rodriquez is a slippery customer.
Rodriquez gets full guard.
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez being controlled here momentarily.
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dominguez trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (9) vs (6) Rodriquez
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (9) vs (9) Rodriquez#T11##SUB2#
Rodriquez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dominguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dominguez is trying to escape the position but Rodriquez is controlling the position.
Dominguez is trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (9) vs (11) Rodriquez
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Rodriquez maintains control.
Rodriquez looking to control but Dominguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Rodriquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
Dominguez is working to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez wants to control the pace but Dominguez is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Dominguez regains half guard.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Dominguez defends it.
Rodriquez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dominguez's thigh. Dominguez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rodriquez won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dominguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriquez defends it easily.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Rodriquez advances to half guard.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Dominguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 11 to 9.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CACC 181:Brown v Morrison Jr 2
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
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 17 wins and 12 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 14 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Coe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Coe (4) vs (0) Dominguez
Coe wants to control but Dominguez is keeping him busy.
Coe 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.#SUB#
Coe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dominguez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Coe's guard! Nice work there by Dominguez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (4) vs (2) Dominguez
Coe controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Coe being controlled here, momentarily.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coe is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe 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: Coe (6) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
#SUB#
Coe is looking for a kimura but Dominguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coe to get the leverage. #T1#
Dominguez manages to get to full guard.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Coe controlling him for the moment.
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez 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.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dominguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Coe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coe is one step ahead there.
Coe is pushing down on Dominguez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dominguez is fighting to maintain full guard but Coe has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Coe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coe prevents Dominguez from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Coe is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dominguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (6) vs (6) Dominguez
Dominguez avoiding Coe 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dominguez is looking to control Coe but Coe is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
I really don't envy Coe right now.
Dominguez tries to keep control of the position but Coe is staying busy.
Coe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dominguez wants to control but Coe is keeping him busy.
Coe is trying to get back to full guard.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Coe defends it.
Coe is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Dominguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Dominguez 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.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Coe is working from the bottom.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Coe is defending well.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Coe trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez controlling the action here.#T6#
Coe is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Coe is having none of it.
Coe tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Coe wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dominguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dominguez is pressing down on Coe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coe is holding on for now.
Coe tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg. #T7#
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coe gets back to full guard.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coe is keeping the position for now.
Coe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Coe controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Coe looking for a sweep. Not yet Coe, not yet.
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez advances to half guard.
Coe trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coe wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Coe is defending well. #SUB#
Coe actively working from the bottom here.
Dominguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Coe trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
#SUB#
Coe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Coe is looking to improve his position.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Coe defending well. #T10#
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Coe actively working from the bottom here.
Coe is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Coe is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Coe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Coe is a slippery customer.
Coe is looking to improve his position.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
Coe wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Dominguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Dominguez 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.
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
Well,Coe is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coe keeps working.
Coe is looking to improve his position.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Coe is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
Coe tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Coe is trying to control but can't.
Dominguez is trying to control. Coe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coe.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coe looking to control.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Dominguez trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Coe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dominguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Coe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Coe wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Coe gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Coe takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
David Allan Coe gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CACC 172: Ribbler vs Simone
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 14 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Addams 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: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Addams
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.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Addams manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Addams#SUB2#
Addams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominguez is aware though and is defending well.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.#SUB2#
Addams working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Addams's guard.
Addams trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Addams wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Addams is defending against the submission attempts here by Dominguez.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Addams is pressing down on Dominguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.
Addams 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.
Addams won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount. #T2#
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dominguez prevents Addams from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Addams wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Addams is controlling Dominguez's trapped leg to prevent Dominguez from advancing to side control.#T3#
Addams wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
Dominguez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Addams
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Addams wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Addams 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.
Addams is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Dominguez stalling. #T4#
Addams is holding on to half guard well.
Addams wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez is thwarting Addams's attempts to control the position.
Addams wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Addams wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (2) Addams#T5#
Dominguez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (10) vs (2) Addams
Addams is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Addams is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Addams tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Addams is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Addams to control.#T6#
Addams tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez tries to control but Addams wriggling away.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Addams is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Addams is squirming around nicely.
Addams working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez 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 fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Addams wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.#T7#
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Addams 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.#SUB2#
Addams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Addams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominguez is thwarting Addams's attempts to control the position.
Addams wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams trying to control here.
#T9#
Well, if Dominguez 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.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Addams defends it.
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Addams wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Addams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Dominguez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (13) vs (2) Addams
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Addams is working to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez tries to control but Addams wriggling away.
Addams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11#
Addams is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Dominguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Addams won't allow it.
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Addams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
Addams looking to control.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez stays in close to Addams's body and controls the position.
Dominguez postures up.
#SUB2#
Addams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Addams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Addams keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (16) vs (2) Addams
Addams tries to improve position but can't.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working.
Dominguez takes a little break here. Addams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dominguez trying to control the position but Addams is working away. #T14#
Addams tries to buck Dominguez off but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Addams! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (18) vs (2) Addams
Dominguez looking to control but Addams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Addams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Addams tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Pablo Dominguez gave a big smile as he said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CACC 165: Andersson vs Halo
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 14 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Morgan trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dominguez wants to advance to full mount but Morgan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Morgan can't keep his opponent in guard - Dominguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morgan trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Morgan won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Morgan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominguez won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Dominguez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez controlling the position from side mount.
Dominguez tries to move to mount but Morgan blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Dominguez wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morgan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dominguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morgan wants to control but Dominguez postures up.#T3#
Dominguez tries to advance to mount but Morgan denies him.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Dominguez slows the pace down.
Morgan is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
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. #T4#
Dominguez tries to advance to mount but Morgan denies him.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't.
Dominguez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Morgan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working. #T5#
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morgan sneaks back into half guard.
Dominguez prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
Dominguez prevents Morgan from improving his position.#T6#
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Morgan is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Dominguez uses his free foot to push down on Morgan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morgan. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (8) Dominguez
Dominguez tries to control but Morgan wriggling away. #T7#
Morgan working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Morgan is trying desperately to improve position.
Morgan wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.#T8#
Morgan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
My spies in Clark's Champion's inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Morgan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Morgan 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.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Morgan is working away.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Morgan is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Morgan tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dominguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Morgan is defending the position.
Morgan is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Dominguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morgan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T13#
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morgan! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (11) Dominguez
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Morgan is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 11 to 0.
An intense looking Pablo Dominguez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CACC 157: Sparxx v Dominguez 3
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
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 30 wins and 22 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 13 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparxx, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Sparxx gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dominguez moves into full guard.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparxx manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparxx working a defensive guard but Dominguez passes into half guard.
Sparxx is staying active underneath Dominguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well. #T2#
Sparxx is staying active underneath Dominguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparxx trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez is looking to pass Sparxx's guard but actually Sparxx recovers to full guard.
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparxx looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dominguez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Well, if Dominguez 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.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Sparxx gets full guard.#SUB#
Dominguez sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Sparxx doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Dominguez paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Sparxx - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLBENT for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CACC 150: Dominguez vs Bolivar
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 13 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bolivar gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Dominguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Bolivar is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bolivar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dominguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolivar has managed to get both his arms back between Dominguez's legs - danger averted.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolivar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (2) Dominguez
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Dominguez 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.
Dominguez passes Bolivar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Bolivar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez not doing much here.
Bolivar trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
My spies in Clark's Champion's inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez is taking a breather. Bolivar 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.#T3#
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Bolivar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Bolivar defending well.
Dominguez prevents Bolivar from improving his position.#T4#
Dominguez wants to control but Bolivar is keeping him busy.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
It looks like Dominguez 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.
Dominguez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (2) vs (5) Dominguez
Bolivar tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez looking to control but Bolivar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolivar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Bolivar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Bolivar is working from the bottom. #T7#
Dominguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Bolivar is working away.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Bolivar defends it.
Bolivar is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolivar won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Bolivar defending well.
Dominguez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (2) vs (8) Dominguez#T8#
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolivar is looking to escape.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez is continuing to stall.
Bolivar is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez trying to control but Bolivar is having none of it.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Bolivar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bolivar wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolivar is looking to escape.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Bolivar tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Bolivar tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolivar is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Dominguez trying to control but Bolivar is having none of it.
Dominguez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Dominguez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bolivar is now in Dominguez's guard. A big mistake from Dominguez there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (4) vs (8) Dominguez
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Bolivar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bolivar trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominguez, not yet.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolivar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (4) vs (10) Dominguez
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez 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.
Bolivar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dominguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 10 to 4.
Pablo Dominguez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CACC 144: Ward vs Morrison II
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 13 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Pripyat counters with a single leg into guard. Dominguez didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez passes into half guard.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Pripyat 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Dominguez controlling the action here. #T1#
Dominguez is looking to stall here but Pripyat recovers full guard.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Pripyat.
Pripyat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Pripyat looking for a sweep. Not yet Pripyat, not yet.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass. #T2#
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Dominguez advances to half guard.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pripyat wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
My spies in Clark's Champion's inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Pripyat defending well.
Pripyat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pripyat.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Pripyat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving. #SUB#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck.
Pripyat is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Pripyat is working away.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
#SUB#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Pripyat is defending the position.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well.
Pripyat holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pripyat is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Pripyat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Pripyat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Pripyat has a hand on Dominguez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dominguez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (2) vs (5) Dominguez
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Pripyat wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Pripyat to control.
Pripyat is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pripyat is looking to escape. #T8#
Pripyat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pripyat is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Pripyat to control.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Pripyat tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Dominguez trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat working to try and regain half guard.
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Pripyat wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez tries to control but Pripyat wriggling away.
Pripyat is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Pripyat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pripyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
#T14#
Dominguez is pressing down on Pripyat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pripyat is holding on for now.
Pripyat trying to control from the bottom.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Pripyat is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Dominguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
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 Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Dominguez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pripyat! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (2) vs (8) Dominguez
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 8 to 2.
Pablo Dominguez made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CACC 133: Jiurgite vs Halo
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
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 12 wins and 10 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 12 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Coe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dominguez did well to prevent Coe getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Coe is trying to work for a kimura but Dominguez is defending well.
Coe is trying to control the action in half guard but Dominguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is pressing down on Coe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe is pushing down on Dominguez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dominguez is fighting to maintain full guard but Coe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
Coe is trying to control. Dominguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Coe is looking to stall here but Dominguez recovers full guard.
Dominguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Coe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Coe tries to pass to full mount but Dominguez defends it. #SUB#
Coe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Coe is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dominguez is looking to sweep but instead, Coe has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Coe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Coe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coe wants to take a breather but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Coe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coe passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (5) vs (0) Dominguez#SUB#
Coe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dominguez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dominguez shrugs it off.
Dominguez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominguez gets full guard.#T3#
Dominguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominguez, not yet.
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (5) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coe is keeping the position for now.
Coe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Coe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dominguez looking to sit in guard and control but Coe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (7) vs (2) Dominguez
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Coe controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dominguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coe defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Coe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dominguez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (7) vs (4) Dominguez#SUB#
Coe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in Clark's Champion's inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Coe is looking for a triangle but Dominguez pushes his legs off easily.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Coe working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
#T5#
Coe 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.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Coe working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
Dominguez passes Coe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coe won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount. #T6#
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coe keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Coe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.#T7#
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coe looking to control.
Dominguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Coe working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Coe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Coe working for submissions but it's allowed Dominguez to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Dominguez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (7) vs (7) Dominguez
Coe is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Coe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Coe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez trying to control but Coe is having none of it.
Coe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez content just to control the position here. #T10#
Dominguez tries to control but Coe wriggling away.
Coe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coe is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Coe is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
It looks like Dominguez 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.
Coe is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Coe tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez tries to control but Coe wriggling away.
Coe is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coe is looking to escape.
Coe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coe is looking to escape.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Coe wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coe is looking to escape.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Coe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Coe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Coe is squirming around nicely.
Coe is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Coe is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Coe working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez looking to control but Coe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Coe gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Coe takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
David Allan Coe very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Pablo Dominguez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CACC 131: Dominguez vs Sparxx
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 11 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 21 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Sparxx counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Dominguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (5) Sparxx
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sparxx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Sparxx is trying to get an arm triangle but Dominguez is defending well. #T1#
Dominguez is trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sparxx is trying to control the action in half guard but Dominguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparxx sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dominguez defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dominguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Sparxx advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (8) Sparxx
Dominguez tries to improve position but can't.
Sparxx tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dominguez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sparxx's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dominguez 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.#T3#
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sparxx passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Sparxx is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Sparxx is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dominguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Sparxx is controlling the pace.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Dominguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Dominguez 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.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparxx slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (11) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to advance position but instead Dominguez slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but Dominguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparxx to get the leverage.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sparxx is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dominguez sees it coming and defends easily.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working. #T7#
Dominguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sparxx seems to be working for a kimura but Dominguez defends the submission attempt.
Sparxx wants to take a breather but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez manages to get to full guard.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (11) Sparxx#T8#
Dominguez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Dominguez won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Sparxx pulls Dominguez in close to prevent any damage.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9##SUB2#
Sparxx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.#SUB2#
Sparxx looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dominguez is posturing up here but Sparxx has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dominguez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dominguez has to tap! Slick submission there by Sparxx!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrone Sparxx!
A less than humble Tyrone Sparxx misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Pablo Dominguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CACC 73
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1490 p4p, 170 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16286 p4p, 527 weight class). Bok comes to the ring accompanied by Give It Revolution. Dominguez has chosen Change by The Deftones as his entrance music. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 10 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bok was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bok (4) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok trying to control the action but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (6) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action.
Bok with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Bok maintains control.
Dominguez stops Bok from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bok content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to control but Dominguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Bok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok seems to be working for a kimura but Dominguez defends the submission attempt.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
Bok wants to work for an arm triangle but Dominguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dominguez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Dominguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok stays in close to Dominguez's body and controls the position.
Bok trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
Bok wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Bok advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (9) vs (0) Dominguez
Bok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dominguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bok taking a breather here.
Dominguez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bok presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (11) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Bok has a good base and remains in mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez regains half guard.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bok is taking a breather. Dominguez 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.
Bok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dominguez is just riding it out for now. Bok eventually gives up the hold.
Bok controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Dominguez defends it.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to hit a switch here but Bok passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dominguez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (14) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bok manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dominguez to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bok (17) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez tries to escape the position.
Bok working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bok's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez turns into Bok and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (17) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dominguez passes Bok's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is thwarting Bok's attempts to control the position.
Bok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bok is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bok keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Bok is defending well.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bok is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Dominguez is still trying to improve position.
Bok wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Bok is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Maxim Bok retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Pablo Dominguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CACC 68
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15042 p4p, 466 weight class) and Dragan Hozdic (ranked 5199 p4p, 393 weight class). Dominguez comes into the arena with Change by The Deftones blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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 29 wins and 10 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dominguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hozdic tries to sprawl out of it but Dominguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hozdic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dominguez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dominguez (4) vs (0) Hozdic
Dominguez trying to control the position but Hozdic is working away.
Hozdic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dominguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is looking for a sweep.
Dominguez 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.
Hozdic is letting Dominguez control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hozdic's legs.
Hozdic tries to improve position but can't.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hozdic tries to bench press Dominguez off him but Dominguez keeps the position.
Dominguez moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (6) vs (0) Hozdic
Hozdic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Hozdic is having none of it.
Hozdic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez looking to control but Hozdic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hozdic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez not doing much here.
Hozdic tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dominguez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (9) vs (0) Hozdic
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hozdic is looking to escape.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Hozdic is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Hozdic is squirming around nicely.
Hozdic regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Hozdic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hozdic tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hozdic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hozdic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (9) vs (2) Hozdic
Dominguez 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: Dominguez (11) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Hozdic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Hozdic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dominguez wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy.
Hozdic tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Hozdic is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Dominguez uses his free foot to push down on Hozdic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hozdic. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (14) vs (2) Hozdic
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Hozdic is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Hozdic is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez looking to control but Hozdic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hozdic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hozdic keeps trying to improve his position.
Hozdic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dominguez tries to control but Hozdic wriggling away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Hozdic tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Hozdic is still trying to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hozdic is looking to escape.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez prevents Hozdic from getting the reversal.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hozdic is looking to escape.
Hozdic is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Hozdic 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: Dominguez (14) vs (4) Hozdic
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hozdic passes Dominguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
Hozdic works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (14) vs (7) Hozdic
Hozdic is trying to get an arm triangle but Dominguez is defending well.
Dominguez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dominguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez gets back to full guard.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
Pablo Dominguez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CACC 62
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 10448 p4p, 459 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15130 p4p, 502 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dominguez's choice of entrance music: Change by The Deftones. Pablo Dominguez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 19 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 10 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dominguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches up with Kimura, looking for a takedown. Dominguez pushes Kimura against the ropes but Kimura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches up with Kimura, looking for a takedown. Dominguez pushes Kimura against the ropes but Kimura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Helio Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Dominguez.
Dominguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kimura to the mat! Kimura manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kimura is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Kimura 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Well, if Dominguez 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.
Let's hope that Dominguez 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.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dominguez stalling.
Kimura is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Kimura keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Kimura holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
Dominguez wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Dominguez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Dominguez stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dominguez prevents Kimura from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
Dominguez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Dominguez
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez controls the position.
Kimura stops Dominguez from passing to mount.
Dominguez working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez working away.
Dominguez taking a breather here.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura tries to bench press Dominguez off him but Dominguez keeps the position.
Kimura seems a little lost for a moment, as Dominguez dominates the positioning.
Kimura is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dominguez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (7) Dominguez
Kimura wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Dominguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dominguez can't control as he wanted to and Kimura manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura is pulling down on Dominguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominguez, at least for the moment.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kimura is pulling down on Dominguez's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 7 to 0.
As Pablo Dominguez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CACC 47
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15818 p4p, 496 weight class) and Torkel Bystrom (ranked 4200 p4p, 363 weight class). Dominguez's entrance music is Change by The Deftones. A fine choice. Torkel Bystrom 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 10 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bystrom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Bystrom
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Bystrom is controlling well.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Bystrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bystrom manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Bystrom
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is keeping the position.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominguez is aware though and is defending well.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Bystrom has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Dominguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bystrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dominguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dominguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Dominguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bystrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dominguez has managed to get both his arms back between Bystrom's legs - danger averted.
Bystrom keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Dominguez trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bystrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is really struggling to control Bystrom but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom being controlled here, momentarily.
Bystrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bystrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dominguez passes Bystrom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking for a kimura here.
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
Dominguez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Bystrom
Bystrom tries to buck Dominguez off but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bystrom's legs.
Bystrom sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Bystrom won't allow it.
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominguez stalling.
Bystrom is staying active underneath Dominguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bystrom tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Bystrom is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Dominguez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (2) Bystrom
Bystrom is working to get back to half guard.
Bystrom is still trying to improve position.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Bystrom is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Dominguez'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.
Bystrom is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Bystrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom keeps trying to improve his position.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Bystrom working to try and regain half guard.
Bystrom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control but Bystrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bystrom can't escape the position.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bystrom 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: Dominguez (8) vs (4) Bystrom
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (10) vs (4) Bystrom
Bystrom 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.
Bystrom working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dominguez pushing down on Bystrom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is defending well.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Bystrom is working away.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
As Pablo Dominguez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CACC 40
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15893 p4p, 503 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1440 p4p, 159 weight class). Dominguez comes to the ring accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Bok is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Give It Revolution. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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 27 wins and 9 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bok looking to score a takedown here. Dominguez is defending well but Bok drives through and ends up in Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Bok
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok passes Dominguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is looking for a kimura here.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dominguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is controlling the pace.
Bok wants to work for an arm triangle but Dominguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Dominguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Bok wants to free his trapped foot but Dominguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Dominguez defends it.
Bok frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (5) Bok
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Bok maintains control.
Bok trying to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez gets back to full guard.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bok manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (5) Bok
Bok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (7) Bok
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (4) vs (7) Bok
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Dominguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (7) vs (7) Bok
Bok is trying to improve his position.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (9) vs (7) Bok
Bok really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control but Bok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bok regains half guard.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bok keeps working.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Bok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dominguez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (9) vs (9) Bok
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dominguez 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: Dominguez (11) vs (9) Bok
Bok tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez is just content to waste time from the top position. Bok takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bok is keeping the position for now.
Bok has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Bok wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Bok wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
Bok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bok 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.
Bok can't keep his opponent in guard - Dominguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bok is trying to control but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (14) vs (9) Bok
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bok is looking to escape.
Dominguez is really struggling to control Bok but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bok is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok 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: Dominguez (14) vs (11) Bok
Bok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok stopping the sweep attempt from Dominguez.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bok trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Bok pushing down on Dominguez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is defending well.
Dominguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bok has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (14) vs (14) Bok
Bok has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (14) vs (16) Bok
Bok wants to take Dominguez's back but he can't do it this time.
Dominguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Bok has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 16 to 14.
A very excited looking Maxim Bok 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.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CACC 34
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricco Torres (ranked 1836 p4p, 195 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15828 p4p, 472 weight class). Dominguez has chosen Change by The Deftones as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ricco Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 9 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Torres 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.
Dominguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Torres moves into range and clinches up with Dominguez.
Dominguez is trying to drag Torres to the mat but Torres just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Ricco Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Dominguez.
Dominguez is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Torres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Torres preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Torres trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres has control of Dominguez's left arm, preventing Dominguez from doing any damage.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres trying to control the position here.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Dominguez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torres's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Dominguez is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez being controlled here momentarily.
Torres 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.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Torres is pulling down on Dominguez's head to control his posture.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (2) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez staying calm.
Torres wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the position.
Dominguez trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dominguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Torres stops Dominguez from passing to mount.
Dominguez wants to control for a moment but Torres uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Torres won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Torres keeping hold of Dominguez's head, controlling as best he can.
Torres wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez uses his free foot to push down on Torres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torres. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (2) vs (8) Dominguez
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Torres is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez is trying to control here but Torres has managed to regain half guard.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dominguez uses his free foot to push down on Torres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torres. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (2) vs (11) Dominguez
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Torres is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Torres is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Torres tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Torres is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Torres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominguez is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (2) vs (14) Dominguez
Dominguez controls the position from side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez taking a break here but Torres is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dominguez is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 14 to 2.
Pablo Dominguez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CACC 26
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15967 p4p, 471 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 4371 p4p, 374 weight class). Dominguez comes to the ring accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Mario Eikmeyer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 8 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez drives through with a takedown into Eikmeyer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (0) Eikmeyer
Eikmeyer has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dominguez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Eikmeyer has tightened it up now! Dominguez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mario Eikmeyer!
Mario Eikmeyer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Pablo Dominguez was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CACC 19
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15760 p4p, 472 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 2892 p4p, 279 weight class). Dominguez comes to the ring accompanied by Change by The Deftones. 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 25 wins and 8 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Naga-Wing clinches up against the ropes.
Dominguez 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.
Naga-Wing has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dominguez regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing preventing the sweep.
Dominguez has his foot on Naga-Wing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naga-Wing works his way back into a safe position though.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Naga-Wing controlling him for the moment.
Naga-Wing wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing stopping the sweep attempt from Dominguez.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez 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: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is positioning himself well to prevent Dominguez advancing to mount.
Naga-Wing 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.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Naga-Wing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Naga-Wing is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naga-Wing avoid being mounted?
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Naga-Wing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naga-Wing holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Naga-Wing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Naga-Wing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Dominguez 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.
Dominguez'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 three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Naga-Wing is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to full guard.
Naga-Wing wants to control the action here but instead Dominguez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Naga-Wing is in all sorts of trouble here.
Naga-Wing gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Naga-Wing is working away.
Dominguez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Naga-Wing reverses the position - he's now on top in Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (5) vs (4) Naga-Wing
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naga-Wing's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (7) vs (4) Naga-Wing
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naga-Wing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to move into half guard but instead Naga-Wing has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (7) vs (6) Naga-Wing
Dominguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naga-Wing's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (9) vs (6) Naga-Wing
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga-Wing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naga-Wing controlling Dominguez's posture.
Naga-Wing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
Naga-Wing is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
Naga-Wing is adopting a defensive guard.
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dominguez is fighting to break Naga-Wing's control of his arms but Naga-Wing is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Naga-Wing is keeping the position.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Naga-Wing is retaining full guard.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Naga-Wing trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga-Wing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naga-Wing managing to control the position.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Naga-Wing won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Naga-Wing is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naga-Wing avoid being mounted?
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naga-Wing keeps working.
Naga-Wing tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Naga-Wing is a slippery customer.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
Dominguez is stalling here. Naga-Wing is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dominguez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Naga-Wing has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dominguez (9) vs (10) Naga-Wing
Dominguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Naga-Wing wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dominguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dominguez tries to buck Naga-Wing off but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
Naga-Wing trying to control the action but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (11) vs (10) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez is looking to stall here but Naga-Wing recovers full guard.
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
In his post fight interview, Pablo Dominguez gave a big smile as he said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CACC 12
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jenik Krejza (ranked 5899 p4p, 430 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15759 p4p, 503 weight class). Dominguez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Change by The Deftones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jenik Krejza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 8 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dominguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krejza to the mat! Krejza manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krejza (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Krejza trying to control the position.
Krejza is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dominguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dominguez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Krejza (0) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez 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 Krejza's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez just content to control the position.
Krejza is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krejza trying to remain calm as Dominguez controls from the top position.
Krejza tries to buck Dominguez off but Dominguez is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Krejza is looking for a sweep.
Dominguez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Krejza is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dominguez yanks on the arm and Krejza is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dominguez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Dominguez!
An intense looking Pablo Dominguez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 4943 p4p, 400 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15669 p4p, 523 weight class). Dominguez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Change by The Deftones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 7 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dominguez looks for a takedown but Frank sprawls well.
Dominguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dominguez somewhat.
Frank moves into the clinch.
Frank tightens his grip and picks Dominguez up, before dumping him to the ground. Dominguez manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frank is one step ahead there.
Dominguez is still trying to improve position.
Frank has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Frank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Frank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dominguez 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: Frank (2) vs (2) Dominguez
Frank wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Frank defends it.
Frank controlling the position well.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Frank is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frank.
Frank has an active guard here but Dominguez has managed to pass into half guard.
Dominguez is thwarting Frank's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dominguez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dominguez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frank (6) vs (2) Dominguez
Frank keeps control of the position easily here as Dominguez tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Frank's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dominguez tries to escape but Frank has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dominguez rolls, trying to escape but Frank keeps control of the position.
Frank trying to control momentarily.
Dominguez tries to roll but Frank sticks to his back.
Frank trying to control.
Frank has good solid back control here.
Dominguez tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling from the back.
Dominguez is really stuck here.
Good control from Frank.
Dominguez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dominguez is trying desperately to improve position.
Frank trying to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dominguez is holding on tight.
Dominguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Frank controlling his opponent.
Dominguez is working to get back to half guard.
Frank controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez is looking to get to half guard.
Frank wants to control but Dominguez has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to free his trapped foot but Dominguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez has a hand on Frank's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Frank takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (9) vs (2) Dominguez
Frank prevents Dominguez from getting the reversal.
Frank content just to control the position here.
Frank wants to take Dominguez's back here but Dominguez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking to control but Dominguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frank controlling from mount.
Dominguez is trying to escape the mount.
Frank wants to take his opponent's back but instead Dominguez manages to regain half guard.
Frank trying to pass the guard but Dominguez defending well.
Frank prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
Dominguez is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frank is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dominguez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dominguez has his foot on Frank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frank works his way back into a safe position though.
Frank won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Frank advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (12) vs (2) Dominguez
Frank has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dominguez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Frank (14) vs (2) Dominguez
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frank wants to take Dominguez's back but he can't do it this time.
Dominguez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
Frank controlling his opponent.
Dominguez is squirming around, avoiding Frank's attempts to control the action.
Frank is really struggling to control Dominguez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Frank has a good base and remains in mount.
Dominguez is squirming around, avoiding Frank's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position but Frank isn't that keen on the idea.
Frank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frank trying to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Frank controlling from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to escape the mount.
Frank controlling his opponent.
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Frank maintains control.
Frank content just to control the position here.
Dominguez regains half guard.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Dominguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Frank stays in close to Dominguez's body and controls the position.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Dominguez.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (14) vs (4) Dominguez
Dominguez 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 fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Frank is looking for a triangle but Dominguez pushes his legs off easily.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez 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.
Frank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Our winner, Connor Frank, 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.
Pablo Dominguez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15661 p4p, 520 weight class) and Lakoj Dresden (ranked 1959 p4p, 245 weight class). Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by Change by The Deftones. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 7 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lakoj Dresden!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dominguez shoots in but Dresden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dresden shoots in and bounces Dominguez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Dresden
Dresden looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Dresden tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresden slips nicely into half guard.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresden controlling the action here.
Dominguez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dresden prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
Dominguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dresden trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Dresden
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dresden is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dresden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dominguez passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresden is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dresden tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dresden is pressing down on Dominguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresden is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez stays in close to Dresden's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dresden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dresden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dominguez defends it easily.
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dresden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dresden isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dominguez stacks Dresden 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 Dominguez! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Dresden
Dominguez controlling from side mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Dresden is working from the bottom.
Dresden is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Dominguez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dominguez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dominguez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dresden! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (7) vs (2) Dresden
Dresden is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dresden working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dresden is working to get back to half guard.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Dresden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dresden is trying to control but can't.
Dominguez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dresden! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (10) vs (2) Dresden
Dominguez trying to control but Dresden is having none of it.
Dominguez prevents Dresden from getting the reversal.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dresden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez'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.
Dresden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dresden 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.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Dominguez prevents Dresden from improving his position.
Dresden is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dresden moves into full guard.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at The Elite FC inform us that Dresden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dresden keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dresden looking to control.
Dominguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dresden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dominguez has managed to get both his arms back between Dresden's legs - danger averted.
Dresden wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dresden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dresden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dresden keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez passes Dresden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Dresden is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dresden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dresden 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.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Dresden is defending the position.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dresden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dresden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dominguez passes into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
Dresden is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Dresden defends it.
Dresden moves into full guard.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dresden has his hands on Dominguez's head, controlling the position.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Dresden is retaining full guard.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Dresden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dominguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez stared into the camera and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16280 p4p, 529 weight class) and Paea Talanoa (ranked 1327 p4p, 167 weight class). Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Talanoa has chosen Tonga 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 London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 6 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Paea Talanoa!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (0) Talanoa
Talanoa trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez prevents Talanoa from improving his position.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Talanoa looking for submissions off his back.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Talanoa is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talanoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Talanoa wants to get back to full guard.
Talanoa controlling the position well.
Talanoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominguez pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Talanoa defending well.
Talanoa is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Dominguez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Talanoa wants to get back to full guard.
Talanoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Talanoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominguez pulls his head out easily.
Talanoa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Talanoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominguez pulls his head out easily.
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
Talanoa actively working from the bottom here.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Talanoa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominguez trying to control but Talanoa is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Talanoa is retaining full guard.
Talanoa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Jako Gym inform us that Talanoa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Talanoa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dominguez stacks Talanoa 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 Dominguez! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (0) Talanoa
Dominguez working away.
Dominguez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dominguez.
Talanoa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dominguez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Talanoa's legs.
Talanoa is looking to regain half guard here but Dominguez keeps moving and retains side control.
Dominguez controls the position from side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa trying to control but Dominguez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dominguez (8) vs (0) Talanoa
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dominguez biding his time, controlling Talanoa.
Dominguez continues to hold on tight.
Talanoa tries to roll but Dominguez sticks to his back.
Talanoa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dominguez.
Talanoa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dominguez.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez gets his hands free as Talanoa looks to control.
I really don't envy Talanoa right now.
Talanoa breaks Dominguez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (8) vs (2) Talanoa
Dominguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominguez, not yet.
Dominguez wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Talanoa has taken Dominguez's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Dominguez has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paea Talanoa!
An out of breath Paea Talanoa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
ADWGC 6
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16439 p4p, 555 weight class) and Tony Slevin (ranked 14758 p4p, 567 weight class). Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Slevin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by timber. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 6 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Tony Slevin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Slevin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slevin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dominguez uses from the top position.
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.
Slevin is controlling Dominguez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dominguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Slevin won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Slevin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez'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.
Slevin is controlling Dominguez's trapped leg to prevent Dominguez from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Slevin has a hand on Dominguez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dominguez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (3) vs (0) Slevin
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez 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.
Slevin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Slevin is defending the position.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Slevin defends it.
Slevin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Slevin won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Slevin tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Slevin defends it.
Slevin is trying to get back to full guard.
Slevin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Slevin gets full guard.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slevin working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform us that Slevin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.
Dominguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dominguez is pressing down on Slevin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slevin is holding on for now.
Dominguez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Slevin! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (6) vs (0) Slevin
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez prevents Slevin from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Slevin is having none of it.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Slevin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slevin for as long as he can get away with.
Slevin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slevin wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Slevin is squirming around nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Slevin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slevin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Slevin is defending the position.
Slevin controlling the position for now.
Slevin is continuing to stall.
Dominguez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (9) vs (0) Slevin
Dominguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Slevin's legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez takes a little break here. Slevin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Slevin wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slevin keeps working.
Slevin is trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez just content to control the position.
Slevin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (9) vs (2) Slevin
Slevin wants to pass to mount but Dominguez is defending the position.
Slevin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slevin prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez tries to roll over but Slevin keeps him under control.
Slevin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dominguez reverses the position - he's now on top in Slevin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (11) vs (2) Slevin
Dominguez passes Slevin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Slevin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slevin wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slevin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dominguez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (14) vs (2) Slevin
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Slevin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slevin tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slevin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slevin wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Slevin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slevin tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
Slevin working to try and regain half guard.
Slevin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Slevin defends it.
Slevin is doing well to control the position and prevent Dominguez from advancing to side control.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Slevin defends it.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dominguez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (17) vs (2) Slevin
Slevin is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Slevin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slevin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Slevin is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dominguez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Slevin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Slevin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slevin trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Slevin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Slevin 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.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez is thwarting Slevin's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Slevin defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Slevin wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez moves into full mount! Slevin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (20) vs (2) Slevin
Slevin can't escape the position.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slevin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slevin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Slevin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dominguez prevents Slevin from improving his position.
Slevin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (23) vs (2) Slevin
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
Post fight, an emotional Pablo Dominguez said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '.
Tony Slevin was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16329 p4p, 516 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2133 p4p, 259 weight class). Dominguez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Change by The Deftones. Vicini has chosen Mother as his entrance music. Dido Vicini has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 5 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vicini shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dominguez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini wants to control but Dominguez is keeping him busy.
Dominguez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dominguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vicini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vicini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dominguez (4) vs (5) Vicini
Vicini tries to break free.
Dominguez has good solid back control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini tries to escape the position.
Dominguez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Vicini 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.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vicini for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez keeps control of the position easily here as Vicini tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Dominguez avoiding Vicini 's attempts to control his hands.
Dominguez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini can't escape the position.
Dominguez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vicini's body.
Dominguez has the hooks in. Vicini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dominguez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vicini's body.
Vicini is trying to break free.
Dominguez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vicini's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Dominguez tries to get the hooks in deep but Vicini pushed the leg off.
Dominguez is riding his opponent, not letting Vicini buck him off.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Dominguez.
Dominguez trying to control momentarily.
Dominguez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vicini regains half guard.
Vicini won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Vicini gets back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vicini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (4) vs (7) Vicini
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (4) vs (10) Vicini
Dominguez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vicini off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dominguez (8) vs (10) Vicini
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Dominguez.
Dominguez wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy.
Vicini can't escape the position.
Dominguez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vicini.
Vicini wants to escape the position.
Dominguez is riding his opponent, not letting Vicini buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Vicini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dominguez'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.
Vicini wants to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vicini.
Dominguez controlling well, preventing Vicini from escaping the position.
Dominguez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Vicini staying busy and making it hard for Dominguez to control.
Dominguez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vicini doesn't escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is keeping busy.
What can Vicini do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vicini just trying to survive but Dominguez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Vicini right now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Vicini right now.
A lull in the action here.
Vicini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
Vicini can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vicini doesn't escape.
Vicini wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Vicini right now.
Vicini is in bad spot here.
Dominguez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vicini's body.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Vicini right now.
Dominguez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Vicini tries to escape the position.
Dominguez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Vicini is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vicini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 10 to 8.
Dido Vicini is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Dido Vicini 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.
Pablo Dominguez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
ADWGC 2
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16333 p4p, 501 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 4324 p4p, 410 weight class). Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Sparxx has chosen Thug Life - Lugz as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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 21 wins and 5 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sparxx enables Dominguez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sparxx manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sparxx for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dominguez passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Sparxx 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.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez stalling.
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Dominguez'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 five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Dominguez 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dominguez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Sparxx is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparxx tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Dominguez.
Sparxx wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparxx trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Sparxx 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 eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Sparxx wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
Sparxx is positioning himself well to prevent Dominguez advancing to mount.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (0) Sparxx
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Sparxx wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Pablo Dominguez is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez stared into the camera and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
GRAPPLEMANIA PPV
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 624 p4p, 86 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16566 p4p, 580 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Dominguez has chosen Change by The Deftones 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 6 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 4 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez looks for a takedown but Davis sprawls well.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dominguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Dominguez persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
Ewen Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Dominguez.
Davis looking to score a takedown here. Dominguez is defending well but Davis drives through and ends up in Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davis (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Dominguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (5) vs (0) Dominguez
Davis advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Davis (7) vs (0) Dominguez
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez regains half guard.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Dominguez defends the submission attempt.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position.
Davis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dominguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davis passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (10) vs (0) Dominguez
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis prevents Dominguez from getting the reversal.
Dominguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is defending well.
Davis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dominguez defends it well.
Davis trying to pass the guard but Dominguez defending well.
Davis passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (13) vs (0) Dominguez
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dominguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Davis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dominguez's guard.
Davis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dominguez sees it coming and defends easily.
Dominguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Dominguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (13) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez passes Davis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Davis is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominguez pulls his head out easily.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Dominguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Davis's thigh. Davis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dominguez slips nicely into half guard.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Davis is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Davis trying to control here.
Dominguez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (13) vs (5) Dominguez
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Davis regains half guard.
Davis tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dominguez moves into full mount! Davis won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (13) vs (8) Dominguez
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Dominguez 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 trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Dominguez.
Davis is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Davis wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Davis is trying to escape the mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Davis can't escape the position.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez uses his free foot to push down on Davis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Davis. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (13) vs (11) Dominguez
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Davis is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Davis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
That's fourteen 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.
Well, if Dominguez 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.
Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Davis is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davis avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
Ewen Davis retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, Ewen Davis took to the microphone: 'I am in no rush to destroy anyone in my way.'.
In defeat, Pablo Dominguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
EMP Grappling 9
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3905 p4p, 420 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16653 p4p, 585 weight class). Dominguez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Change by The Deftones. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 4 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dominguez showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
Thesz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Dominguez 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.
Dominguez prevents Thesz from improving his position.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Thesz defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Thesz is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thesz wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dominguez prevents Thesz from improving his position.
Dominguez stalling.
Dominguez is pressing down on Thesz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thesz is holding on for now.
Thesz is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (0) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Thesz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Thesz 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.
Thesz is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Thesz is squirming around nicely.
Thesz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez tries to control but Thesz wriggling away.
Thesz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thesz is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thesz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thesz is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez looking to control but Thesz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Thesz is working to get back 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.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dominguez.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Thesz to control.
Thesz is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Thesz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez looking to control but Thesz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thesz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez prevents Thesz from getting the reversal.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Thesz is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thesz wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez tries to control but Thesz wriggling away.
Thesz is trying to escape the mount.
Thesz is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to control but Thesz wriggling away.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thesz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Thesz is working to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Thesz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Thesz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Well,Thesz is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is working to get back to half guard.
Thesz tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Thesz is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Thesz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 5 to 0.
Pablo Dominguez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 7
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 590 p4p, 85 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16782 p4p, 556 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Davis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Dominguez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Change by The Deftones. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 3 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Dominguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis has Dominguez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dominguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davis has hold of one of Dominguez's legs. Dominguez is fighting the takedown attempt but Davis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davis (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Davis wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis forces his way into half guard.
Davis wants to advance to full mount but Dominguez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dominguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is in trouble now - Davis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (5) vs (0) Dominguez
Davis fails to move to back control.
Dominguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis wants to control the pace but Dominguez is squirming around nicely.
Davis is trying to take his opponent's back.
Davis tries to control but Dominguez wriggling away.
Davis moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Davis (8) vs (0) Dominguez
Davis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis doesn't have the hooks in and Dominguez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (8) vs (2) Dominguez
Davis keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Davis is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
Dominguez trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dominguez defends it easily.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez pushes down on Davis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Davis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Davis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (10) vs (2) Dominguez
Davis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (13) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Dominguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez gets back to half guard.
Dominguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dominguez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davis not doing much here.
Dominguez 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 (16) vs (2) Dominguez
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking to take Dominguez's back but Dominguez rolls and after a scramble, Dominguez ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Dominguez to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (16) vs (4) Dominguez
Dominguez looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (18) vs (4) Dominguez
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dominguez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Davis jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (21) vs (4) Dominguez
Dominguez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Davis's best efforts.
Davis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (24) vs (4) Dominguez
Davis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dominguez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dominguez shrugs it off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is working to get back to half guard.
Dominguez is still trying to improve position.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
Davis works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Davis (27) vs (4) Dominguez
Davis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Davis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dominguez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Davis tries to get the hooks in deep but Dominguez pushed the leg off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis is hanging on to Dominguez's back as he tries to escape.
Davis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Davis is trying to stick to Dominguez's back but Dominguez is turning into Davis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Davis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dominguez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (27) vs (6) Dominguez
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dominguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dominguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis moves into full guard.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominguez is aware though and is defending well.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dominguez won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Dominguez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (27) vs (9) Dominguez
Davis regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dominguez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominguez pulls his head out easily.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Davis wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Davis trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Davis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis takes the fight on points by 27 to 9.
Ewen Davis retains his heavyweight title!
An intense looking Ewen Davis took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am in no rush to destroy anyone in my way.'.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 5
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16949 p4p, 543 weight class) and Greco Roman (ranked 8713 p4p, 552 weight class). Dominguez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Change by The Deftones. This should be a great matchup!
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 19 wins and 3 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dominguez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Roman quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (0) Roman
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Roman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roman wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Roman is looking to improve his 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.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Roman defends it.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Roman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roman trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (0) Roman
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez'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.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dominguez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez continues to hold on tight.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roman for as long as he can get away with.
Roman is looking to get to half guard.
Roman wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dominguez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Roman to control.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Roman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Dominguez.
Roman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roman tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez prevents Roman from getting the reversal.
Roman tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Roman tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Dominguez prevents Roman from getting the reversal.
Dominguez 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Roman is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Roman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Roman is trying desperately to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Roman controls the position.
Roman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roman working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Roman wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Roman tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Pablo Dominguez took some time post fight to say the following; 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 3
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17091 p4p, 575 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 12130 p4p, 584 weight class). Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by Change by The Deftones. 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 18 wins and 3 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez tries to sprawl but Starseed drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Starseed
Starseed prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
Starseed trying to control the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez manages to get to full guard.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Starseed controls the pace.
Starseed preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Starseed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Starseed
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Starseed
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starseed keeps working.
Dominguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Starseed will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez'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.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Starseed for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (7) vs (2) Starseed
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control but Starseed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dominguez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to control here but Starseed has managed to regain half guard.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Starseed won't allow it.
Dominguez prevents Starseed from improving his position.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (10) vs (2) Starseed
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Starseed is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dominguez is trying to control here but Starseed has managed to regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Starseed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Starseed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Starseed manages to get to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez passes into half guard.
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is pressing down on Starseed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Starseed is holding on for now.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Starseed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Starseed 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dominguez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Post fight, an emotional Pablo Dominguez said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '.
The defeated Indigo Starseed had this to say: '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:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 4
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17192 p4p, 168 weight class) and Lucio Francisco Carmo (ranked 19275 p4p, 227 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dominguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Change by The Deftones. Carmo has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lucio Francisco Carmo enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 3 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Lucio Francisco Carmo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carmo but Carmo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carmo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carmo pushes Dominguez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Carmo is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Dominguez can't fight it off and eventually Carmo manages to take the fight to the floor. Dominguez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Carmo
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Carmo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dominguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carmo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Carmo
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez pushes down on Carmo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carmo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carmo.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carmo is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez trying to control but Carmo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dominguez 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.
Carmo wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Carmo being controlled here, momentarily.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Carmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Carmo, not yet.
Dominguez slips nicely into half guard.
Carmo trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Carmo
Carmo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carmo tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Carmo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Carmo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dominguez moves into full mount! Carmo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (2) Carmo
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez tries to control but Carmo wriggling away.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carmo is looking to escape.
Carmo is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dominguez.
Dominguez trying to control but Carmo is having none of it.
Dominguez prevents Carmo from getting the reversal.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Carmo is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Carmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carmo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carmo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Dominguez continues to hold on tight.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Carmo defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Carmo is having none of it.
Carmo is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Carmo won't allow it.
Carmo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (11) vs (2) Carmo
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Carmo is squirming around nicely.
Carmo is trying to escape the mount.
Carmo is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carmo is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Carmo to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Carmo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Carmo is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Carmo won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Carmo is working away.
Carmo is looking to improve his position.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Carmo defending well.
Carmo is trying to control but can't.
Carmo wants to control but Dominguez passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (14) vs (2) Carmo
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez taking a breather here.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Carmo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carmo seems a little lost for a moment, as Dominguez dominates the positioning.
Carmo is looking to reverse the position.
Dominguez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (16) vs (2) Carmo
Carmo is working to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Carmo is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
An intense looking Pablo Dominguez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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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 Michael Blake (ranked 4382 p4p, 173 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16853 p4p, 242 weight class). Dominguez has chosen Change by The Deftones 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 7 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blake's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Dominguez 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 wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Blake'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.
Blake looking for submissions off his back.
Blake wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dominguez prevents Blake from improving his position.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Blake defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominguez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (0) vs (5) Dominguez
Blake is being controlled here.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Blake is working from the bottom.
Blake is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez taking a breather here.
Blake struggling a bit here.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Blake's face as Dominguez controls the position.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blake keeps working.
Blake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dominguez's best efforts.
Blake wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Blake is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Blake defends it.
Dominguez stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez prevents Blake from improving his position.
Dominguez goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Blake does a handstand and catches Dominguez in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Blake on top - Dominguez is already out from the submission! Blake gives Dominguez's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Michael Blake!
Our winner, Michael Blake, 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.
In defeat, Pablo Dominguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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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 Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16844 p4p, 254 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11643 p4p, 247 weight class). Dominguez's entrance music is Change by The Deftones. A fine choice. Aguilar has chosen Drector's Cut by Kamikazee as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilar clinches up against the cage.
Dominguez wants a takedown.
Aguilar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dominguez after a bit of a struggle.
Aguilar goes for a takedown attempt but Dominguez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aguilar has Dominguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Dominguez gets underhooks to prevent Aguilar's takedown attempt.
Pablo Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Aguilar.
Aguilar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dominguez is trying to keep an underhook but Aguilar manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Aguilar
Dominguez is looking to improve his position.
Aguilar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dominguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Aguilar
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aguilar's guard.
Dominguez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Aguilar
Aguilar 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.
Aguilar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Aguilar to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Aguilar is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aguilar can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez'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.
Dominguez prevents Aguilar from getting the reversal.
Aguilar is still trying to improve position.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is trying desperately to improve position.
Aguilar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aguilar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Dominguez prevents Aguilar from improving his position.
Aguilar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilar is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is thwarting Aguilar's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez stalling.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (2) Aguilar
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Aguilar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
Aguilar wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez looking to control but Aguilar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aguilar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aguilar is now in Dominguez's guard. A big mistake from Dominguez there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (8) vs (4) Aguilar
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (10) vs (4) Aguilar
Dominguez 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 ten minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dominguez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Aguilar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aguilar is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Aguilar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Aguilar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aguilar has an active guard here but Dominguez has managed to pass into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Aguilar looking for submissions off his back.
Dominguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Aguilar defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Pablo Dominguez gave a big smile as he said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '.
Alvin Aguilar spoke after the fight, saying 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
HBCC 2
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 16954 p4p, 260 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 12245 p4p, 264 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dominguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Change by The Deftones. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dominguez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dominguez manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dominguez (4) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (6) vs (0) Kimura
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Kimura is still trying to improve position.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dominguez looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dominguez looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Dominguez is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Kimura 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (9) vs (0) Kimura
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Kimura tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Kimura wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Kimura is in trouble now - Dominguez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (12) vs (0) Kimura
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez slips nicely into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Kimura is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Dominguez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (15) vs (0) Kimura
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura working to try and regain half guard.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dominguez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Kimura tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez stared into the camera and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 3
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17542 p4p, 673 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 8820 p4p, 616 weight class). Dominguez comes to the ring accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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 14 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Winnfield drives through and clinches with Dominguez against the ropes.
Dominguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dominguez is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Winnfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Winnfield jumps guard.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Winnfield.
Winnfield controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winnfield might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dominguez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dominguez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winnfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez won't allow Winnfield to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez stands and throws Winnfield's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (3) vs (0) Winnfield
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Dominguez tries to advance to mount but Winnfield denies him.
Dominguez controls the position.
Winnfield struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Winnfield 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.
Dominguez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (5) vs (0) Winnfield
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Winnfield is having none of it.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dominguez.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Winnfield is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Winnfield is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Winnfield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Winnfield tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Winnfield 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.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dominguez continues to hold on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winnfield is looking to escape.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez 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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Pablo Dominguez gave a big smile as he said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 2
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17493 p4p, 169 weight class) and Charley Hanagan (ranked 1812 p4p, 48 weight class). Dominguez comes to the ring accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Hanagan has chosen Guilty Until Proven Innocent as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hanagan darts in and clinches Dominguez up against the ropes.
Hanagan has Dominguez pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Dominguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hanagan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dominguez 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: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Hanagan
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan is staying active underneath Dominguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dominguez is really struggling to control Hanagan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanagan tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan actively working from the bottom here.
Dominguez stalling.
Hanagan is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanagan avoid being mounted?
Dominguez is trying to control. Hanagan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dominguez uses his free foot to push down on Hanagan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hanagan. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Hanagan
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanagan is looking to escape.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanagan is looking to escape.
Hanagan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hanagan is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanagan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Hanagan wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Hanagan is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez looking to control but Hanagan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Dominguez looking to control but Hanagan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is working to get back to half guard.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hanagan is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanagan tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dominguez tries to control but Hanagan wriggling away.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Hanagan is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Hanagan is having none of it.
Hanagan is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Hanagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez looking to control but Hanagan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanagan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanagan is still trying to improve position.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanagan is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is looking to get to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Hanagan to control.
Hanagan is trying to escape the mount.
Hanagan 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: Dominguez (5) vs (4) Hanagan
Hanagan won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dominguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanagan has managed to get both his arms back between Dominguez's legs - danger averted.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez is looking to sweep but instead, Hanagan has passed into half guard.
Hanagan seems to be looking for submissions.
Dominguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is not content to let Hanagan control the position.
Dominguez is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanagan.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working.
Dominguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanagan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dominguez is just riding it out for now. Hanagan eventually gives up the hold.
Hanagan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanagan is working for a submission of some sort.
Dominguez is pressing down on Hanagan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanagan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dominguez is tightening it up a little... Hanagan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hanagan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hanagan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dominguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pablo Dominguez!
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez stared into the camera and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '.
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'I SHIT MYSELF WHEN I SCREAM AT THE VOICES IN MY SLEEP NO DON'T DO IT WHERE'D YOU GO HUH HUH HUH WHERE AM I.. FUCK!!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
DARE SUB GP FINALE
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3903 p4p, 141 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17546 p4p, 161 weight class). Dominguez has chosen Change by The Deftones as his entrance music. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 6 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dominguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuklinski defends it nicely.
Dominguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuklinski sprawls well. He's pushed Dominguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pablo Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominguez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kuklinski to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuklinski is one step ahead there.
Kuklinski trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez 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.
Kuklinski is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
Kuklinski preventing the sweep.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski drops back looking for a leg! Dominguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dominguez manages to kick Kuklinski off! Kuklinski jumps back into Dominguez's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuklinski pushes down on Dominguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dominguez gets full guard.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Kuklinski tries to pass.
Dominguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominguez, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dominguez's guard.
Kuklinski is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuklinski is looking to advance position but Dominguez won't allow it.
Kuklinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dominguez sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuklinski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dominguez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez 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.
Kuklinski trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dominguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kuklinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Kuklinski trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski drops back looking for a leg! Dominguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dominguez manages to kick Kuklinski off! Kuklinski jumps back into Dominguez's guard.
Dominguez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuklinski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (2) Dominguez
Kuklinski working a defensive guard here.
Kuklinski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuklinski is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez slips nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuklinski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dominguez passes into half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position.
Dominguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuklinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Kuklinski is defending well.
Dominguez stalling.
Kuklinski actively working from the bottom here.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Kuklinski 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.
Kuklinski tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Kuklinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuklinski trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Kuklinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dominguez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (4) vs (2) Dominguez
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (4) vs (4) Dominguez
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuklinski is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez pushes down on Kuklinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Dominguez 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.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Kuklinski defending well.
Kuklinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Kuklinski is working away.
Dominguez is thwarting Kuklinski's attempts to control the position.
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Kuklinski defending well.
Kuklinski trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Kuklinski is defending the position.
Dominguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dominguez prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
Kuklinski is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Kuklinski defends it.
Kuklinski tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez is stalling here. Kuklinski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dominguez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuklinski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (4) Dominguez
Dominguez tries to bench press Kuklinski off him but Kuklinski keeps the position.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dominguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuklinski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dominguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (6) Dominguez
Kuklinski trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Kuklinski is a slippery customer.
Kuklinski is in trouble now - Dominguez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (9) Dominguez
Dominguez trying to control but Kuklinski is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 9 to 8.
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez took to the microphone: 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 2ND RD
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17591 p4p, 161 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 17712 p4p, 152 weight class). Dominguez comes to the ring accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Khalidov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Khalidov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dominguez was covering up waiting for the punch and Khalidov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Khalidov
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez 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: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Khalidov
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Khalidov wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Khalidov won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Khalidov 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.
Khalidov is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is just content to waste time from the top position. Khalidov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Khalidov trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Khalidov is keeping the position.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khalidov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dominguez stays in close to Khalidov's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Khalidov.
Khalidov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
Khalidov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov managing to control the position.
Khalidov working a defensive guard here.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khalidov is keeping the position for now.
Khalidov is pulling down on Dominguez's head to control his posture.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov being controlled here, momentarily.
Khalidov is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Dominguez passes Khalidov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Khalidov is pressing down on Dominguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khalidov is pulling down on Dominguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominguez, at least for the moment.
Khalidov being controlled here, momentarily.
Khalidov 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.
Khalidov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Khalidov
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to move to mount but Khalidov blocks the move with his legs.
Dominguez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Khalidov gets back to half guard.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Khalidov defends it.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Khalidov is a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Khalidov defends it.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Khalidov 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.
Khalidov wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Khalidov defends it.
Well, if Dominguez 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.
Khalidov wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Khalidov wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.
Dominguez is really struggling to control Khalidov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Khalidov tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Khalidov wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Khalidov wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
Khalidov won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Khalidov is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dominguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to control. Khalidov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khalidov tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Khalidov wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Khalidov keeps trying to improve his position.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Khalidov defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov moves into full guard.
Khalidov is adopting a defensive guard.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Khalidov.
Our spies down at at Winds of Winter inform us that Khalidov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Dominguez'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.
Khalidov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov trying to control the position.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khalidov wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Pablo Dominguez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17497 p4p, 690 weight class) and Poto Tupu (ranked 3608 p4p, 382 weight class). Dominguez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Change by The Deftones. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tupu's choice of entrance music: Youth Of The Nation. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tupu's waist but Tupu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dominguez off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dominguez enables Tupu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dominguez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Tupu
Tupu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Dominguez 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.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Tupu from controlling successfully.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tupu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Tupu
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupu has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Tupu 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.
Tupu keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupu wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez stays in close to Tupu's body and controls the position.
Tupu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tupu is looking to sweep but instead, Dominguez has passed into half guard.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Tupu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is looking to improve his position.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dominguez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tupu! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Tupu
Tupu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dominguez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (2) Tupu
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Tupu is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Tupu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez trying to control but Tupu is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tupu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tupu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez looking to control but Tupu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Tupu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to control. Tupu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Tupu defends it.
Tupu tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Tupu is working away.
Dominguez is really struggling to control Tupu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Dominguez is trying to control. Tupu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tupu 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.
Tupu won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez is looking to stall here but Tupu recovers full guard.
Tupu looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
Tupu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez 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.
Tupu keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Tupu keeps moving.
Tupu wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Tupu keeps trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is looking to sweep but instead, Dominguez has passed into half guard.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tupu is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tupu avoid being mounted?
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tupu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tupu! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (11) vs (2) Tupu
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tupu tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dominguez looking to control but Tupu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tupu is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Tupu is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Tupu is squirming around nicely.
Tupu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tupu is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Dominguez trying to control but Tupu is having none of it.
Tupu wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupu working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Tupu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tupu is looking to escape.
Tupu wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Tupu is having none of it.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez looking to control but Tupu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tupu can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Pablo Dominguez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
EMP 8
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 18105 p4p, 723 weight class) and Hector Hernandez (ranked 2357 p4p, 246 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dominguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Change by The Deftones. Hector Hernandez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hector Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dominguez shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hernandez instigates a clinch.
Dominguez gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
Dominguez looking for a takedown.
Hernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hernandez jumps into guard, dragging Dominguez to the mat.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Hernandez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez is pushing down on Hernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Dominguez has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Hernandez 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.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Hernandez defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Dominguez is pressing down on Hernandez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hernandez is holding on for now.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez is in trouble now - Dominguez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (3) vs (0) Hernandez
Hernandez tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hernandez for as long as he can get away with.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Hernandez to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Hernandez is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hernandez tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dominguez prevents Hernandez from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Hernandez is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Hernandez to control.
Hernandez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Hernandez tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dominguez.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez continues to hold on tight.
Hernandez is trying to escape the mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Hernandez is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez stared into the camera and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
EMP Monday Madness
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 18532 p4p, 689 weight class) and Rickson Dredd (ranked 10170 p4p, 702 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dominguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Change by The Deftones. Pablo Dominguez 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Rickson Dredd!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dominguez scores with a takedown into Dredd's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (0) Dredd
Dominguez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dredd's guard.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dredd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Dredd defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dredd trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Dominguez not doing much here.
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.
Dominguez'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.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Dredd is defending well.
Dominguez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (0) Dredd
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dominguez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
Dredd is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dredd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dredd is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez continues to hold on tight.
Dredd tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Dredd wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dredd for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dominguez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Dredd tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez continues to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Dredd to control.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez took to the microphone: 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
Rise of an EMPIRE
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 18165 p4p, 748 weight class) and Frank Damozzi (ranked 4870 p4p, 485 weight class). Dominguez's entrance music is Change by The Deftones. A fine choice. Frank Damozzi 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Frank Damozzi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Damozzi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dominguez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Damozzi is in Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Damozzi
Dominguez has an active guard here but Damozzi has managed to pass into half guard.
Damozzi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Damozzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Dominguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dominguez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dominguez is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dominguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez 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: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Damozzi
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Damozzi tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Well, if Dominguez 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.
Dominguez is pressing down on Damozzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Damozzi is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Damozzi defends it.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
Damozzi tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Damozzi tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Damozzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Damozzi actively working from the bottom here.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dominguez uses his free foot to push down on Damozzi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Damozzi. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Damozzi
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dominguez'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 five minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Damozzi is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Damozzi for as long as he can get away with.
Damozzi wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Damozzi is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dominguez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Damozzi is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Damozzi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Damozzi wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dominguez.
Damozzi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Damozzi won't allow it.
Damozzi trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damozzi tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Damozzi actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
Damozzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Damozzi is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Damozzi avoid being mounted?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is pressing down on Damozzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Damozzi is holding on for now.
Damozzi is trying to control but can't.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Damozzi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Dominguez is thwarting Damozzi's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez prevents Damozzi from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Damozzi trying to control from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Damozzi trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damozzi is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Pablo Dominguez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17925 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Kilpi (ranked 1808 p4p, 211 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dominguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Change by The Deftones. Kilpi has chosen Solid Base - I Like It as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kilpi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dominguez to the ground. Kilpi is now in Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Kilpi
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilpi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Kilpi 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.
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilpi is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kilpi controls the pace.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilpi is one step ahead there.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Kilpi trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi preventing the sweep.
Kilpi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Kilpi passes into half guard.
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Kilpi sits in half guard.
Dominguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilpi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CHRISTOPHERS MMA. 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.
Kilpi is pressing down on Dominguez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dominguez is holding on for now.
Dominguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilpi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Kilpi
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Kilpi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dominguez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (4) Kilpi
Dominguez 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.
Kilpi stays in close to Dominguez's body and controls the position.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Kilpi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (2) vs (7) Kilpi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kilpi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kilpi wants to control but Dominguez is keeping him busy.
Dominguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (4) vs (7) Kilpi
Kilpi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kilpi pulls Dominguez in close to prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez stays in close to Kilpi's body and controls the position.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilpi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilpi keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Kilpi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez is pushing down on Kilpi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kilpi is fighting to maintain full guard but Dominguez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kilpi gets back to full guard.
Kilpi pushes a forearm under Dominguez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dominguez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarkko Kilpi!
A victorious Jarkko Kilpi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Pablo Dominguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17949 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maki Pulu (ranked 1557 p4p, 188 weight class). Dominguez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Change by The Deftones. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pulu's choice of entrance music: Alive. Pablo Dominguez 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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Maki Pulu!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pulu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pulu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pulu lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Pulu
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.
Dominguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominguez, not yet.
Pulu looking to pass the guard.
Pulu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez 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: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Pulu
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulu tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Pulu defends it.
Pulu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pulu trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dominguez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Pulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pulu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez'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.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Pulu is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dominguez trying to control but Pulu is working from the bottom.
Pulu can't keep his opponent in guard - Dominguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pulu trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pulu is trying to control but Dominguez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Pulu
Pulu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulu 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.
Pulu keeps trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Pulu wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Pulu is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pulu for as long as he can get away with.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pulu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pulu 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.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Pulu defending well.
Pulu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Pulu is keeping the position.
Pulu looking to control.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Pulu.
Pulu looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez advances to half guard.
Dominguez stalling.
Pulu trying to control here.
Dominguez is trying to control. Pulu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pulu won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Dominguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
Pulu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pulu.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pulu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dominguez won't allow Pulu to sweep him here.
Pulu is looking for a triangle but Dominguez pushes his legs off easily.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pulu is keeping the position for now.
Pulu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.
Dominguez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pulu's thigh. Pulu counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pulu seems keen to control Dominguez's posture.
Pulu keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Pulu 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.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Pulu wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pulu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulu, not yet.
Pulu trying to control the position.
Pulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Pulu looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pulu keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Pulu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pulu wants to sweep but no luck.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Pulu keeps moving.
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez postures up.
Pulu being controlled here, momentarily.
Pulu trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pulu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pulu trying to control the position.
Dominguez stays in close to Pulu's body and controls the position.
Pulu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez stared into the camera and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 14175 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17944 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dominguez's choice of entrance music: Change by The Deftones. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dominguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deeds's waist but Deeds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dominguez off to one side.
Dominguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Deeds moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (0) vs (5) Dominguez
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez controls the position.
Deeds is trying to control Dominguez's posture but Dominguez avoids it.
Deeds tries to improve position but can't.
Dominguez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dominguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Deeds will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dominguez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Deeds (0) vs (7) Dominguez
Deeds tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Deeds keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Deeds is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Deeds is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Deeds is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds holds on for dear life.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Deeds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deeds is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds 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.
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dominguez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (0) vs (10) Dominguez
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Deeds keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez 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.
Deeds is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez looking to control but Deeds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Deeds really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control but Deeds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deeds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Dominguez 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Deeds wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Deeds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dominguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deeds sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Deeds is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is continuing to stall.
Deeds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez not doing much here.
Dominguez is thwarting Deeds's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Deeds is defending the position.
Deeds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Deeds 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.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Deeds won't allow it.
Dominguez is still trying to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deeds avoid being mounted?
Well, if Dominguez 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Dominguez 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.
Deeds trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 10 to 0.
As Pablo Dominguez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 18915 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvo Laar (ranked 2698 p4p, 393 weight class). Dominguez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Change by The Deftones. Laar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Arvo Laar!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laar wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dominguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laar successfully pulls guard.
Dominguez 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.
Laar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laar is looking for a triangle but Dominguez pushes his legs off easily.
Laar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laar being controlled here, momentarily.
Laar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laar for as long as he can get away with.
Dominguez'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.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Laar looking for a sweep. Not yet Laar, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laar 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
More hug and hope from Dominguez.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dominguez stays in close to Laar's body and controls the position.
Laar has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez 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.
Dominguez won't allow Laar to sweep him here.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laar is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dominguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dominguez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Laar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Laar wants to control but Dominguez passes easily into half guard.
Laar tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Laar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dominguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laar looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Laar has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dominguez won't allow Laar to sweep him here.
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Laar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dominguez.
Dominguez continues to hold on tight.
Laar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Laar gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Laar wins on points by 1 to 0.
A very excited looking Arvo Laar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez and Nickey Spillane. Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by Change by The Deftones. 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 4 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dominguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dominguez (4) vs (0) Spillane
Dominguez slows the pace down.
Spillane manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (4) vs (2) Spillane
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Spillane has control of the leg.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez manages to get to full guard.
Dominguez 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: Dominguez (6) vs (2) Spillane
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dominguez is thwarting Spillane's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane is pressing down on Dominguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Spillane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spillane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez'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.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Spillane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane looking for a sweep. Not yet Spillane, not yet.
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Spillane keeps moving.
Spillane trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
Spillane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
Spillane controlling Dominguez's posture.
Dominguez postures up.
Spillane being controlled here, momentarily.
Spillane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez 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.
Spillane is pulling down on Dominguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominguez, at least for the moment.
Dominguez stays in close to Spillane's body and controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Spillane 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.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Spillane.
Spillane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Spillane keeps moving.
Dominguez won't allow Spillane to sweep him here.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spillane controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Spillane looking for a sweep. Not yet Spillane, not yet.
Spillane seems keen to control Dominguez's posture.
Spillane looking for a sweep. Not yet Spillane, not yet.
Dominguez 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.
Spillane is adopting a defensive guard.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Spillane is pulling down on Dominguez's head to control his posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Spillane keeps moving.
Spillane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (6) vs (4) Spillane
Spillane wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spillane manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (8) vs (4) Spillane
Spillane has his hands on Dominguez's head, controlling the position.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spillane wants to sweep but no luck.
Spillane seems keen to control Dominguez's posture.
Spillane wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Spillane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Spillane trying to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Spillane keeps moving.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez being controlled here momentarily.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Spillane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dominguez slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spillane keeping control of the position.
Spillane trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Pablo Dominguez is the new super heavyweight champion!
Pablo Dominguez made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '.
In defeat, Nickey Spillane stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ouch.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steel Grappler and Pablo Dominguez. Dominguez has chosen Change by The Deftones as his entrance music. Pablo Dominguez 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dominguez instigates a clinch.
Dominguez stops a takedown attempt from Grappler.
Dominguez has picked Grappler up - he's going for a ride! Dominguez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grappler (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grappler wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Dominguez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler gets full guard.
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Dominguez 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Grappler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Dominguez 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.
Grappler wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grappler trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Grappler defends it.
Dominguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dominguez is continuing to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The adventures of Dominguez the control monster continue. Boring.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grappler avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Grappler is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grappler tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Grappler trying to control from the bottom.
Dominguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grappler is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but Grappler is defending the position.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Grappler 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 ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Dominguez.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Grappler is controlling Dominguez's trapped leg to prevent Dominguez from advancing to side control.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Grappler 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.
Grappler is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dominguez.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Dominguez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 2 to 0.
Post fight, an emotional Pablo Dominguez said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Duncan McAlister and Pablo Dominguez. McAlister comes to the cage accompanied by Althia and Donna - Uptown Top Ranking. Dominguez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Change by The Deftones. Pablo Dominguez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Duncan McAlister! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McAlister tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dominguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
McAlister pulls guard.
Dominguez stays in close to McAlister's body and controls the position.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Dominguez 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.
More stalling from Dominguez.
It looks like Dominguez 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 four minutes gone in the round.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McAlister seems keen to control Dominguez's posture.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAlister trying to control the position here.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McAlister wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McAlister being controlled here, momentarily.
McAlister looking for a sweep. Not yet McAlister, not yet.
McAlister can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez is fighting to break McAlister's control of his arms but McAlister is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McAlister seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dominguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dominguez.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! McAlister is heads and Dominguez is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Dominguez wins on points by 1 to 0.
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez stared into the camera and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez and Luiz Araujo. Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Araujo has chosen Who Shot Ya? as his entrance music. 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Luiz Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dominguez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dominguez (4) vs (0) Araujo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo is letting Dominguez control him for a moment.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Dominguez controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dominguez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Dominguez happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez working away.
Dominguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Araujo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Araujo is trying to control Dominguez's posture but Dominguez avoids it.
Dominguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Araujo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dominguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Dominguez taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to control but Dominguez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dominguez (7) vs (0) Araujo
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dominguez controlling the positon.
Araujo trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dominguez is staying active.
Araujo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Araujo trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Araujo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Araujo for as long as he can get away with.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Dominguez stalling.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dominguez continues to stall.
Araujo wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to control from the bottom.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominguez pulls his head out easily.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Araujo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Araujo is trying to control but can't.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Araujo working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dominguez stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position.
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform us that Araujo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominguez is aware though and is defending well.
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dominguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to control the position.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Araujo trying to control the position.
Araujo wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dominguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dominguez has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
Dominguez'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.
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
Dominguez passes Araujo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Araujo trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez stalling.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Dominguez prevents Araujo from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dominguez is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Pablo Dominguez made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Shirahama and Pablo Dominguez. Dominguez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Change by The Deftones. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Carlos Shirahama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shirahama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dominguez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shirahama on his heels. He'll look to pass Shirahama's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shirahama (0) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shirahama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Dominguez 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 one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
Shirahama trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama being controlled here, momentarily.
Dominguez won't allow Shirahama to sweep him here.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
More stalling from Dominguez.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Shirahama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez 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.
Shirahama working a defensive guard but Dominguez passes into half guard.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Shirahama 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.
Shirahama keeping hold of Dominguez's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
Dominguez with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Dominguez passes into side control, despite Shirahama's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shirahama (0) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez taking a breather here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Shirahama is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Shirahama's face as Dominguez controls the position.
Shirahama wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
Shirahama is trying to get back to half guard.
Shirahama is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dominguez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shirahama (4) vs (5) Dominguez
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Dominguez right now.
Shirahama tries to keep control of the position but Dominguez is staying busy.
Shirahama is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dominguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
I really don't envy Dominguez right now.
Shirahama biding his time, controlling Dominguez.
Dominguez 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.
Shirahama keeps control of the position as Dominguez tries to break free.
Dominguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Shirahama doesn't have the hooks in and Dominguez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shirahama (4) vs (7) Dominguez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dominguez won't allow Shirahama to sweep him here.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Shirahama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Dominguez 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 fourteen minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dominguez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 7 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Pablo Dominguez gave a big smile as he said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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