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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Joey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Archer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Joey (4) vs (0) Archer
Archer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joey off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joey (4) vs (4) Archer
Joey wants to control his opponent's hands but Archer gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Archer has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Joey is in real trouble here. Archer gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Joey is tapping out! Archer wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Able Archer!
Our winner, Able Archer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thunder pushes Joey up against the cage in a clinch.
Joey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thunder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thunder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Joey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thunder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thunder (0) vs (4) Joey
A lull in the action here as Joey stalls from top position.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Joey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thunder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Joey working away.#SUB2#
Joey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Joey swings around for an armbar but Thunder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thunder (2) vs (4) Joey
Joey seems keen to control Thunder's posture.
Thunder pushes down on Joey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joey is pressing down on Thunder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Joey has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Joey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thunder passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (5) vs (4) Joey
Joey tries to bench press Thunder off him but Thunder keeps the position.
Thunder tries to move into full mount but can't pass Joey's legs.
Thunder gets to mount! Joey was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thunder (7) vs (4) Joey
Thunder tries to control but Joey wriggling away.
Thunder controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Thunder wants to control the pace but Joey is squirming around nicely.
Joey is trying to escape the mount.
Thunder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thunder controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Thunder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Joey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Thunder 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 fighters are battling for position here. Joey manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Joey is trying to keep Thunder in close.
#SUB2#
Joey has his feet on Thunder's thighs here. He's pushed Thunder off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thunder screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tribbiani Joey!
Our winner, Tribbiani Joey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC TEST 5
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boesku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boesku wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Boesku shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joey (0) vs (2) Boesku
Boesku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Boesku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joey sees it coming and defends easily.
Boesku moves into full mount! Joey won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (0) vs (5) Boesku
Joey is trying to escape the mount.
Boesku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Joey is squirming around, avoiding Boesku's attempts to control the action.
Joey is trying to escape the mount.
Boesku tries to control but Joey wriggling away.
Joey is working to get back to half guard.
Joey tries to hold on but Boesku postures up.
Joey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boesku is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Joey is squirming around, avoiding Boesku's attempts to control the action.
Boesku seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Joey is holding on tight.
#T2#
Joey's coaches at AREA 51 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Joey 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: Joey (2) vs (5) Boesku
Joey preventing the sweep.
Boesku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boesku controls Joey momentarily but Joey frees himself.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Boesku is trying to keep Joey in close.
Joey wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Boesku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joey manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (2) vs (7) Boesku
Boesku wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving. #SUB#
Joey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boesku looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boesku postures up.
#T4#
Boesku is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey looking for a sweep. Not yet Joey, not yet.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Joey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boesku defends well.
Joey working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Joey wants to sweep here but Boesku controlling him for the moment.
Boesku looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey looking for a sweep. Not yet Joey, not yet.
Boesku trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Boesku showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Joey pulls Boesku in close to his closed guard and prevents Boesku from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Boesku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Joey 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.#SUB#
Boesku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boesku has managed to get both his arms back between Joey's legs - danger averted.
Boesku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8##SUB#
Joey is looking for a triangle but Boesku pushes his legs off easily.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Joey trying to control the position.
Boesku content to stall in guard here.
Joey 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#
Joey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (4) vs (7) Boesku
Boesku wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Joey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boesku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joey has managed to get both his arms back between Boesku's legs - danger averted.
Boesku looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Boesku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boesku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joey wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Joey looking to sit in guard and control but Boesku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (4) vs (9) Boesku#T10#
Joey has Boesku pulled in close to control his posture.
Boesku won't allow Joey to sweep him here.
Joey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Joey being controlled here, momentarily.
Boesku preventing the sweep. #T11##SUB#
Joey is looking for a triangle but Boesku pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Boesku drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Boesku as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Joey screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Boesku! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Roman Boesku!
Roman Boesku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 222
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Oskar Friman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Friman moves into the clinch.
Friman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Joey jumps guard.
Friman wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Joey working a defensive guard but Friman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (3) vs (0) Joey
Joey is trying to improve his position.
Friman controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey tries to buck Friman off but Friman is having none of it.
Joey regains half guard.
Joey tries to get to full guard but Friman has control of the leg. #T1#
Friman wants to pass the guard but Joey is defending well.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Friman is very close to passing his half guard.
Joey tries to roll over but Friman keeps him under control.
Friman wants to free his trapped foot but Joey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Friman 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.
Joey wants to improve his position but Friman is controlling well.
#T2##SUB2#
Joey has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Friman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Friman! Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (6) vs (0) Joey
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Friman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Friman (8) vs (0) Joey
Friman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joey can't escape the position.
Friman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Friman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Friman controlling the pace for now.
Joey tries to lock up and control but Friman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joey working to try and regain half guard.
Friman looking to control but Joey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Friman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Joey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Friman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Friman tries to control but Joey wriggling away.
Joey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Friman content just to control the position here.
Joey is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Friman wants to control the pace but Joey is squirming around nicely.
Friman content just to control the position here.
Friman'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.
Joey is squirming around, avoiding Friman's attempts to control the action.
Joey is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Joey gets back to half guard.
Friman controlling the action here.
Joey is trying to control but can't.
Friman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Joey manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joey is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Joey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friman defends well.
Friman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Joey working for a triangle but Friman defends it easily.
#T8#
Joey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friman is one step ahead there.
Joey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Friman has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (11) vs (0) Joey
Friman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Joey's legs.
Joey gets back to half guard.
Joey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Joey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Joey working for a triangle but Friman defends it easily.
Joey 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.
Friman controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Friman wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Joey wants to control the position but Friman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Joey is staying active underneath Friman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Friman trying to control the pace.
Joey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Friman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Friman postures up.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman won't allow Joey to sweep him here. #T12#
Joey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Friman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Friman (11) vs (2) Joey
Friman trying to keep a closed guard but Joey is proving a slippery customer.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Friman is keeping the position.
Joey wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Friman is controlling Joey's posture.
My spies in (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Joey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T13#
Joey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Friman keeping full guard, as Joey tries to pass.
Friman working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Joey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Friman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Friman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Friman! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Friman (15) vs (2) Joey
Friman is staying tight to Joey's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Friman tries to advance to mount but Joey denies him. #T14#
Joey is looking to regain half guard here but Friman keeps moving and retains side control.
Friman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Joey will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Joey tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Friman easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Friman (17) vs (2) Joey
Joey wants to control but Friman is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman wants to control the pace but Joey is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friman takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Oskar Friman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 206: Turturro vs Ty
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Holt Dennis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Joey has closed the distance and engaged Dennis in a clinch.
#TD#
Dennis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Joey is trying to keep an underhook but Dennis manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dennis (2) vs (0) Joey
Joey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Joey trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (5) vs (0) Joey
Joey is looking to get to half guard.
Dennis 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 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.
Joey holds on for dear life.
Joey is trying desperately to improve position.
Joey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Joey tries to lock up and control but Dennis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dennis trying to control but Joey is having none of it.
Joey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Joey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joey sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Joey is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Dennis trying to control the action but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey is trying to control but can't.
Dennis is just content to waste time from the top position. Joey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Joey pulls Dennis in to control the position.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey trying to keep a closed guard but Dennis is proving a slippery customer.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
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.#T3#
Joey is pulling down on Dennis's head to control his posture.
Dennis passes Joey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joey is staying active underneath Dennis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dennis postures up.
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
Dennis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dennis (8) vs (0) Joey
Dennis working away.#T4#
Joey tries to improve position but can't.
Dennis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
Dennis wants to take a breather but Joey manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dennis.
Dennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (8) vs (2) Joey#T5#
Joey tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennis is retaining full guard.
Joey controlling from the top position.
Joey wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Dennis is controlling Joey's posture.
Joey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joey tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennis is retaining full guard. #T6##SUB#
Dennis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dennis trying to keep a closed guard but Joey is proving a slippery customer.
Joey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joey trying to control but Dennis is working from the bottom. #T7#
Joey 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.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis is looking to sweep but instead, Joey has passed into half guard.
Dennis is refusing to be controlled, as Joey sits in half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Joey seems to be working for a kimura but Dennis defends the submission attempt.
Joey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dennis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Joey seems content to control.#SUB2#
Joey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dennis wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
#T9#
Joey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dennis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joey trying to mount his opponent but Dennis defends it.
Joey sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Dennis wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Joey seems content to control.
Dennis is refusing to be controlled, as Joey sits in half guard.
Joey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dennis tries to get to full guard but Joey has control of the leg.
Joey wants to control but Dennis is keeping him busy. #T11#
Joey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Joey trying to mount his opponent but Dennis defends it. #SUB2#
Joey is working for an americana but Dennis has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Joey was thinking about the submission.
Dennis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Dennis is keeping the position.#T12#
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet.
Joey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joey trying to control but Dennis is working from the bottom.
Dennis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dennis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (10) vs (2) Joey#T13#
Joey wants to sweep here but Dennis controlling him for the moment.
Joey looking to control.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis won't allow Joey to sweep him here.
Joey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Joey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Joey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dennis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey controlling Dennis's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Holt Dennis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 195: Ty vs Schultz II
Date: May 02, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Sainty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sainty tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Joey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sainty 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.#CL2#
Joey drives through and clinches with Sainty against the ropes.
#TD2#
Joey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Joey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sainty passes into half guard.
Joey is trying to control but can't.
Joey is positioning himself well to prevent Sainty advancing to mount.
Joey wants to control but Sainty is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sainty trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Joey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sainty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joey 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.
Sainty looking to pass the guard.
Sainty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Sainty is fighting to break Joey's control of his arms but Joey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sainty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Sainty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joey has his hands on Sainty's head, controlling the position.
Joey wants to sweep here but Sainty controlling him for the moment.
Sainty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
Joey can't keep his opponent in guard - Sainty advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sainty trying to pass the guard but Joey defending well. #T3#
Joey is trying to control but can't.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joey is looking for a sweep. Sainty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Sainty is very close to passing his half guard.
Sainty prevents Joey from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Joey trying to control the position.
Sainty wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Joey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sainty puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Joey has his hands clasped together around Sainty's back. He's all about the action.
Joey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sainty postures up.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Sainty from controlling successfully.
Joey looking for a sweep. Not yet Joey, not yet.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sainty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sainty (0) vs (2) Joey
Joey looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB#
Sainty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sainty is looking for a triangle but Joey pushes his legs off easily.
Joey wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving. #SUB#
Sainty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sainty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6##SUB#
Sainty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joey trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Sainty keeping full guard, as Joey tries to pass.
Joey trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sainty working for submissions but it's allowed Joey to get to half guard.
My spies in (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Joey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Joey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sainty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sainty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joey passes into side control, despite Sainty's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (5) Joey
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Sainty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sainty is looking for a sweep.#T8##SUB2#
Joey swings around for an armbar but Sainty sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sainty (2) vs (5) Joey
Joey is trying to control the position but Sainty postures up. #SUB2#
Joey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sainty is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sainty (2) vs (7) Joey
Joey tries to free his leg and advance position but Sainty is retaining full guard. #T9#
Joey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joey passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (2) vs (10) Joey
Sainty is looking to reverse the position.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sainty keeps working.
Joey slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Joey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sainty is looking to regain half guard here but Joey keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Sainty is not content to let Joey control the position.
Sainty is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
The referee asks Joey politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Joey prefers to stall for the moment though.
It looks like Joey 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.
Sainty is looking for a sweep.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Sainty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Joey stalls from top position.
Sainty tries to bench press Joey off him but Joey keeps the position. #T12#
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Sainty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sainty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joey trying to control the action but Sainty is working from the bottom.
Sainty gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T13##SUB#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joey pulls his head out easily.
Joey is keen to just control but Sainty is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Sainty actively working from the bottom here.
Sainty wants to control but Joey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joey prevents Sainty from improving his position.
Sainty gets full guard.#T14#
Joey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joey defends well.
Sainty keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sainty has his foot on Joey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joey works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey wins on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tribbiani Joey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 184: Hozdic vs Neuer
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 19 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joey tries to close the distance and clinch but Holzken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Joey gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Joey jumps guard and drags Holzken to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Holzken postures up.
Holzken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joey pulls Holzken in close to prevent any damage.
Holzken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey 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.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Holzken has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB2#
Holzken 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.
Holzken controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holzken trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey 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#
Joey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving. #T2#
Holzken won't allow Joey to sweep him here.
Holzken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
Holzken is still trying to improve position.
Joey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holzken looking to pass the guard.
Joey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joey controls Holzken momentarily but Holzken frees himself. #SUB2#
Holzken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
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.#SUB#
Joey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holzken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Joey is tightening it up a little... Holzken has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Holzken reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Holzken taps out! Nice BJJ there by Joey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tribbiani Joey!
A relieved looking Tribbiani Joey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 17073 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Morrison (ranked 1548 p4p, 178 weight class). Morrison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Diary of a Madman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Joey was covering up waiting for the punch and Morrison finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joey (0) vs (2) Morrison
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joey 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.
Morrison pushing down on Joey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morrison is looking to advance position but Joey won't allow it.
Joey 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.
Joey gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison is aware though and is defending well.
Joey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Joey keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morrison stands and throws Joey's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (0) vs (5) Morrison
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Joey wants to get back to full guard but Morrison has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (0) vs (8) Morrison
Joey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morrison trying to control the position but Joey is working away.
Joey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Joey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison is trying to work for a kimura but Joey is defending well.
Joey trying to control here.
Joey wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
Morrison wants to take a breather but Joey is having none of it.
Joey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison pulls his head out easily.
Joey wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joey is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison is working away from the top position though.
Morrison is controlling the pace.
Joey gets full guard.
Joey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Joey looking to control.
Morrison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Joey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Morrison sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Joey.
Morrison pushing down on Joey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Joey is defending well.
Joey wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Joey is defending well.
Morrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joey tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Joey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joey (4) vs (8) Morrison
Joey 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, Morrison has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Morrison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey tightening his grip on Morrison, looking for the choke.
Morrison turns into Joey and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (4) vs (10) Morrison
Joey wants to hit a sweep here but Morrison passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Joey there! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (4) vs (13) Morrison
Morrison controlling his opponent.
Joey is trying desperately to improve position.
Morrison controlling the pace for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey gets back to half guard.
Joey is trying is best to control the position here.
Morrison trying to mount his opponent but Joey defends it.
Joey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joey (8) vs (13) Morrison
Morrison is in bad spot here.
Joey looking for the choke but no joy.
Joey working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison prevents Joey from getting a body triangle.
Morrison is really stuck here.
Joey has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Joey is looking to control Morrison but Morrison is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Morrison can't escape the position.
Morrison keeps trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Joey avoiding Morrison 's attempts to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Joey's arms.
Joey controlling from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Morrison tries to break free.
Joey doesn't have the hooks in and Morrison manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (8) vs (15) Morrison
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (10) vs (15) Morrison
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Joey advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (13) vs (15) Morrison
Morrison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Joey stalls from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is looking for a sweep.
Morrison struggling a bit here.
Morrison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morrison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Joey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Joey trying to advance position but Morrison counters by regaining guard.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison has an active guard here but Joey has managed to pass into half guard.
Joey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Joey is trying to control. Morrison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Joey seems content to control.
Joey prevents Morrison from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control but Joey postures up.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Joey has control of the leg.
Joey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morrison is just riding it out for now. Joey eventually gives up the hold.
Joey trying to work for an americana but Morrison has managed to regain full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey 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.
Morrison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joey is aware though and is defending well.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison wins on points by 15 to 13.
A very excited looking David Morrison made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bosco Iwoba (ranked 2016 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 6173 p4p, 0 weight class). Iwoba kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hercules*. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tribbiani Joey was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bosco Iwoba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Iwoba clinches.
Joey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joey is pressed up against the cage. Iwoba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joey down to the mat. Joey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joey moves into the clinch.
Iwoba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joey prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bosco Iwoba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iwoba wants the takedown. Joey is fighting it off but Iwoba persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Joey's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Iwoba (2) vs (0) Joey
Joey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Iwoba has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Iwoba (5) vs (0) Joey
Joey prevents Iwoba from improving position.
Joey struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba tries to advance to mount but Joey denies him.
Iwoba has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Iwoba (7) vs (0) Joey
Iwoba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joey is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey tries to reverse the position but Iwoba maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey is squirming around, avoiding Iwoba's attempts to control the action.
Joey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Iwoba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iwoba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joey 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Iwoba (10) vs (0) Joey
Joey struggling a bit here.
Joey prevents Iwoba from moving into mount.
Joey is trying to control Iwoba's posture but Iwoba avoids it.
Iwoba tries to advance to mount but can't.
Iwoba trying to control the position but Joey is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Iwoba off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Iwoba (10) vs (4) Joey
Iwoba tries to break free.
Joey working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Joey is trying to stick to Iwoba's back but Iwoba is turning into Joey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Joey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Iwoba. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Iwoba (12) vs (4) Joey
Joey has his foot on Iwoba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iwoba works his way back into a safe position though.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Iwoba from controlling successfully.
Joey throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Iwoba escapes and throws Joey's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Iwoba (15) vs (4) Joey
Iwoba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey sneaks back into half guard.
Joey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iwoba pulls his head out easily.
Joey tries to roll over but Iwoba keeps him under control.
Joey is not content to let Iwoba control the position.
Joey is concentrating on defense, preventing Iwoba from advancing position.
Iwoba wants to control but Joey is keeping him busy.
Joey is in trouble now - Iwoba has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Iwoba (18) vs (4) Joey
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba avoids the attempt from Joey to control.
Joey slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Joey is controlling Iwoba's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Iwoba is looking to take a break and control but Joey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joey wants to get back to full guard.
Iwoba is keen to just control but Joey is a slippery customer.
Iwoba trying to mount his opponent but Joey defends it.
Joey is concentrating on defense, preventing Iwoba from advancing position.
Joey trying to hold on to Iwoba's head to control him but Iwoba postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey is doing well to control the position and prevent Iwoba from advancing to side control.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Iwoba is very close to passing his half guard.
Joey is refusing to be controlled, as Iwoba sits in half guard.
Iwoba is really struggling to control Joey but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Joey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joey can't keep his opponent in guard - Iwoba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joey is looking for a sweep. Iwoba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Iwoba in particular looking to stall.
Joey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Joey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwoba looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Joey pulls Iwoba in close to his closed guard and prevents Iwoba from doing any damage or advancing position.
Iwoba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Iwoba looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwoba controlling from the top position.
Iwoba pushes down on Joey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Iwoba wants to pass to mount but Joey is defending the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba prevents Joey from improving his position.
Iwoba is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Iwoba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iwoba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Joey is pressing down on Iwoba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Joey looking to control.
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba postures up.
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iwoba defends it easily.
Iwoba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iwoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Iwoba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to control the position but Iwoba postures up.
Joey keeping full guard, as Iwoba tries to pass.
Joey working for a triangle but Iwoba defends it easily.
Joey working a defensive guard here.
Iwoba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
Joey is pulling down on Iwoba's head. It's preventing any offense from Iwoba, at least for the moment.
Iwoba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
Joey managing to control the position.
Iwoba postures up.
Joey keeping full guard, as Iwoba tries to pass.
Iwoba passes Joey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Iwoba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
Joey moves into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joey's guard.
Iwoba tries to pass to full mount but Joey defends it.
Joey controlling the position well.
Joey manages to get to full guard.
Joey controls Iwoba momentarily but Iwoba frees himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Iwoba is working hard here to advance position.
Joey trying to control the position.
Joey has an active guard here but Iwoba has managed to pass into half guard.
Iwoba is looking to advance position but Joey won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey gets full guard.
Iwoba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iwoba takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Bosco Iwoba managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
ADWGC 9
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3828 p4p, 330 weight class) and Watsz Mawe (ranked 2271 p4p, 219 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Watsz Mawe!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Joey clinches with his opponent.
Joey gets underhooks to prevent Mawe's takedown attempt.
Mawe wants a takedown but no success here.
Joey 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.
Mawe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joey passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (3) vs (0) Mawe
Joey trying to control the position but Mawe is working away.
Mawe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mawe gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joey is working for a submission of some sort.
Joey is looking for a kimura here.
Mawe tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mawe! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (6) vs (0) Mawe
Mawe working to try and regain half guard.
Joey controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is working to get back to half guard.
Joey wants to control the pace but Mawe is squirming around nicely.
Mawe tries to lock up and control but Joey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mawe is squirming around, avoiding Joey's attempts to control the action.
Joey wants to take Mawe's back but he can't do it this time.
Mawe is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mawe is looking to escape.
Mawe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Joey wants to control the pace but Mawe is squirming around nicely.
Joey is really struggling to control Mawe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mawe can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mawe 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.
Joey prevents Mawe from improving his position.
Mawe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mawe.
Joey 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.
Joey pushes down on Mawe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the pace.
Mawe is trying to maintain the position but Joey is very close to passing his half guard.
Mawe won't allow Joey to pass to mount.
Joey trying to control the action but Mawe is working from the bottom.
Joey is working for a submission of some sort.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mawe is defending against the submission attempts here by Joey.
Mawe wants to sweep but Joey has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (9) vs (0) Mawe
Joey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Joey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey working away.
Joey in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Joey looking to control but instead Mawe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mawe wants to get back to full guard.
Joey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mawe is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joey wants to take a breather but Mawe is having none of it.
Joey controlling the action here.
Joey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mawe! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (12) vs (0) Mawe
Mawe wants to control but Joey is having none of it.
Joey controlling from the full mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control the pace but Mawe is squirming around nicely.
Joey with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Joey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mawe for as long as he can get away with.
Mawe is working to get back to half guard.
Joey goes for an armbar but Mawe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mawe. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (12) vs (2) Mawe
Joey keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mawe looking to pass the guard.
Mawe trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey controls Mawe momentarily but Mawe frees himself.
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
Joey controlling the position.
Joey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mawe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (14) vs (2) Mawe
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mawe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joey has managed to get both his arms back between Mawe's legs - danger averted.
Joey 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.
Mawe managing to control the position.
Joey 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.
Joey trying to control but Mawe is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey won't allow Mawe to sweep him here.
Mawe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mawe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joey controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Tribbiani Joey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ADWGC NY
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3755 p4p, 306 weight class) and Ivan Putski (ranked 13733 p4p, 442 weight class). Putski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aids kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Joey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Joey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Joey (4) vs (0) Putski
Joey controls the position from side control.
Joey trying to control the action but Putski is working from the bottom.
Putski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joey trying to control the position but Putski is working away.
Joey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've been hearing good reports from Joey'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.
Putski is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putski keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Putski, who protects the arm well.
Putski sneaks back into half guard.
Putski wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
Putski keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putski wants to control but Joey is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joey is pressing down on Putski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Putski is holding on for now.
Joey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (7) vs (0) Putski
Putski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joey controlling from mount.
Putski is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling from the full mount.
Putski 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.
Joey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Putski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Putski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Putski tries to get to full guard but Joey has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to take a breather but Putski is having none of it.
Joey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Putski is just riding it out for now. Joey eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Joey wants to take a breather but Putski is having none of it.
Putski wants to get back to full guard.
Putski trying to control but Joey postures up.
Joey is keen to just control but Putski is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Putski gets full guard.
Joey controlling from the top position.
Joey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Putski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Putski has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (7) vs (2) Putski
Putski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Putski postures up.
Putski 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.
Joey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Putski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Putski is working for a kimura but Joey is defending it quite comfortably.
Joey is controlling Putski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Joey won't allow Putski to pass to mount.
Putski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Putski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Putski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joey has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is staying active underneath Putski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Putski uses his free foot to push down on Joey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Joey. Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (7) vs (5) Putski
Putski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Putski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Putski moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Joey (7) vs (8) Putski
Joey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Putski's arms.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey tries to roll but Putski sticks to his back.
Joey preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Putski.
Joey wants to control his opponent's hands but Putski gets his hands free.
Putski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Joey is in bad spot here.
Putski tightening his grip on Joey, looking for the choke.
Putski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Joey tries to escape the position.
Joey is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Putski gets his way!
Joey tries to roll but Putski sticks to his back.
Putski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Joey breaks Putski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (9) vs (8) Putski
Joey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Putski is looking for a triangle but Joey pushes his legs off easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Putski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joey 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.
Putski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joey is aware though and is defending well.
Joey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Putski for as long as he can get away with.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Putski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Putski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Putski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Joey has picked Putski up and slammed him! Putski can't keep hold of the triangle and Joey manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (12) vs (8) Putski
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Putski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Putski can't do much from the bottom here.
Joey is staying tight to Putski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control but Putski is keeping him busy.
Putski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Joey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Joey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Putski won't allow Joey to pass to mount.
Putski tries to get to full guard but Joey has control of the leg.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putski keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Putski wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
Putski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joey in particular looking to stall.
Joey continues to stall.
Putski manages to get to full guard.
Joey trying to control but Putski is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey 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.
Putski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joey controlling from the top position.
Putski keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (12) vs (10) Putski
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
Tribbiani Joey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Ivan Putski had this to say: 'Ok, next time. '. |
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Event:
ADWGC 2
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rollo Gracie (ranked 712 p4p, 84 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3716 p4p, 293 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Rollo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joey clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Joey stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Joey goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Joey rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Joey wants a takedown but no success here.
Rollo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tribbiani Joey.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Joey's takedown attempt.
Joey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie has hold of one of Joey's legs. Joey is fighting the takedown attempt but Gracie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Joey
Joey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Joey there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Joey
Joey is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Joey is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie looking to control but Joey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Joey is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Joey
Joey looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Joey manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Joey
Joey is stalling in the full guard.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Joey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
My spies in EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform me that Joey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Joey is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Gracie as he works his way to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is pulling down on Joey's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control but Joey passes into half guard.
Joey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Joey might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Joey controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is staying active underneath Joey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie trying to hold on to Joey's head to control him but Joey postures up.
Joey is controlling the pace.
Gracie tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joey wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Joey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Joey moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (5) Joey
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (5) Joey
Joey moves into full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey trying to control the position here.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joey looking for a sweep. Not yet Joey, not yet.
Joey working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Joey trying to control from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joey gets back to full guard.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joey wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Joey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Joey. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (13) vs (5) Joey
Gracie gets to mount! Joey was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (15) vs (5) Joey
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Joey gets back to half guard.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joey tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Joey trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (18) vs (5) Joey
Joey is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Joey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joey tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (21) vs (5) Joey
Joey tries to escape the position.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gracie is not going to allow Joey to sit and survive in this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is hanging on to Joey's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Joey tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Joey wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie prevents Joey from getting the reversal.
Joey wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control but Joey wriggling away.
Joey wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (24) vs (5) Joey
Gracie has the hooks in. Joey is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie controls the action.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Joey for as long as he can get away with.
Joey trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Joey's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Joey breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (24) vs (7) Joey
Joey postures up.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Joey tries to pass.
Joey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Joey won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 24 to 7.
Rollo Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3033 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 715 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dado Mata was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Joey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mata pinned against the cage. Mata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joey moves in looking to clinch but Mata pushes him off.
Mata scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Joey (0) vs (4) Mata
Joey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Joey defends it.
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mata slows the pace down in half guard.
Mata wants to work for an arm triangle but Joey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey is trying to control but can't.
Joey trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mata manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (0) vs (7) Mata
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey tries to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Joey'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.
Joey is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.
Mata content just to control the position here.
Joey regains half guard.
Joey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mata is keen to just control but Joey is a slippery customer.
Joey is doing well to control the position and prevent Mata from advancing to side control.
Mata wants to control but Joey is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Mata seems content to control.
Joey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mata wants to take a breather but Joey is having none of it.
Mata keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mata trying to pass the guard but Joey defending well.
Joey is holding on to half guard well.
Joey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joey looking for a guillotine here but Mata defends easily.
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata passes Joey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joey wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.
Mata is working for a submission of some sort.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Mata is very close to passing his half guard.
Joey actively working from the bottom here.
Mata seems to be working for a kimura but Joey defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata is keen to just control but Joey is a slippery customer.
Joey wants to get back to full guard.
Joey controlling the position for now.
Mata is trying to control the action in half guard but Joey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joey trying to control but Mata postures up.
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Joey defends it.
Mata works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (0) vs (10) Mata
Mata controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joey is looking to escape.
Mata prevents Joey from getting the reversal.
Mata tries to control but Joey wriggling away.
Joey is desperately trying to improve his position but Mata has a good base and remains in mount.
Mata is looking to work his way around to Joey's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mata with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mata trying to control but Joey is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey working to try and regain half guard.
Joey tries to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Joey is looking to improve his position but Mata isn't that keen on the idea.
Mata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joey gets back to half guard.
Joey is trying to get back to full guard.
Joey keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey'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.
Joey is trying to get back to full guard.
Joey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Joey is controlling Mata's posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
Mata is looking to advance position but Joey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joey (4) vs (10) Mata
Mata looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Joey (7) vs (10) Mata
Mata is trying to break free.
Joey controls the position.
Joey trying to control momentarily.
Mata is trying to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mata preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Joey.
Mata defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Joey controlling well, preventing Mata from escaping the position.
Joey is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mata defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Joey is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mata knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mata for a finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mata's body.
Mata is in bad spot here.
Mata manages to reverse the position and now he's in Joey's guard. Nice work there by Mata.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (7) vs (12) Mata
Mata looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Joey holds on and takes a little breather.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
Mata 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (9) vs (12) Mata
Joey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey 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.
Joey trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Joey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joey manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (9) vs (14) Mata
Joey controlling Mata's posture.
Mata works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to control but Mata postures up.
Joey is concentrating on defense, preventing Mata from advancing position.
Mata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mata trying to control the action but Joey is working from the bottom.
Mata passes into side control, despite Joey's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (9) vs (17) Mata
Joey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey seems a little lost for a moment, as Mata dominates the positioning.
Mata trying to control the position but Joey is working away.
Joey tries to improve position but can't.
Mata taking a breather here.
Joey is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Joey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joey tries to buck Mata off but Mata is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata wins on points by 17 to 9.
After winning the bout, Dado Mata thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3019 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Morrison Jr. (ranked 4013 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Face The Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Joey feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joey (2) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. controls Joey momentarily but Joey frees himself.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison Jr., not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey is stalling in the full guard.
Morrison Jr. not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. being controlled here, momentarily.
Morrison Jr. is trying to keep Joey in close.
Joey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison Jr. has Joey pulled in close to control his posture.
Joey controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey is pushing down on Morrison Jr.'s leg trying to pass to half guard. Morrison Jr. is fighting to maintain full guard but Joey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Joey trying to control the pace.
Joey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Joey has control of the leg.
Joey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Joey'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 three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Joey has control of the leg.
Joey seems to be working for a kimura but Morrison Jr. defends the submission attempt.
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joey in particular looking to stall.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Morrison Jr. works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
Joey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Joey trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Joey looking to sit in guard and control but Morrison Jr. gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (2) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey is adopting a defensive guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey 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: Joey (4) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Joey trying to control the action but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Morrison Jr. has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joey is working away from the top position though.
Joey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.
Joey is looking to advance position but Morrison Jr. won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him busy.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morrison Jr. avoid being mounted?
Joey moves into full mount! Morrison Jr. won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (7) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. tries to lock up and control but Joey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morrison Jr. is controlling an arm, preventing Joey from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Morrison Jr. is squirming around, avoiding Joey's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. tries to lock up and control but Joey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joey wants to control the pace but Morrison Jr. is squirming around nicely.
Morrison Jr. tries to hold on but Joey pushes him away.
Joey wants to control the pace but Morrison Jr. is squirming around nicely.
Morrison Jr. is working to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Joey has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Joey (10) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tries to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is still trying to improve position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Morrison Jr. tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Joey has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Morrison Jr. is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tribbiani Joey!
Tribbiani Joey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GRAPPLEMANIA 1
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 12228 p4p, 241 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2580 p4p, 111 weight class). Tribbiani Joey 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Joey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kimura has picked Joey up - he's going for a ride! Kimura dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Joey
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura 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.
Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Joey defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey is trying to control but can't.
Joey is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Joey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura is fighting to break Joey's control of his arms but Joey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Joey trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Joey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Joey holds on and takes a little breather.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joey controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey working a defensive guard here.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Joey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
Joey trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Joey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (2) Joey
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura is trying to hold Joey in close to prevent damage but Joey has managed to pass into half guard.
Joey is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joey controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Joey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Kimura has Joey pulled in close to control his posture.
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Joey passes into half guard.
Kimura is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Joey has control of the leg.
Joey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is controlling Joey's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Joey is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Joey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Joey is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Joey is looking to stall here but Kimura recovers full guard.
Kimura working for submissions but it's allowed Joey to get to half guard.
Kimura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
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.
Joey is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Joey defends easily.
Joey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kimura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (2) Joey
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura 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.
Joey is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura pushing down on Joey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joey 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Joey is defending the position.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Joey is having none of it.
Kimura is pressing down on Joey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joey is holding on for now.
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Joey tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Joey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joey is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joey avoid being mounted?
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Joey defends it.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Joey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Joey is defending well.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Joey defending well.
Joey looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (7) vs (2) Joey
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Fright Night Final 4
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 1393 p4p, 49 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2576 p4p, 109 weight class). Shape Shifter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shifter clinches up with Joey and pushes him back against the cage.
Joey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shifter regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shifter (0) vs (2) Joey
Joey slips nicely into half guard.
Joey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joey is working for a kimura here but Shifter manages to reverse the position and he's now in Joey's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (2) vs (2) Joey
Shifter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shifter is pushing down on Joey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joey is fighting to maintain full guard but Shifter has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shifter in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey is staying active underneath Shifter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Shifter is very close to passing his half guard.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but Joey defending well.
Joey trying to control here.
Shifter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Joey is pressing down on Shifter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shifter wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Joey trying to control the position.
Shifter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joey has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Joey controlling the position.
Shifter trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shifter stands and throws Joey's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (5) vs (2) Joey
Joey can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking for a sweep.
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shifter has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Joey wants to control but Shifter postures up.
Shifter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Joey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter staying calm.
Joey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Joey tries to get to full guard but Shifter has control of the leg.
Joey trying to control from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joey is not content to let Shifter control the position.
Shifter works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (8) vs (2) Joey
Shifter tries to control but Joey wriggling away.
Shifter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shifter wants to control the pace but Joey is squirming around nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joey 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.
Shifter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Joey gets back to full guard.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Shifter trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
Shifter slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shifter tries to pass to full mount but Joey defends it.
Shifter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Shifter is very close to passing his half guard.
Joey tries to get to full guard but Shifter has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to control but Joey is keeping him busy.
Shifter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shifter tries to pass to full mount but Joey defends it.
Joey is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shifter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joey! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (11) vs (2) Joey
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shifter trying to control but Joey is having none of it.
Shifter is looking to work his way around to Joey's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Joey looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (14) vs (2) Joey
Joey just trying to survive but Shifter is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shifter controlling well, preventing Joey from escaping the position.
Shifter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Joey right now.
Joey showing good submission defense here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling Shifter 's hands.
Joey is really stuck here.
Joey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shifter's arms.
Shifter keeps control of the position as Joey tries to break free.
Joey is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shifter has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to escape the position.
Joey is still trying to improve position.
Joey trying to control the action but Shifter just sinks the hooks in.
Shifter is persistently looking for the submission but Joey is defending it well.
Joey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shifter is hanging on to Joey's back as he tries to escape.
Shifter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Shifter looking for the choke from the back.
Shifter tries to get the hooks in deep but Joey pushed the leg off.
Shifter controlling from the back.
Shifter is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Joey is defending well though. Shifter let's go of the attempt for now.
Joey turns into Shifter and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (14) vs (4) Joey
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.
Shifter working a defensive guard here.
Joey trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shifter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (16) vs (4) Joey
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
Shifter postures up.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Shifter from controlling successfully.
Shifter 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.
Joey working a defensive guard but Shifter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (19) vs (4) Joey
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control but Shifter postures up.
Shifter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Joey is not content to let Shifter control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shifter takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
A relieved looking Shape Shifter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Halloween Havoc Elite 8
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2588 p4p, 99 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4390 p4p, 175 weight class). Waldo Claudiano told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Joey clinches up with Claudiano and pushes him back against the cage.
Claudiano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Claudiano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Claudiano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joey (0) vs (2) Claudiano
Claudiano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joey is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Joey is defending well.
Joey tries to roll over but Claudiano keeps him under control.
Joey trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Claudiano seems to be looking for submissions.
Joey keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Claudiano trying to control the action but Joey is working from the bottom.
Claudiano maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Joey could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Claudiano has cracked it and Joey is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Claudiano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Waldo Claudiano! |
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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 Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2480 p4p, 77 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11752 p4p, 272 weight class). Aguilar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. 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 10 wins and 4 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joey moves into the clinch.
Aguilar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Joey is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aguilar to the mat. Aguilar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joey (2) vs (0) Aguilar
Joey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Joey'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 looking for a guillotine here but Joey defends easily.
Joey trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
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.
Joey tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar wants to sweep but no luck.
Joey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aguilar is adopting a defensive guard.
Joey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aguilar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joey stays in close to Aguilar's body and controls the position.
Aguilar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joey defends it easily.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Aguilar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Joey 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.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aguilar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joey has managed to get both his arms back between Aguilar's legs - danger averted.
Aguilar looking for a guillotine here but Joey defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aguilar is keeping the position for now.
Aguilar controls Joey momentarily but Joey frees himself.
Joey wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar seems keen to control Joey's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey is stalling in the full guard.
Joey is looking to pass into half guard but Aguilar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aguilar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (2) vs (2) Aguilar
Joey is adopting a defensive guard.
Joey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aguilar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aguilar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking to control.
Joey seems keen to control Aguilar's posture.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aguilar trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aguilar controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (2) vs (5) Aguilar
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar tries to advance to mount but Joey instead regains half guard.
Joey won't allow Aguilar to pass to mount.
Joey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Joey has his hands on Aguilar's head, controlling the position.
Aguilar trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Aguilar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joey's guard.
Joey wants to control but Aguilar is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is pressing down on Aguilar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aguilar stands and throws Joey's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (2) vs (8) Aguilar
Aguilar trying to control the action but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey is looking for a sweep.
Aguilar wants to control but Joey is keeping him busy.
Joey is looking for a sweep.
Aguilar trying to control the action but Joey is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Joey (2) vs (10) Aguilar
Aguilar tries to control but Joey wriggling away.
Joey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aguilar looking to control but Joey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aguilar working for a guillotine from mount but Joey is in no mood to give up.
Joey regains half guard.
Joey is staying active underneath Aguilar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joey is concentrating on defense, preventing Aguilar from advancing position.
Joey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joey is pressing down on Aguilar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
Aguilar preventing the sweep.
Aguilar slips nicely into half guard.
Aguilar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aguilar wants to take a breather but Joey is having none of it.
Joey is pressing down on Aguilar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aguilar is one step ahead there.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Aguilar passes into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to get back to full guard.
Aguilar seems to be working for a kimura but Joey defends the submission attempt.
Joey wants to control but Aguilar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Joey is looking to improve his position.
Aguilar is looking for a kimura here.
Joey trying to control from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is pressing down on Joey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joey is holding on for now.
Joey moves into full guard.
Joey trying to control the position.
Aguilar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aguilar pushing down on Joey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aguilar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joey trying to control but Aguilar postures up.
Joey won't allow Aguilar to pass to mount.
Joey is not content to let Aguilar control the position.
Joey moves into full guard.
Joey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joey seems keen to control Aguilar's posture.
Joey trying to keep a closed guard but Aguilar is proving a slippery customer.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aguilar is pushing down on Joey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joey is fighting to maintain full guard but Aguilar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aguilar is trying to work for a kimura but Joey is defending well.
Joey trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey is not content to let Aguilar control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Alvin Aguilar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMMA 91
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Joey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Claudiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joey. #CL2#
Claudiano darts in and clinches Joey up against the cage.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Joey avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Joey controls his hands.
Claudiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Joey controls his hands.
Claudiano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Claudiano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Claudiano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joey blocking some punches.
Joey taking a breather.
Claudiano tries to throw a body punch but Joey avoids it by throwing Claudiano back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claudiano blocks a body shot from Joey.
Joey blocking some punches.
A short right from Claudiano.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Claudiano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claudiano.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joey's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Joey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joey blocks an uppercut.
Claudiano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joey is defending well.
Tribbiani Joey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Claudiano.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Joey.
Joey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joey lands a body shot.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Joey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Claudiano gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Joey gets back to full guard.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
Joey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Claudiano being controlled here momentarily.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Joey has Claudiano pulled in close to control his posture.
Joey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Claudiano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Joey wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Joey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Claudiano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Joey wants to improve his position but Claudiano is controlling well.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Claudiano seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano not doing much here.
Joey trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Claudiano scores with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claudiano misses the shot to the body.
Claudiano lands with a hook. Joey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Claudiano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joey under the eye.
Claudiano tried to score with a low kick but Joey checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Claudiano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joey but Joey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Claudiano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Claudiano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joey is out of range.
Joey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joey throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
Claudiano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Claudiano throws a jab when Joey was well out of range.
Joey scores with a hook to the body. Claudiano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by Joey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Claudiano.
Joey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Joey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Joey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Claudiano's guard.
Joey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Claudiano looking to control.
Joey 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.
Claudiano has control of Joey's left arm, preventing Joey from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Claudiano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joey trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Claudiano feints and as Joey raises his hands in defense, Claudiano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Joey trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Claudiano is looking for a triangle but Joey pushes his legs off easily.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joey wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving. #T3#
Claudiano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Claudiano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joey postures up and lands a big shot to Claudiano's brow.
Joey preventing the sweep.
Joey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joey throws a big elbow that misses.
Claudiano working a defensive guard but Joey passes into half guard.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Joey wants to free his trapped foot but Claudiano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
Waldo Claudiano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Claudiano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##TD#
Joey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Claudiano sprawls well initially but Joey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joey is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Joey 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.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joey is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey content to control rather than advance.
Claudiano keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Joey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Claudiano is trying to get back to full guard.
Joey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claudiano regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Claudiano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joey connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Claudiano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joey trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Claudiano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Joey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Joey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Claudiano is trying to defend but Joey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Claudiano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Claudiano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joey trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Joey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Claudiano trying to keep a closed guard but Joey is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joey advances position into side control!
Joey trying to control the action but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Joey wants to take a breather but Claudiano manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Joey.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Sloppy strikes from Joey. Those never looked like landing.
Claudiano feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Joey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joey wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
Claudiano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joey in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Claudiano stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Claudiano is not content to let Joey control the position.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Claudiano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joey taking a breather here.
Claudiano is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Claudiano regains half guard.
Joey is trying to control. Claudiano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claudiano is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Claudiano avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Claudiano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Claudiano looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joey manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Joey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there. #T3#
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claudiano 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.
Joey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Claudiano is one step ahead there.
Joey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey passes into half guard.
Claudiano wants to control but Joey is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Claudiano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey had his way with Waldo Claudiano in that round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A punch combination from Joey misses.
Joey cracks a nice hook into Claudiano's ribs.
Claudiano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joey misses with a body kick.
Tribbiani Joey is winning the standup battle so far.
Joey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Claudiano throws out the jab.
Claudiano misses with a hook. Joey ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Joey.
A punch combination from Joey misses. #TD2#
Claudiano shoots in and gets a takedown into Joey's guard.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Claudiano tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Claudiano trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Claudiano showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Claudiano postures up.
Joey controlling the position.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Claudiano scores with a decent looking hook.
Claudiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Claudiano eats them both and turns towards Joey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Joey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Waldo Claudiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Claudiano fails with a takedown attempt.
Joey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Claudiano sprawls and moves away.
Claudiano is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Claudiano misses with a hook.
Joey throws a series of strikes that have Claudiano backpedaling.
#CL2#
Claudiano moves into range and clinches up with Joey.
Nice body punch from Joey - that landed with a thud.
Joey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Claudiano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Claudiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joey backwards.
Joey blocks an uppercut.
Joey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tribbiani Joey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldo Claudiano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claudiano. #T3#
Claudiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Joey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Claudiano is defending well for now.
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses.
Joey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joey can't find room to land a body shot as Claudiano controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Claudiano.
Joey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Claudianos head.
Joey can't find room to land a body shot as Claudiano controls the action.
Joey trying to land knees to the body.
Joey tries to work over Claudiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Claudiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joey struggles to land a body shot inside as Claudiano controls his hands.
Joey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Claudiano backwards. #T4#
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Joey uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Claudiano lands a body shot.
Claudiano tries a body shot but Joey blocks it.
Claudiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joey backwards.
Joey lands a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Claudiano is rocked!
Joey blocking some punches.
Claudiano is still on wobbly legs! Can Joey finish him?
Joey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Claudiano misses with a body punch.
Claudiano misses with the head strike.
Joey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudiano avoiding damage as Joey throws knees to the body.
Claudiano misses with some punches.
Joey creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Claudiano with a big uppercut! Claudiano tries to clinch up but Joey pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Claudiano to the mat! Claudiano covers up and Joey unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tribbiani Joey!
After winning the bout, Tribbiani Joey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 924 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3429 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pavlov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Tribbiani Joey has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joey clinches up with Pavlov and pushes him back against the cage.
Joey is pressed up against the cage. Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joey down to the mat. Joey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joey rushes Pavlov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pavlov 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.
Joey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Joey
Pavlov trying to get back to full guard but Joey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Joey
Pavlov tries to hold on but Joey pushes him away.
Joey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joey trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joey controlling the action here.
Joey is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pavlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joey stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Joey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov is pressing down on Joey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Joey postures up.
Joey trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Joey 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.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Joey looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (5) Joey
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Joey.
Pavlov pushes down on Joey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (5) Joey
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey struggling a bit here.
Joey is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pavlov is trying to get an arm triangle but Joey is defending well.
Pavlov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control but Joey is keeping him busy.
Joey is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pavlov's best efforts.
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Joey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control but Joey is keeping him busy.
Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Joey is working away.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Joey is defending the position.
Joey tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Joey is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey actively working from the bottom here.
Joey 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.
Pavlov prevents Joey from improving his position.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov stalling.
Pavlov is working for a submission of some sort.
Joey wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (5) Joey
Joey slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pavlov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (11) vs (5) Joey
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Joey has given up his back here. Will Pavlov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (14) vs (5) Joey
Joey breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (14) vs (7) Joey
Joey forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Joey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pavlov is just riding it out for now. Joey eventually gives up the hold.
Joey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Joey won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov is looking for a triangle but Joey pushes his legs off easily.
Pavlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joey defends well.
Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joey defends it easily.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey 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.
Pavlov working for a triangle but Joey defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Joey postures up.
Joey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joey has managed to get both his arms back between Pavlov's legs - danger averted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Joey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Joey controlling from the top position.
Pavlov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Joey throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pavlov's body to avoid the submission. Pavlov has instead reached around Joey's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pavlov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matvey Pavlov!
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erik Hiller (ranked 3143 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3439 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rush and Run - Shake and Jump. Erik Hiller 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Erik Hiller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Joey closes the distance and clinches.
Hiller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Joey is trying to keep an underhook but Hiller manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hiller (2) vs (0) Joey
Joey is looking to control Hiller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joey avoid being mounted?
Hiller wants to pass to mount but Joey is defending the position.
Hiller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joey! Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (5) vs (0) Joey
Hiller tries to control but Joey wriggling away.
Joey tries to hold on but Hiller pushes him away.
Joey 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.
Joey is squirming around, avoiding Hiller's attempts to control the action.
Joey can't escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hiller'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.
Joey 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: Hiller (5) vs (2) Joey
Joey stands and throws Hiller's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (5) vs (5) Joey
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hiller keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hiller wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
Joey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hiller tries to get to full guard but Joey has control of the leg.
Joey is looking to advance position but Hiller won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hiller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joey passes Hiller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hiller trying to hold on to Joey's head to control him but Joey postures up.
Hiller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joey stays in close to Hiller's body and controls the position.
Hiller looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiller, not yet.
Joey is stalling in the full guard.
Hiller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hiller is trying to keep Joey in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hiller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Joey has passed into half guard!
Hiller gets full guard.
Joey stands and throws Hiller's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hiller (5) vs (8) Joey
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Hiller's face as Joey controls the position.
Hiller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joey off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hiller (9) vs (8) Joey
Joey is really stuck here.
Joey fending off the submission attempt from Hiller.
Hiller is looking for the choke from the back position but Joey is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiller gets his hands free as Joey looks to control.
Hiller controlling well, preventing Joey from escaping the position.
Joey is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiller is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hiller working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hiller is trying to stick to Joey's back but Joey is turning into Hiller. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hiller's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Joey. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hiller (9) vs (10) Joey
Joey won't allow Hiller to sweep him here.
Joey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hiller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joey won't allow Hiller to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is trying to keep Joey in close.
Hiller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiller keeping full guard, as Joey tries to pass.
Joey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hiller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joey slips nicely into half guard.
Hiller wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Joey 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 Joey has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey prevents Hiller from improving his position.
Joey is looking to advance position but Hiller won't allow it.
Hiller is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hiller avoid being mounted?
Hiller looking for submissions off his back.
Hiller tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is trying to maintain the position but Joey is very close to passing his half guard.
Joey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hiller sees it coming and defends easily.
Joey content to control rather than advance.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Joey.
Hiller is staying active underneath Joey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hiller tries to get to full guard but Joey has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hiller is trying to get back to full guard.
Joey is thwarting Hiller's attempts to control the position.
Hiller tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.
Joey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hiller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joey.
Hiller gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hiller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joey is one step ahead there.
Hiller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joey controlling from the top position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Joey.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hiller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joey manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hiller (11) vs (10) Joey
Hiller wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Hiller wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Joey pulls Hiller in to control the position.
Hiller wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Hiller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joey keeping full guard, as Hiller tries to pass.
Hiller slips nicely into half guard.
Hiller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joey defends it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hiller prevents Joey from improving his position.
Hiller is thwarting Joey's attempts to control the position.
Hiller wants to pass the guard but Joey is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hiller in particular looking to stall.
Joey manages to get to full guard.
Hiller postures up.
Hiller tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hiller (11) vs (12) Joey
Joey controlling from the top position.
Joey is pushing down on Hiller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hiller is fighting to maintain full guard but Joey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hiller is trying to get back to full guard.
Joey wants to free his trapped foot but Hiller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hiller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hiller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joey is one step ahead there.
Joey postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey passes into half guard.
Joey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hiller tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.
Hiller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hiller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joey is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hiller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hiller (13) vs (12) Joey
Joey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hiller (13) vs (14) Joey
Joey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hiller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hiller pulls Joey in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiller controls Joey momentarily but Joey frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey wins on points by 14 to 13.
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 8
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3321 p4p, 318 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 5379 p4p, 488 weight class). Vorster has chosen Behemoth as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jandre Vorster enters 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vorster to the ground. Joey is now in Vorster's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joey (2) vs (0) Vorster
Joey slips nicely into half guard.
Vorster keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vorster is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vorster avoid being mounted?
Joey tries to pass to full mount but Vorster defends it.
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.
Joey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster keeping control of the position.
Vorster is staying active underneath Joey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vorster is doing well to control the position and prevent Joey from advancing to side control.
Vorster won't allow Joey to pass to mount.
Joey works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (5) vs (0) Vorster
Joey looking to control but Vorster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorster wants to hold on but Joey pushes him away.
Joey wants to take Vorster's back but he can't do it this time.
Joey controlling his opponent.
Vorster wants to hold on but Joey pushes him away.
Vorster is squirming around, avoiding Joey's attempts to control the action.
Joey with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Vorster is squirming around, avoiding Joey's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the position easily from mount.
Joey wants to control the pace but Vorster is squirming around nicely.
Joey controlling the position easily from mount.
Vorster prevents Joey from taking his back.
Joey wants to control the pace but Vorster is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the pace for now.
Joey tries to control but Vorster wriggling away.
Joey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vorster has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Joey (8) vs (0) Vorster
Vorster defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Joey controlling well, preventing Vorster from escaping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control but Vorster is keeping busy.
Vorster is in a bad position with Joey working for a choke. Vorster manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (8) vs (2) Vorster
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Vorster has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vorster trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey has his hands on Vorster's head, controlling the position.
Vorster trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking 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.
Vorster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vorster tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Joey working a defensive guard here.
Joey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joey looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vorster has picked Joey up and slammed him! Joey can't keep hold of the triangle and Vorster manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (8) vs (5) Vorster
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Joey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joey is trying to get back to half guard.
Joey manages to get back to half guard.
Joey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vorster is working away from the top position though.
Joey is trying to get back to full guard.
Vorster passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (8) vs (8) Vorster
Joey is trying to control Vorster's posture but Vorster avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to control the position but Joey is working away.
Joey is looking for a sweep.
Joey is trying to control Vorster's posture but Vorster avoids it.
Joey is looking for a sweep.
Vorster 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 Joey's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vorster is looking to take a break and control but Joey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to control Vorster's posture but Vorster avoids it.
Vorster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Joey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vorster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vorster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joey is working hard here to advance position.
Vorster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
Joey tries to bench press Vorster off him but Vorster keeps the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Joey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joey is looking to regain half guard here but Vorster keeps moving and retains side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Joey is right now.
Joey wants to control but Vorster postures up.
Joey regains half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Joey is trying to control the position but Vorster postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (10) vs (8) Vorster
Joey being controlled here momentarily.
Joey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Joey wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
Joey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster working a defensive guard here.
Vorster controlling Joey's posture.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Joey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
After winning the bout, Tribbiani Joey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 5
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 3179 p4p, 325 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3185 p4p, 327 weight class). Burns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Brian Burns had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Brian Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burns is pressed up against the ropes. Joey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burns down to the mat. Burns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Burns tries to keep at a distance but Joey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joey.
Burns has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Joey is trying to keep an underhook but Burns manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Joey
Joey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
Joey is defending against the submission attempts here by Burns.
Joey is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns seems to be looking for submissions.
Burns is looking for a kimura here.
Burns is thwarting Joey's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joey defends it well.
Burns is looking for a kimura but Joey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burns to get the leverage.
Joey is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joey avoid being mounted?
Burns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burns prevents Joey from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Joey wants to control but Burns is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burns is working for a submission of some sort.
Joey is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joey avoid being mounted?
Joey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joey 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.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burns drops back looking for a leg! Joey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joey manages to kick Burns off! Burns jumps back into Joey's guard.
Burns preventing the sweep.
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.
Burns drops back looking for a leg! Joey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joey manages to kick Burns off! Burns jumps back into Joey's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Burns'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.
Burns is fighting to break Joey's control of his arms but Joey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Joey has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Joey working a defensive guard here.
Burns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Joey dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Joey
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey passes Burns's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joey tries to pass to full mount but Burns defends it.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Joey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (5) Joey
Joey with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Burns is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns has given up his back. Will we see Joey going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Burns (2) vs (8) Joey
Joey trying to control.
Burns rolls, trying to escape but Joey keeps control of the position.
Burns breaks Joey's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (8) Joey
Burns wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (4) vs (10) Joey
Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joey is aware though and is defending well.
Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joey defends it easily.
Joey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (4) vs (13) Joey
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to bench press Joey off him but Joey keeps the position.
Joey happy to just control the position for now.
Joey trying to control the position but Burns is working away.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Joey trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Burns is looking to reverse the position.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Joey trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Joey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Burns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burns.
Joey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joey is aware though and is defending well.
Burns working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Joey has passed into half guard!
Joey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Joey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Joey is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.
Burns wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
Joey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joey passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (4) vs (16) Joey
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Joey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Joey fails to take his opponent's back.
Burns slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Joey is trying to control. Burns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Joey wants to take a breather but Burns is having none of it.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Joey is looking for a kimura here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joey works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (4) vs (19) Joey
Burns really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Joey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Joey wants to control the pace but Burns is squirming around nicely.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working to get back to half guard.
Joey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Burns is looking to get to half guard.
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Joey's attempts to control the action.
Joey content just to control the position here.
Burns is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Joey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Burns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Joey's attempts to control the action.
Joey has control of Burns's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burns regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey wins on points by 19 to 4.
A relieved looking Tribbiani Joey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Brian Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'Hats off to my opponent. He was better tonight. I hope we meet again in the future.'. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 1
Date: May 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2727 p4p, 295 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 3003 p4p, 320 weight class). Wasa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome To The Jungle. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joey's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Joey
Joey keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Joey working a defensive guard here.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Joey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
Joey wants to control the position but Wasa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking to improve his position.
Joey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (2) vs (4) Joey
Joey is hanging on to Wasa's back as he tries to escape.
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.
Wasa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Joey controlling the position well here. Wasa rolled but Joey kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Joey has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Wasa right now.
Joey working for a choke but Wasa is defending well.
Wasa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey doesn't have the hooks in and Wasa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (4) vs (4) Joey
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Joey has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Joey keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa passes Joey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wasa prevents Joey from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Joey is pressing down on Wasa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joey wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Joey working a defensive guard here.
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Joey is trying to keep Wasa in close.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Joey 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: Wasa (4) vs (6) Joey
Wasa is refusing to be controlled, as Joey sits in half guard.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wasa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joey is thwarting Wasa's attempts to control the position.
Wasa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Joey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Joey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to control the action but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wasa.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joey passes Wasa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking to advance position but Wasa won't allow it.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Joey escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Joey! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (4) vs (9) Joey
Joey slows the pace down.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to regain half guard here but Joey keeps moving and retains side control.
Wasa struggling a bit here.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Wasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa gets back to half guard.
Joey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joey wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Wasa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joey pulls his head out easily.
Joey is keen to just control but Wasa is a slippery customer.
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Joey has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the pace.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
Wasa is defending against the submission attempts here by Joey.
Wasa gets full guard.
Wasa 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: Wasa (6) vs (9) Joey
Wasa is taking a breather. Joey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Joey is defending well.
Joey wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
Joey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joey working a defensive guard here.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joey keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joey is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey 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.
Joey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey wins on points by 9 to 6.
Tribbiani Joey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
EMP Night of Champions
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 2901 p4p, 326 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2814 p4p, 319 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Claudiano moves into range and clinches up with Joey.
Joey stops a takedown attempt from Claudiano.
Joey has clasped his hands together around Claudiano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Claudiano (0) vs (4) Joey
Joey tries for a kimura but Claudiano is defending well.
Claudiano's coaches at AREA 51 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Joey controlling the position.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Claudiano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey controlling from side mount.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joey controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Claudiano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Claudiano is being controlled here.
Joey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Claudiano, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claudiano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claudiano keeps working.
Claudiano seems a little lost for a moment, as Joey dominates the positioning.
Joey goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Claudiano rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Joey's guard! Nice work there by Claudiano! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (4) Joey
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
Joey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joey wants to control the position but Claudiano says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Joey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claudiano pulls his head out easily.
Joey wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the position well.
Claudiano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joey has his hands clasped together around Claudiano's back. He's all about the action.
Joey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Claudiano seems content to control.
Joey trying to control but Claudiano postures up.
Joey is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Claudiano is staying active.
Joey keeping hold of Claudiano's head, controlling as best he can.
Joey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claudiano pulls his head out easily.
Claudiano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Claudiano is very close to passing his half guard.
Claudiano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joey keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Joey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
Claudiano postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano won't allow Joey to sweep him here.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Joey is keeping the position.
Claudiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Claudiano won't allow Joey to sweep him here.
Joey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Claudiano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (6) Joey
Joey controlling from the top position.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling Joey's posture.
Joey wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey is stalling in the full guard.
Joey wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Joey 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.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey 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.
Joey forces his way into half guard.
Claudiano is refusing to be controlled, as Joey sits in half guard.
Joey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Claudiano trying to control but Joey postures up.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Joey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Joey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Claudiano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Claudiano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joey controlling the action here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to control the action in half guard but Claudiano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joey is just content to waste time from the top position. Claudiano takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Claudiano looking to control.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Joey content to stall in guard here.
Joey wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to move into half guard but instead Claudiano has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (4) vs (6) Joey
Claudiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Joey looking to control.
Claudiano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey wins on points by 6 to 4.
Tribbiani Joey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
EMP Monday Madness
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David McCarthy (ranked 7188 p4p, 595 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2658 p4p, 286 weight class). McCarthy comes into the arena with Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; David McCarthy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCarthy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joey pinned against the cage. Joey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joey closes the distance and pushes McCarthy back into the cage.
Joey goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCarthy prevents it.
McCarthy tries to score a body lock takedown but Joey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCarthy (0) vs (2) Joey
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCarthy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Joey pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey pushing down on McCarthy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Joey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joey.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
Joey trying to mount his opponent but McCarthy defends it.
Joey is looking for a kimura here.
Joey is taking a breather. McCarthy 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to pass the guard but McCarthy defending well.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCarthy trying to control from the bottom.
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Joey stands and throws McCarthy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (0) vs (5) Joey
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarthy tries to buck Joey off but Joey is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey tries for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
Joey controls the position from side control.
McCarthy is trying to get back to half guard.
Joey controlling the position from side mount.
Joey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Joey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McCarthy tries to bench press Joey off him but Joey keeps the position.
McCarthy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joey's best efforts.
Joey moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (0) vs (8) Joey
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to improve position but can't.
McCarthy wants to control but Joey postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McCarthy tries to bench press Joey off him but Joey keeps the position.
Joey staying calm.
Let's hope that Joey 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.
Joey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep.
McCarthy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joey prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
McCarthy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jitsu Jim, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Joey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joey in particular looking to stall.
Joey is looking to advance position but McCarthy won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Joey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey tries to pass to full mount but McCarthy defends it.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joey is working for a submission of some sort.
Joey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Joey wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it.
Joey is thwarting McCarthy's attempts to control the position.
Joey is taking a breather. McCarthy 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Joey.
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joey pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
Joey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is defending against the submission attempts here by Joey.
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Joey slows the pace down in half guard.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
McCarthy is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCarthy avoid being mounted?
Joey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.
Joey not doing much here.
Joey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McCarthy (0) vs (11) Joey
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joey is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McCarthy is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: McCarthy (0) vs (14) Joey
Joey is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McCarthy wants to escape the position.
Joey is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey struggling to keep hold of the position.
Well,McCarthy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
McCarthy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Well, with Joey on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McCarthy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
McCarthy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Joey is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Joey is looking for the choke from the back position but McCarthy is controlling his hands well.
Joey is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McCarthy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McCarthy for a finish.
McCarthy tries to escape but Joey has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McCarthy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Joey's guard. Nice work there by McCarthy.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCarthy (2) vs (14) Joey
Joey working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Joey 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.
Joey controlling the position.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joey looking for a sweep. Not yet Joey, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy pushes down on Joey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCarthy wants to work for an arm triangle but Joey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Joey is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey wins on points by 14 to 2.
Tribbiani Joey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
EMPIRE Tap Out
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 2610 p4p, 274 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 4199 p4p, 417 weight class). Vorster comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Behemoth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Joey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joey shoots in for a takedown but Vorster shows good takedown defense.
Joey tries to clinch but Vorster moves out of range.
Vorster wants to counter the offense by Joey and move into the clinch position.
Vorster clinches with his opponent.
Joey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vorster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vorster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vorster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vorster wants a takedown but no success here.
Tribbiani Joey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vorster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Joey (4) vs (0) Vorster
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey controlling the position from side mount.
Joey trying to control the action but Vorster is working from the bottom.
Joey takes a little break here. Vorster wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Vorster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to remain calm as Joey controls from the top position.
Vorster holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Joey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joey just content to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Joey stalls from top position.
Vorster 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.
Vorster manages to get back to half guard.
Joey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vorster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Joey seems content to control.
Vorster wants to get back to full guard.
Joey is controlling the pace.
Vorster won't allow Joey to pass to mount.
Joey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vorster is trying to maintain the position but Joey is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking to advance position but Vorster won't allow it.
Joey is taking a breather. Vorster 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.
Joey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vorster sees it coming and defends easily.
Joey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to pass the guard but Vorster defending well.
Joey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is staying active underneath Joey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Joey is working for a submission of some sort.
Joey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vorster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey moves into full mount! Vorster won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (7) vs (0) Vorster
Joey wants to take his opponent's back but Vorster doesn't allow it.
Joey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Joey trying to control but Vorster is having none of it.
Joey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joey looking to control but Vorster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling his opponent.
Vorster tries to hold on but Joey pushes him away.
Joey seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vorster is holding on tight.
Joey controlling from mount.
Joey prevents Vorster from getting the reversal.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vorster can't escape the position.
Joey swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vorster is now in Joey's guard. A big mistake from Joey there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (7) vs (2) Vorster
Vorster sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joey working a defensive guard but Vorster manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (7) vs (5) Vorster
Joey is looking for a sweep.
Joey is trying to control Vorster's posture but Vorster avoids it.
The referee asks Vorster politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vorster prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster working away.
Joey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joey is trying to control Vorster's posture but Vorster avoids it.
Joey tries to improve position but can't.
Vorster working away.
Joey manages to get back to half guard.
Joey trying to control here.
Joey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster wants to pass to mount but Joey is defending the position.
Vorster prevents Joey from improving his position.
Joey is looking to control Vorster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joey avoid being mounted?
Joey tries to roll over but Vorster keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vorster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
An out of breath Tribbiani Joey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 1950 p4p, 204 weight class) and Kasey Scorpion (ranked 490 p4p, 0 weight class). Scorpion is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jiu Jitsu. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Kasey Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scorpion gets a clinch.
Scorpion fails to pull guard.
Scorpion is trying to pull guard but Joey has him pressed against the cage.
Scorpion jumps guard and drags Joey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Joey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scorpion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joey 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.
Scorpion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joey wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.
Joey slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Scorpion wants to control but Joey is keeping busy.
Scorpion 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joey in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey wants to control but Scorpion is keeping him busy.
Scorpion tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorpion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Scorpion is defending well.
Scorpion is looking to improve his position.
Scorpion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Joey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scorpion sees it coming and defends easily.
Joey controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joey wants to work for an arm triangle but Scorpion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joey is looking for a kimura but Scorpion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joey to get the leverage.
Scorpion is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scorpion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scorpion wants to control but Joey is keeping busy.
Scorpion is refusing to be controlled, as Joey sits in half guard.
Scorpion is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joey trying to pass the guard but Scorpion defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scorpion wants to get back to full guard but Joey has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (3) vs (0) Scorpion
Scorpion can't escape the position.
Scorpion is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Joey has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Joey (6) vs (0) Scorpion
Scorpion tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Joey looking to control but Scorpion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joey controlling his opponent.
Scorpion gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Scorpion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scorpion wants to improve his position but instead Joey has moved into half guard.
Scorpion wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joey in particular looking to stall.
Scorpion is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scorpion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joey pulls his head out easily.
Joey wants to take a breather but Scorpion is having none of it.
Joey prevents Scorpion from improving his position.
Scorpion is not content to let Joey control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joey content to control rather than advance.
Joey'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.
Joey wants to pass to mount but Scorpion is defending the position.
Scorpion is staying active underneath Joey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scorpion trying to control here.
Scorpion tries to roll over but Joey keeps him under control.
Scorpion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scorpion is pressing down on Joey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scorpion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scorpion is trying to keep Joey in close.
Joey trying to control but Scorpion is working from the bottom.
Scorpion 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.
Joey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scorpion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Scorpion is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scorpion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joey is one step ahead there.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Scorpion has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Joey should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Scorpion has tightened it up now! Joey 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 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 63: Faraon
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Joey. Complex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joey throws a series of punches but Complex avoids them all with ease.
Joey throws a body punch but Complex moves out of range.
Joey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joey misses the shot to the body.
Joey tries to move into range but Complex moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joey throws a poor cross that misses
and Complex makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joey misses with a body shot.
Complex is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joey with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Complex.
Complex throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Joey throws a body kick that misses.
Joey throws a head kick but Complex moves out of range.
Complex connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Complex slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Complex.
Joey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Joey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Complex lands with a nice body punch.
Joey scores with a head kick. Complex tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Joey.
Complex lands a slapping body shot.
Complex works the jab nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joey.
Joey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Complex scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joey doesn't seem bothered though.
Joey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Complex connects with a jab.
Complex digs a good hook to Joey's body.
Joey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Complex checks a low kick from Joey.
Complex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Complex tries to move into range but Joey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Complex digs a good hook to Joey's body.
Joey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Complex's waist but Complex gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joey off to one side.
Joey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joey throws a head kick that misses
and Complex counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Complex with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tribbiani Joey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Complex misses with a low kick.
Joey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Complex.
Complex connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Joey is rocked!
Joey gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Complex gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Joey is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Military Industrial Complex!
A very excited looking Military Industrial Complex made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 58: Strong Style
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Rowanda cracks the inside of Joey's front leg.
Rowanda misses with a low kick.
Rowanda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joey under the eye.
Joey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joey throws a shot from downtown. Rowanda moves away and avoids it.
Rowanda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joey with a nice cross.
Rowanda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joey looks for a takedown but Rowanda sprawls well.
Rowanda throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Joey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowanda pulls Joey in close to prevent any damage.
Joey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Joey might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joey is continuing to stall.#T1#
Rowanda 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.
Joey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rowanda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rowanda is looking to slow Joey down with leg kicks.
Joey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riaq Rowanda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rowanda.
Rowanda tries to score with a low kick but Joey moves his leg out of the way.
Rowanda throws a leg kick but Joey checks it.
Joey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rowanda throws a body shot but no joy.
Joey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rowanda defends it well.
Rowanda misses with a body kick.
Tribbiani Joey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowanda avoids the body shot from Joey.
Rowanda misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Joey counters with a shoot takedown. Rowanda fights it but they end up in guard.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Rowanda is keeping the position.
Joey is looking to work some ground and pound but Rowanda has wrist control.
Joey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Joey is stalling in the full guard.
Rowanda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joey.
Joey is pushing down on Rowanda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rowanda is fighting to maintain full guard but Joey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rowanda keeps working.
Rowanda is concentrating on defense, preventing Joey from advancing position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rowanda is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joey is looking to advance position but Rowanda won't allow it.
Joey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rowanda controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joey misses with a wild combination.
Joey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rowanda.
Joey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joey ducks under a wild hook from Rowanda.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rowanda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joey blocks a jab.
Rowanda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rowanda in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rowanda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rowanda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rowanda throwing a counter right hand but Joey manages to avoid it.
Rowanda needs to keep his hands up - Joey had a free shot at his head there.
Joey scores with a three punch combo!
Rowanda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rowanda enables Joey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rowanda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Joey throws a big right hand that misses.
Joey 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. #T1#
Rowanda is adopting a defensive guard.
Joey preventing the sweep.
Joey content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rowanda is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rowanda is looking to clinch.
Joey tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Joey.
Rowanda is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The strikes coming from Joey are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rowanda is looking to reverse the position.
Rowanda is working hard here to advance position.
Rowanda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Joey trying to control the pace.
Rowanda is trying to maintain the position but Joey is very close to passing his half guard.
Rowanda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Joey trying to control the pace.
Rowanda controlling the position for now.
Rowanda manages to get to full guard.
Joey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rowanda is controlling Joey's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rowanda keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rowanda lands with a cross. #TD2#
Joey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Joey staying calm.
Rowanda is trying to get back to half guard.
Joey throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joey fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Joey grinds an elbow into Rowanda's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Joey throws a series of strikes that have Rowanda backpedaling.
Rowanda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joey was well out of range. Poor timing from Rowanda.
Rowanda scores with a kick to the body.
Tribbiani Joey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joey throws a head kick but Rowanda moves out of range.
Rowanda throws a quick inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Joey.
That kick from Rowanda tenderised Joey's leg. Joey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rowanda does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Rowanda clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joey.
A head punch on the inside from Joey fails to land.
Joey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rowanda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rowanda.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rowanda throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Joey to work.
#T1#
Rowanda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rowanda prevents a body shot from Joey.
Joey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rowanda's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Rowanda fails to land.
Joey managing to block the knees to the body from Rowanda.
Joey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joey lands a nice uppercut.
Rowanda takes an elbow to the forehead.
Joey struggles to land a body shot inside as Rowanda controls his hands.
Rowanda has a couple of punches blocked by Joey.
Joey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rowanda.
Rowanda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rowanda.
Joey lands a shot to the body.
Riaq Rowanda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Joey slowing the pace effectively.
Rowanda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rowanda misses with some punches.
Joey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joey tries a body shot but Rowanda blocks it.
Riaq Rowanda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rowanda lands a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rowanda as Joey tries to tie him up.
Rowanda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rowanda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joey or not.
A short right from Rowanda on the inside.
Joey controlling the action here for a moment.
Rowanda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rowanda throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Rowanda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joey's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rowanda.
Joey is trying to stall.
Joey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rowanda tries to work over Joey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rowanda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rowanda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joey has a couple of punches blocked by Rowanda.
Joey tries to work over Rowanda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rowanda misses with some punches.
Joey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rowanda has a couple of punches blocked by Joey.
Joey taking a breather. #T4#
Joey blocking some punches.
Joey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rowanda up against the cage.
Joey trying to land knees to the body.
Rowanda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Joey.
Knees in the clinch landing for Joey.
Joey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rowanda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rowanda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rowanda tries to throw a body punch but Joey avoids it by throwing Rowanda back against the cage.
Rowanda working Joey over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rowanda throws a head punch that misses.
Joey blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rowanda.
Rowanda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riaq Rowanda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tribbiani Joey!
An out of breath Tribbiani Joey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 50: No Way Out
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Joey misses with a hook. Ricard ducked under it nicely.
Ricard slaps away a takedown attempt from Joey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ricard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ricard.
Ricard blocks a head kick by Joey.
Joey throws a chopping leg kick but Ricard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joey 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.
Joey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ricard.
Ricard lands the left hand.
Ricard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricard.
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ricard dodges the punch combination from Joey.
Tribbiani Joey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ricard avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Joey wants to slow Ricard down by chopping away at his legs.
Joey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ricard's waist but Ricard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joey off to one side.
Ricard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tribbiani Joey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joey dives in and grabs Ricard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ricard pushes down on Joey's head and hops out.
Farboleous Ricard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricard lands the left hand.
Ricard dips to his left and cracks Joey with an uppercut!
Ricard throws a series of punches but Joey avoids them all with ease.
Ricard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ricard, right into the meat.
Joey throws a hook to the side of Ricard's head but Ricard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Joey misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joey throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.#T2#
Joey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ricard is fending him off so far but Joey persists. Nope, Ricard circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricard defending well as Joey loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ricard! But no joy.
Joey scores with a one two! Ricard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Joey misses with a leg kick
letting Ricard counter with a right hand.
Joey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricard.
Joey misses the shot to the body.
Joey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joey, as that shot connected.
Ricard lands a jab.
Joey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ricard counters with a low kick, right behind Joey 's knee.
Joey is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ricard moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Farboleous Ricard!
Farboleous Ricard is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Farboleous Ricard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 46: Every Punch
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Joey.
Teller misses with a body shot.
Joey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Joey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Fubar Teller has been cut.
Joey connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Teller! He's out on his feet! Joey rushes in and drops Teller with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tribbiani Joey!
Tribbiani Joey is the new lightweight champion!
Tribbiani Joey bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 39: Poison
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Joey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Teller.#TD#
Teller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Joey sprawls well initially but Teller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Joey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Teller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Teller won't allow Joey to sweep him here.
Teller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joey works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Joey working for a triangle but Teller defends it easily.
Teller cracks Joey with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller throwing strikes from guard but Joey blocks nicely.
Teller trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teller is one step ahead there.
Joey trying to control the position.
#T1#
Teller trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teller wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving. #SUB2#
Joey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Joey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joey can't keep his opponent in guard - Teller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Teller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joey wants to improve his position but Teller is controlling well.
#T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Teller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joey is just riding it out for now. Teller eventually gives up the hold.
Teller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joey defending well though.
Teller prevents Joey from improving his position.
Joey is pressing down on Teller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Teller looking to pass the guard.
Teller trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Teller is really struggling to control Joey but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Joey is trying to control the position but Teller postures up. #T3#
Joey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teller manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Joey passes Teller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joey has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joey is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Teller is in real trouble.
#SUB2#
Joey tightening his grip on Teller, looking for the choke.
Teller can't escape the position.
Teller is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Joey is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Teller's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Joey seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Teller's chin but Teller turns very nicely into Joey's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Teller.
Joey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joey tries to free his leg and advance position but Teller is retaining full guard.
Teller 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tribbiani Joey will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Joey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Teller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joey tries for a takedown but Teller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Joey scores with a takedown into Teller's guard.
Teller wants to sweep but no luck.
Joey is looking to advance position but Teller has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Joey regains half guard.
Tribbiani Joey has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Teller lands a nice short elbow.
Joey won't allow Teller to pass to mount.
Joey tries to roll over but Teller keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey trying to control here.
Teller prevents Joey from improving his position.
Teller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joey! #T1#
Teller lands a big shot there that rocks Joey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Joey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Teller dominating with strikes here.
Teller lands a big elbow.
Teller with good strikes from the mount here!
Joey regains half guard.
Teller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Joey is rocked!
Teller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joey is still in real trouble! Can Teller finish him?
Teller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Joey wants to improve his position but Teller is controlling well.
Joey seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Teller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joey gets back to full guard.
Teller preventing the sweep. #T2#
Teller throwing strikes from guard but Joey blocks nicely.
Joey is trying to hold Teller in close to prevent damage but Teller has managed to pass into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teller is working away from the top position though.
Teller wants to control but Joey is keeping him busy.
Teller is looking to advance position but Joey won't allow it.
Joey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Joey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joey trying to hold on to Teller's head to control him but Teller postures up.
#SUB2#
Joey looking for submissions off his back.
Joey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Teller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Teller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Joey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joey wants to sweep but no luck.
Teller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Teller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joey's head.
Joey keeping moving, preventing Teller from controlling successfully.
Joey working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Teller tries to free his leg and advance position but Joey is retaining full guard.
Teller passes Joey's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Joey is pressing down on Teller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Teller throwing strikes from guard but Joey blocks nicely.
Teller trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Teller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joey looking to control.
Teller stays in close to Joey's body and controls the position.
Joey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teller manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Joey is looking to advance position but Teller has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Teller wants to control the pace but Joey is squirming around nicely.
Teller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fubar Teller dominated that second round.
That's time! Teller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Joey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joey wants to clinch up but Teller keeps it at a distance.
Joey tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Teller counters with a shoot takedown. Joey fights it but they end up in guard.
Joey looking for a sweep. Not yet Joey, not yet.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Joey wants to improve his position but Teller is controlling well.
Teller wants to pass to mount but Joey is defending the position.
Teller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller winds up and cracks Joey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Teller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joey can do to turn this around?
Joey is refusing to be controlled, as Teller sits in half guard.
Teller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Joey looking for submissions off his back.
Teller is nestled in close to Joey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Teller trying to control from half guard but Joey is working away.
Teller moves nicely into side control.
Joey tries to buck Teller off but Teller is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Joey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joey stops Teller from passing to mount.
Teller scoring with punches and elbows.
Joey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Teller preventing the sweep.
Teller passes Joey's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Joey wants to control but Teller is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Teller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Teller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Teller is working for a submission of some sort.
Joey wants to get back to full guard.
Joey gets full guard.
Joey trying to keep a closed guard but Teller is proving a slippery customer.
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Joey controlling the position.
Teller preventing the sweep.
Joey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Teller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teller trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Teller works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Teller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joey wants to control but Teller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joey is refusing to be controlled, as Teller sits in half guard.
Joey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Joey controlling Teller's posture.
Teller with a nice head shot there.
Teller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Teller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teller cracks Joey with a solid left hand.
Teller wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Teller passes Joey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Teller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joey is looking to improve his position.
Teller has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fubar Teller clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Teller misses with a leg kick.
Teller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Joey will feel that in the morning.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teller.
Joey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joey moves out of range of the body kick.
Teller cracks a nice hook into Joey's ribs.
Teller keeps Joey at a distance using the push kick.
Joey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Teller, right into the meat.
Tribbiani Joey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teller motions for Joey to come forward. Teller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joey lands with a nice combination. Teller backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Fubar Teller has been cut.
Joey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Teller is defended easily by Joey.
It seemed like Joey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Joey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Teller sprawls well initially but Joey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Joey prevents Teller from improving his position.
Joey wants to pass to mount but Teller is defending the position.
Teller is pressing down on Joey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Joey trying to move into half guard but instead Teller has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Teller is working Joey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Teller postures up and lands a big shot to Joey's brow.
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Teller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Joey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teller trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joey pulls Teller in close to prevent any damage.
Teller trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey looking to control.
#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Teller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Teller trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teller's guard. #REVB#
Joey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teller swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Teller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teller is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Teller trying to control the position.
Joey tries to free his leg and advance position but Teller is retaining full guard.
Joey advances position into side control!
Teller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Joey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Teller is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Teller looking for submissions off his back.
Joey is looking to advance position but Teller won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Joey is looking for a kimura but Teller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joey to get the leverage.
Teller wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tribbiani Joey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fubar Teller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Teller misses with a takedown attempt - Joey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Joey gets a takedown into half guard.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Teller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Joey is looking to advance position but Teller won't allow it.
Teller gets back to full guard.
Teller wants to sweep but no luck.
Joey tries to free his leg and advance position but Teller is retaining full guard.
Joey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Teller working for a triangle but Joey defends it easily.
Teller trying to strike off his back.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Teller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Teller looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joey is looking to slow Teller down with leg kicks.
Teller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joey.
Teller connects with an inside leg kick.
Joey fails to land the takedown.
That kick from Teller tenderised Joey's leg. Joey is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Joey scores with a shot to the body.
Joey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teller's sensitive parts.
Teller tries for a takedown but Joey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Teller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Joey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joey is trying to maintain the position but Teller is very close to passing his half guard.
Teller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Teller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Teller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working. #T4#
Teller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joey is looking to improve his position.
Teller passes the guard and advances to mount!
Teller looking to control but Joey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joey tries to lock up and control but Teller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joey is trying desperately to improve position.
Teller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joey looks a forlorn figure.
Teller lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fubar Teller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Teller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fubar Teller!
Fubar Teller retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Fubar Teller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PFN - 3 - Shockwave
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Joey ducks under a wild hook from Pink.
Joey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pink to score with a decent uppercut.
Pink ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joey moves away.
Joey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pink scores with a shot to the body.
Pink throws a shot to the body.
Joey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pink counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Joey. Those never looked like landing.
Pink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Joey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pink enables Joey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pink manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pink told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pink really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pink pulls Joey in close to prevent any damage.
Joey 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pink holds on and takes a little breather.
Pink keeping full guard, as Joey tries to pass.
Pink pulls Joey in to control the position.
Pink keeping full guard, as Joey tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Pink trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Pink misses.
Joey attempts a counter takedown but Pink avoids it well and moves away.
Rupert Pink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pink misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Joey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pink looks to land a right hand but Joey moved out of range.
Pink throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joey.
Joey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pink throws a combination. Joey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good leg kick by Pink there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Pink throws a hook but Joey blocks it.
Joey closes the distance and clinches up with Pink, looking for a takedown. Joey pushes Pink against the cage but Pink circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pink looks to land a left hand but Joey moved out of range nicely.
Pink throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pink with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pink lands with a straight right. Joey didn't see that one coming.
Pink misses with a hook. Joey ducked under it nicely.
Joey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pink manages to circle out of the way.
Pink lands a two punch combo.
Rupert Pink is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pink misses with the combination.
Joey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pink sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Pink rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joey is looking to counter the offense by Pink and move into the clinch.
Pink fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joey tries to counter by clinching up but Pink breaks away and moves out of range.
Pink rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Joey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Pink does no damage.
Joey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pink fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joey manages to avoid it.
Pink fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pink throws a jab but it's blocked by Joey.
Pink misses the jab.
Pink stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Pink dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Joey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pink throws out the jab.
Joey tries to counter with a takedown but Pink is quick to defend against it.
Pink works Joey's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Pink. Those never looked like landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Pink scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Joey is rocked!
Pink lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Joey goes down and covers up as Pink starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupert Pink!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rupert Pink thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Tribbiani Joey stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wait a minute... I paid off the Judges and the Ref. How the hell did this happen!?'.
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Event:
PFN - 1 - Wednesday Beatdown
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a jab to the nose.
Joey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kruglov throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Joey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Joey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joey takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Kruglov manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov swings for the body but Joey moves out of range.
Joey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joey tries to counter by clinching up but Kruglov breaks away and moves out of range.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruglov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joey blocks a leg kick.
Joey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov connects with a looping right hand.
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joey has time to react.#ROC2#
Joey is rocked!
Kruglov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Joey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruglov throws a monster overhand right that drops Joey! Kruglov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Kruglov!
Anton Kruglov is the new welterweight champion!
Anton Kruglov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Tribbiani Joey had this to say: 'Wait a minute... I paid off the Judges and the Ref. How the hell did this happen!?'.
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Event:
Pulse 71 - Driver vs Sclounce
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck for Joey with that takedown attempt.
Li was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joey misses with a wild body shot.
Joey keeps the fight on the outside.
Li lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey jabs Li to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Li. Those never looked like landing.
Li falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Joey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Li won't be happy with that. #T1#
Li prevents Joey from improving position. #SUB2#
Joey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Li knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joey tries to advance to mount but can't.
Li manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey controlling the action here.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Li is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joey controlling the action here.
Joey trying to pass the guard but Li defending well.
Joey prevents Li from improving his position.
Joey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joey in particular looking to stall.
Li trying to control here.
#T3#
Joey controlling the action here.
Li trying to control but Joey postures up.
Joey trying to control the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Joey trying to pass the guard but Li defending well.
Still in half guard, Joey seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Li catches Joey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Li checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Li tries to clinch but Joey moves out of range.
Li throws a solid leg kick but Joey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Li.
Joey wants to counter with a clinch but Li pushes him away.
Joey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Li connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joey scrambles back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joey.
Joey tries to counter with a clinch but Li shakes him off and moves away.
Li dodges the punch combination from Joey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tribbiani Joey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Li tries to clinch but Joey moves out of range.
Tribbiani Joey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Li loads up on a big right hand but Joey slips the punch.
Joey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Li.
Li is looking to clinch but Joey is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Li with a jab.#T1#
A combination from Joey does no damage.
Yonglong Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li thows a leg kick but Joey checks it #TD2#
and Joey counters with a takedown into side control.
Li wants to control but Joey postures up.
Li is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Li is being controlled here.
Li can't do much from the bottom here.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Li is letting Joey control him for a moment.
Joey wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey controlling the position from side mount.
Tribbiani Joey has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Li is not content to let Joey control the position.
Li can't do much from the bottom here.
Joey takes a little break here. Li wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Li is looking to regain half guard here but Joey keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Joey just content to control the position.
Joey has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Joey controlling from mount.
Li is looking to get to half guard.
Joey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Li prevents Joey from taking his back.
Joey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Li is trying desperately to improve position.
Joey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Li is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joey controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Li swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Li.
Joey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Li misses the target.#CL#
Li pushes Joey up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Li stops a takedown attempt from Joey.
Li prevents the takedown attempt.
Yonglong Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tribbiani Joey.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Li tries to work over Joey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Li tries to work over Joey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Joey controls his hands.
Li is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Li landing knees to the body.
Joey can't get the takedown.
Li lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joey backwards.
Joey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Li.
Joey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Joey manages to break the clinch.
Li tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joey is able to avoid easily.
Li lands the left hand.#T2#
Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Joey tries to counter it with a takedown but Li pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Li throws a leg kick but Joey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
Li misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Li throws an overhand right that lands on Joey's shoulder, as Joey tries to avoid the shot.
Li scores with a punch to the head.
Joey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.
Joey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Joey throws a right and a left that Li avoids nicely.
Li looks to throw the jab but Joey is out of range.
Li fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Li comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joey throws a nice looking combination but Li bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Li defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joey.#T4#
Li keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yonglong Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Joey fails with a takedown attempt.
Li swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Li swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joey counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonglong Li clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Joey moves out of range as Li strikes.
Joey with the counter takedown but Li avoids it easily.
Joey blocks a head kick by Li.
Joey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joey moves away.#TD2#
Joey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Li napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Joey wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li can't do much from the bottom here.
Joey happy to just control the position for now.
Joey is continuing to stall.#T1#
Li is looking to regain half guard here but Joey keeps moving and retains side control.
Joey taking a breather here.
Joey prevents Li from escaping the position.
Joey controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Joey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Li has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A lull in the action here.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joey tries to move to mount but Li blocks the move with his legs.
Li is being controlled here.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Joey tries to move into full mount but can't pass Li's legs. #T3#
Li can't do much from the bottom here.
Joey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Joey tries to counter it with a takedown but Li pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joey shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Joey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Li misses the target.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Li lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Joey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Li to the ground. Joey is now in Li's guard.
Joey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Li seems keen to control Joey's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Li has closed the distance and engaged Joey in a clinch.
Joey looking for a takedown.
Joey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Li pulls his leg out and moves away.
Li scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yonglong Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tribbiani Joey.#T1#
Li looks to land a right hand but Joey moved out of range.
Joey with the counter takedown but Li avoids it easily.
Joey shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Joey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Li lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joey's sensitive parts.
Li connects with a crisp jab.
Joey shoots in but Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yonglong Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Joey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Li.
Li misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Joey counters with a takedown into side control.
Joey controls the position from side control.
Li manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Li is trying to maintain the position but Joey is very close to passing his half guard.
Joey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joey is just content to waste time from the top position. Li takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Li can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joey controls the pace.
Joey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joey pushing down on Li's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joey wants to free his trapped foot but Li is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Li is trying to stand back up but Joey is controlling him
#SUB#
Li is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joey pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Li is controlling Joey's trapped leg to prevent Joey from advancing to side control.
Li trying to control but Joey postures up.
Joey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Li moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Li keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Li can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joey controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Li misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yonglong Li.
I think Joey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tribbiani Joey!
Tribbiani Joey is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Tribbiani Joey was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Primal 56
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Joey dives in and grabs Wade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wade pushes down on Joey's head and hops out.
Wade scoring well with a low kick there.
Joey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wade throws out a counter right but Joey avoids it with no problem.
Wade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wade stuffs the takedown attempt from Joey. Joey gets slowly back to his feet.
And Wade responds with a good body kick, but Joey manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tribbiani Joey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joey shoots in looking for a takedown. Wade tries to sprawl out of it but Joey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joey fails to land the takedown.
Joey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Joey feints and as Wade raises his hands in defense, Joey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joey 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. #T1#
Joey stopping the sweep attempt from Wade.
Joey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wade is trying to control the position but Joey postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morgan Wade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Joey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wade defends well and Joey ends up having to push Wade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joey has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Wade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wade wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Wade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joey looks for a takedown but Wade sprawls well.#TD#
Joey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Joey lands in his opponent's guard.
Joey pushing down on Wade's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Joey'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.#T3#
Joey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wade manages to get to full guard.
Joey content to stall in guard here.
Joey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wade for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joey continues to stall.
Wade wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wade can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joey controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Morgan Wade will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Joey shoots in but Wade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wade misses with a wild body shot.
Wade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wade wants it to stay on the feet.
Joey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wade is fending him off so far but Joey persists. Nope, Wade circles away and we're back to standing.
Wade throws out a counter right but Joey avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tribbiani Joey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joey fails with a takedown attempt.
Wade throws a body punch but Joey moves out of range.
Joey has his takedown stuffed
and Wade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joey thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joey with a poor takedown
and Wade counters with a nice leg kick.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joey was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Nice sprawl there from Wade as Joey shoots in.
Joey backing away here, and Wade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wade.
Joey fails with the takedown
and Wade counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Wade scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wade. That's going to slow Joey down.
Morgan Wade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joey walks into a straight right hand from Wade.
Joey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Joey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wade's half guard.
Joey content to control rather than advance.
Wade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Wade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joey in particular looking to stall.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Joey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wade trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wade is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Joey controlling the action here.
More hug and hope from Joey.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade wants to control but Joey passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Wade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wade swings for the body but Joey moves out of range.
Joey shoots in but no luck this time.
Wade tries a quick counter leg kick but Joey is wise to it.
Joey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wade pinned against the cage. Wade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wade feints a counter leg kick.
Tribbiani Joey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Wade misses.
Joey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tribbiani Joey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Joey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wade is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Wade keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wade tries to get to full guard but Joey has control of the leg.
Wade is pressing down on Joey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joey passes Wade's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wade is controlling Joey's trapped leg to prevent Joey from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joey darts in looking for a takedown but Wade gets double underhooks and turns Joey into the cage.
Wade misses with a wild body shot.
Wade scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Wade connects with a leg kick. Joey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wade has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Joey is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Joey looks for a takedown but Wade sprawls well.
Wade is looking to slow Joey down with leg kicks.
Joey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wade as he avoids it easily.
Morgan Wade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joey closes the distance and clinches up with Wade, looking for a takedown. Joey pushes Wade against the cage but Wade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wade sprawls well. Wade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joey gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wade misses with a straight left. #T4#
Joey shoots in but no luck this time.
Wade misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Wade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joey.
Wade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wade counters with a nice uppercut.
Joey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
No luck for Joey with that takedown attempt.
Joey backing away here, and Wade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wade cracks Joey with an open hand slap.
Wade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joey.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Wade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wade winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morgan Wade!
Our winner, Morgan Wade, 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.
The defeated Tribbiani Joey had this to say: 'Wait a minute... I paid off the Judges and the Ref. How the hell did this happen!?'.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey and Percy Schmeiser. Joey comes to the cage accompanied by Clasic Sofl Rock. Schmeiser has chosen David vs Monsanto 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Percy Schmeiser!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schmeiser is looking to clinch.
Joey swats away the attempt to clinch by Schmeiser.
Joey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joey gets tackled into the cage by Schmeiser. Schmeiser maintains the clinch.
Joey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joey (2) vs (0) Schmeiser
Joey being controlled here momentarily.
Schmeiser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joey defends well.
Joey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmeiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeiser wants to sweep here but Joey controlling him for the moment.
Joey wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
Schmeiser is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schmeiser looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Joey'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.
Joey is fighting to break Schmeiser's control of his arms but Schmeiser is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Schmeiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmeiser, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schmeiser is adopting a defensive guard.
Schmeiser throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schmeiser is controlling Joey's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Joey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schmeiser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joey is one step ahead there.
Schmeiser is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey controlling from the top position.
Joey wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
Schmeiser looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser has Joey pulled in close to control his posture.
Schmeiser trying to keep a closed guard but Joey is proving a slippery customer.
Schmeiser is looking for a triangle but Joey pushes his legs off easily.
Joey won't allow Schmeiser to sweep him here.
Joey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmeiser is pulling down on Joey's head. It's preventing any offense from Joey, at least for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser keeping moving, preventing Joey from controlling successfully.
Schmeiser wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Joey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joey being controlled here momentarily.
Schmeiser 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: Joey (2) vs (2) Schmeiser
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to control from Joey's half guard. Joey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Joey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joey wants to sweep here but Schmeiser controlling him for the moment.
Schmeiser stands and throws Joey's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (2) vs (5) Schmeiser
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joey keeps working.
Joey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Joey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmeiser is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Joey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Joey wants to control but Schmeiser is keeping busy.
Joey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joey is trying is best to control the position here.
Schmeiser looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Joey wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser stalling.
Joey is looking for a sweep. Schmeiser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schmeiser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schmeiser.
Schmeiser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joey defends it well.
Schmeiser seems to be working for a kimura but Joey defends the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to control from the bottom.
Joey keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Joey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Joey moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Joey holds on and takes a little breather.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmeiser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmeiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schmeiser looking to pass the guard.
Joey looking to control.
Joey is pulling down on Schmeiser's head to control his posture.
Schmeiser pushing down on Joey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is thwarting Joey's attempts to control the position.
Schmeiser looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schmeiser has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Joey defend it? Schmeiser steps over the head and cranks it - Joey is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Schmeiser!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Percy Schmeiser!
In defeat, Tribbiani Joey stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wait a minute... I paid off the Judges and the Ref. How the hell did this happen!?'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tristan Fenix and Tribbiani Joey. Fenix kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Joey's choice of entrance music: Clasic Sofl Rock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tristan Fenix! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joey feints and as Fenix raises his hands in defense, Joey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fenix (0) vs (2) Joey
Joey passes Fenix's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fenix keeps working.
Fenix won't allow Joey to pass to mount.
Joey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Joey 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.
Fenix is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey is taking a breather. Fenix 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.
Fenix's coaches at Heavy Metal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fenix wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joey is looking to take a break and control but Fenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joey controlling the pace.
Fenix is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fenix trying to control here.
Fenix is defending against the submission attempts here by Joey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joey pulls his head out easily.
Joey is controlling the pace.
Joey tries to pass to full mount but Fenix defends it.
Joey keeps trying to improve his position.
Fenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey content to control rather than advance.
Fenix is positioning himself well to prevent Joey advancing to mount.
Joey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fenix! Score +3 for passing guard: Fenix (0) vs (5) Joey
Joey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenix is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joey controlling the pace for now.
Fenix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Joey 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.
Fenix is pressing down on Joey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fenix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joey controlling from the top position.
Fenix keeping full guard, as Joey tries to pass.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Fenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fenix pulls Joey in close to prevent any damage.
Joey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control from the top but Fenix keeps moving.
Fenix keeping full guard, as Joey tries to pass.
Joey wants to control from the top but Fenix keeps moving.
Joey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fenix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Fenix pulls Joey in close to his closed guard and prevents Joey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Joey tries to free his leg and advance position but Fenix is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fenix (0) vs (8) Joey
Fenix is letting Joey control him for a moment.
Joey wants to control but Fenix is keeping him busy.
Fenix manages to get back to half guard.
Fenix desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Joey trying to control the action but Fenix is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Joey 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.
Joey stalling away here and it's allowed Fenix to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fenix is keeping the position for now.
Fenix is trying to control the position but Joey postures up.
Joey controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joey wants to control from the top but Fenix keeps moving.
Fenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joey is one step ahead there.
Fenix looking for a guillotine here but Joey defends easily.
Joey trying to control but Fenix is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Fenix has Joey pulled in close to control his posture.
Fenix wants to improve his position but instead Joey has moved into half guard.
Fenix is pressing down on Joey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fenix pulls Joey in close to his closed guard and prevents Joey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Joey is pushing down on Fenix's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fenix is fighting to maintain full guard but Joey has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fenix is refusing to be controlled, as Joey sits in half guard.
Fenix wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
Joey trying to control the pace.
Joey trying to pass the guard but Fenix defending well.
Joey moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fenix (0) vs (11) Joey
Joey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fenix is looking for a sweep.
Joey tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fenix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joey trying to control the position but Fenix is working away.
Fenix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fenix looks to move to half guard but instead Joey has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fenix (0) vs (13) Joey
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fenix tries to lock up and control but Joey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joey content just to control the position here.
Joey looking to control but Fenix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joey controlling the pace for now.
Fenix has given up his back. Will we see Joey going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Fenix (0) vs (16) Joey
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey is trying to stick to Fenix's back but Fenix is turning into Joey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Joey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fenix. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fenix (2) vs (16) Joey
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey wins on points by 16 to 2.
Tribbiani Joey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tribbiani Joey and Jonas Putin. Joey comes to the cage accompanied by Clasic Sofl Rock. Putin has chosen "Ace of Spades" by Motorhead as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tribbiani Joey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jonas Putin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Putin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joey scores with a takedown into Putin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joey (2) vs (0) Putin
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Putin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (2) vs (2) Putin
Joey keeping full guard, as Putin tries to pass.
Joey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Putin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey wants to sweep here but Putin controlling him for the moment.
Putin 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.
Joey trying to keep a closed guard but Putin is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joey seems keen to control Putin's posture.
Putin stopping the sweep attempt from Joey.
Putin postures up.
Putin is fighting to break Joey's control of his arms but Joey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Putin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Putin has managed to get both his arms back between Joey's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Putin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (4) vs (2) Putin
Joey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Joey slows the pace down in half guard.
Putin wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Putin is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Putin is looking for a sweep. Joey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Putin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joey is working away from the top position though.
Joey not doing much here.
Joey trying to mount his opponent but Putin defends it.
Joey trying to control from half guard but Putin is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to pass the guard but Putin defending well.
Putin wants to get back to full guard.
Joey trying to pass the guard but Putin defending well.
Putin is in trouble now - Joey has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (7) vs (2) Putin
Joey wants to take Putin's back but he can't do it this time.
Joey content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Putin is squirming around, avoiding Joey's attempts to control the action.
Joey controlling from the full mount.
Joey'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.
Joey seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Putin is holding on tight.
Joey controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Joey.
Putin has given up his back here. Will Joey look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Joey (10) vs (2) Putin
Joey tries to get the hooks in deep but Putin pushed the leg off.
Joey is looking for a rear naked choke here but Putin reverses the position brilliantly into Joey's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joey (10) vs (4) Putin
Joey is looking for a triangle but Putin pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joey wants to improve his position but instead Putin has moved into half guard.
Joey has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Putin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Putin! Score +3 for passing guard: Joey (10) vs (7) Putin
Joey is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at PREDATOR DEATH ROW, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Joey is looking for a sweep.
Joey is letting Putin control him for a moment.
Joey is trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joey manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Putin seems content to control.
Joey has his hands clasped together around Putin's back. He's all about the action.
Joey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Putin is working away from the top position though.
Joey moves into full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joey trying to control the position.
Joey has his foot on Putin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Putin works his way back into a safe position though.
Putin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joey wants to improve his position but instead Putin has moved into half guard.
Joey moves into full guard.
Joey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joey has an active guard here but Putin has managed to pass into half guard.
Joey is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Putin is trying to control. Joey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey is doing well to control the position and prevent Putin from advancing to side control.
Joey moves into full guard.
Joey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joey controlling the position.
Joey is looking for a triangle but Putin pushes his legs off easily.
Joey wants to control the position but Putin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Joey is looking for a sweep. Putin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Putin stalling.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joey looking for submissions off his back.
Joey is trying to get back to full guard.
Putin trying to control the action but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey tries to get to full guard but Putin has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Putin is taking a breather. Joey 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.
Joey wants to control but Putin is keeping busy.
Putin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Joey won't allow Putin to pass to mount.
Joey trying to control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joey is concentrating on defense, preventing Putin from advancing position.
Putin is controlling the pace.
Joey is trying to control but can't.
Joey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Joey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Putin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Tribbiani Joey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Primal 50 Green v Pants
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
The Refugee lands a high kick!
The Refugee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joey counters with a nice uppercut.
The Refugee shoots in looking for a takedown but Joey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Refugee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joey is looking to counter with head kicks.
Joey leaves The Refugee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tribbiani Joey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul The Refugee.
The Refugee shoots for a takedown but Joey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joey misses with a body shot.
The Refugee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joey as he jumps to the side.
Joey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Refugee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joey. The Refugee does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
The Refugee instigates a clinch.
Joey can't find room to land a body shot as The Refugee controls the action.
Joey tries to throw a body punch but The Refugee avoids it by throwing Joey back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Refugee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Joey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joey is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Joey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Joey tenderised The Refugee's leg. The Refugee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joey moves out of range of the body kick from The Refugee.
Joey misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Joey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joey looks to score with a jab to the body but The Refugee is just out of range.
The Refugee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck for The Refugee with that takedown attempt.
The Refugee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Refugee looks for a takedown but Joey sprawls well.
Joey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Refugee has time to react.
Joey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Refugee or perhaps it was just good defense by Joey, which made it look bad.
Joey misses the shot to the body.
Joey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Refugee.
And The Refugee tries to counter it with a takedown but Joey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joey thumps The Refugee with a low kick.
Joey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joey thumps The Refugee with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by The Refugee.#T2#
The Refugee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joey throws a body punch but The Refugee moves out of range.
The Refugee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joey.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Refugee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Refugee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Refugee is defended easily by Joey.
Tribbiani Joey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Refugee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joey but Joey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tribbiani Joey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Refugee.
The Refugee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Refugee is looking to clinch.
Joey takes a swing at The Refugee's ribcage but misses.
The Refugee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Refugee tries to close the distance and clinch but Joey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joey is looking to wear down The Refugee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Joey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Refugee.
The Refugee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
The Refugee throws a head kick that half lands.
The Refugee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joey throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Joey gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
The Refugee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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.
Joey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Refugee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
The Refugee is trying to get an arm triangle but Joey is defending well.
Joey tries to improve position but can't.
Joey is working hard here to advance position.
Joey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Refugee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Joey works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Refugee stopping the sweep attempt from Joey.#T4#
Joey keeping moving, preventing The Refugee from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Refugee stopping the sweep attempt from Joey.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joey looking for a guillotine here but The Refugee defends easily.
Joey is trying to keep The Refugee in close.
The Refugee with a nice head shot there.
The Refugee trying to control the position from guard on top but Joey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The Refugee looks for a takedown but Joey sprawls well.
The Refugee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Refugee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Joey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joey.
Joey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Refugee checks the leg kick.
Joey throws a chopping leg kick but The Refugee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tribbiani Joey is winning the standup battle so far.
Joey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Refugee goes for a double leg but Joey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joey continues to drive forward.#CL2#
The Refugee pushes Joey up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Joey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joey throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Refugee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tribbiani Joey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul The Refugee.
Nice uppercut there from Joey.
The Refugee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joey feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Joey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Refugee manages to avoid it.
The Refugee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joey paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Joey tests The Refugee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joey connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
The Refugee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Refugee wants to take the fight to the mat but Joey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joey prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Joey manages to break the clinch.
Joey scores with a nice strike.
Joey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Refugee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Refugee throws a head kick that half lands.
Joey throws a chopping leg kick but The Refugee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Joey tenderised The Refugee's leg. The Refugee is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Refugee misses with a head kick.
Joey scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Refugee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joey's waist but Joey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Refugee off to one side. #T2#
Joey scores with a jab to the body.
Joey feints and then cracks The Refugee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Refugee down.
Joey takes a swing at The Refugee's ribcage but misses.
The Refugee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joey jabs at The Refugee's body.
The Refugee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joey.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Refugee checks a leg kick.
The Refugee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Refugee somewhat.
Joey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joey wants it to stay on the feet.
As The Refugee backs away, Joey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The Refugee shoots for a double leg takedown but Joey sprawls well. He's pushed The Refugee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Joey misses the target.
The Refugee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joey pinned against the cage. Joey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Refugee is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from The Refugee.
Joey swats away the attempt to clinch by The Refugee.
Joey avoids the head kick by The Refugee.
#T3#
The Refugee throws a body kick that misses.
Joey cracks the inside of The Refugee's front leg.
Joey throws an overhand right that lands on The Refugee's shoulder, as The Refugee tries to avoid the shot.
The Refugee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joey is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Joey moves into range and clinches up with The Refugee.#TD2#
The Refugee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Joey regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Joey looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! The Refugee has picked Joey up and slammed him! Joey can't keep hold of the triangle and The Refugee manages to pass to side control!
Joey is looking for a sweep.
The Refugee cracks Joey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The Refugee working the head and body with strikes.
Joey manages to get back to half guard.
Joey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw The Refugee working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joey is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but The Refugee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Joey postures up.
Joey wants to control from the top but The Refugee keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Refugee 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.
Joey advances to half guard.
Joey stalling.
Joey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Refugee can do to turn this around?
The Refugee gets full guard.#SUB2#
The Refugee looking for a guillotine here but Joey defends easily.
Joey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of The Refugee is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
The Refugee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joey is not content to let The Refugee control the position.
Joey is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Refugee working the ground and pound.
Joey regains half guard.
The Refugee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The Refugee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1##SUB#
Joey looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and The Refugee pushes past his half guard into mount!
The Refugee with shots to the head and body - Joey looks very uncomfortable down there.
Joey is desperately trying to improve his position but The Refugee has a good base and remains in mount.
The Refugee lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#
Joey is rocked!
Joey wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Oh Joey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Refugee loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Joey scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from The Refugee land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. The Refugee stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul The Refugee!
Abdul The Refugee got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
In defeat, Tribbiani Joey stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wait a minute... I paid off the Judges and the Ref. How the hell did this happen!?'.
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Event:
Primal 47
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Joey gets tackled into the cage by Chille. Chille maintains the clinch.
Chille is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joey is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Chille.
Joey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chille gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joey blocks the elbow strike.
Chille misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joey.
Chille prevents the takedown attempt.
Joey's coach down at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joey's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Joey looking for a takedown.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tribbiani Joey.
Joey blocks the elbow strike.
Chille is pressed up against the cage. Joey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chille down to the mat. Chille avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chille looks to score with a jab to the body but Joey is just out of range.
Chille sets himself, and Joey steps forward looking for the clinch! Chille avoids it this time.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chille enables Joey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chille manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chille wants to stand but Joey is controlling the position.
Chille on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chille tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB2#
Joey 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.
Joey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chille is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chille preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chille is looking to stand up but Joey isn't so interested in that idea.
Chille trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Joey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chille knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joey on the ground.
Joey wants to pass the guard but Chille is keeping the position.
Chille avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Joey trying to control but Chille is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Chille gets a clinch.
Joey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chille blocks an uppercut.
Chille tries to throw a body punch but Joey avoids it by throwing Chille back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Joey. #TD2#
Joey is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chille can't fight it off and eventually Joey manages to take the fight to the floor. Chille looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joey is looking to work some ground and pound but Chille has wrist control.
Joey stops Chille from standing up.
Joey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chille's head.
Chille is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chille is keeping the position for now.
Joey prevents Chille from getting back to his feet.
Joey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chille works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chille is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Joey 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.
Chille is looking to stand up but Joey isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Joey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Joey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chille works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chille is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joey throwing strikes from guard but Chille blocks nicely.
Chille is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joey stopping the sweep attempt from Chille.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Chille has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chille misses with a knee to the head.
Chille prevents a body shot from Joey.
Joey misses with the head strike.
Joey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tribbiani Joey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Joey tests Chille's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for Joey with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Chille closes the distance and clinches.
Chille prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chille misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joey takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Tribbiani Joey has been cut.
Joey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chille lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chille pushes off an throws an elbow but Joey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Joey scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Joey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joey stops Chille from standing up.
Chille has control of Joey's left arm, preventing Joey from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Joey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chille is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chille has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Joey looking for a guillotine here but Chille defends easily.
#SUB2#
Joey looking for a guillotine here but Chille defends easily.
#SUB2#
Joey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chille is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Joey.
Chille will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chille tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
Joey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chille's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Joey tries to roll over but Chille keeps him under control.
Chille tries to stand and escape but Joey is controlling the position. #SU#
Chille stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Joey to get to his feet.
Joey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chille has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joey.
Chille scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Chille moves into the clinch successfully.
Joey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chille avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tribbiani Joey.
Joey avoids the elbow strike from Chille, against the cage.
#T3#
Chille misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joey.
Joey scores with a shot to the side of Chille's head.
Joey struggles to land a body shot inside as Chille controls his hands.
Shannon Chille has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joey throws a head punch that misses.
Chille looking to throw knees to the head but Joey is blocking nicely.
Joey lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Joey.
Chille is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chille is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joey is defending well for now.
Joey misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Chille.
Chille tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joey avoids it.
Chille throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Joey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chille's elbow.
Joey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chille backwards.
Chille tries to throw a body punch but Joey avoids it by throwing Chille back against the cage. #T4#
Joey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chille gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chille just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joey's brow.
Joey goes for a takedown attempt but Chille pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Chille has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chille goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joey.
Joey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chille prevents the takedown attempt.
Joey avoids the elbow strike from Chille, against the cage.
Chille is pressed up against the cage. Joey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chille down to the mat. Chille avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tribbiani Joey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Joey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chille effectively controlling the action here.
Chille misses with an elbow over the top.
Joey is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shannon Chille will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tribbiani Joey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Chille closes the distance and pushes Joey back into the cage.
Chille throws a punch but it's blocked by Joey.
Nice body punch from Joey - that landed with a thud.
Chille tries to land knees in the clinch but Joey avoids the damage to the body.
Joey blocking some punches.
Chille tries to throw a body punch but Joey avoids it by throwing Chille back against the cage.
Joey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joey wants to take the fight to the mat but Chille manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chille misses with an elbow strike.
Chille throws an elbow but it misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Joey takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey fails to pull guard.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tribbiani Joey.
Chille tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joey's elbow.
Joey lands a shoulder strike.
Chille stalling in the clinch but Joey improves position.
Chille gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joey.
Joey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chille after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Chille is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chille pressing his opponent against the cage.
Joey blocks the elbow strike.
Joey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chille gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joey is trying to drag Chille to the mat but Chille just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Joey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chille prevents it.
Joey tries a body shot but Chille blocks it.
Chille working aggressively here.
Joey has Chille pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chille manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joey misses with a body punch.
Joey pushes Chille back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Chille is rocked!
Joey lands an uppercut.
Oh Chille is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joey lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Chille to his knees! Joey keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tribbiani Joey!
After winning the bout, Tribbiani Joey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Primal 44
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Joey connects with a body shot.
Joey connects with a jab.
Joey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Toboggan counters with a nice body shot.
Joey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toboggan manages to avoid it.
Joey swings for the body but Toboggan moves out of range.
Toboggan jabs Joey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joey slips under a jab from Toboggan.
Joey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toboggan. Toboggan obviously looking to wear him down.
Joey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toboggan.
Joey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joey misses with a leg kick
and Toboggan counters with a big head kick but Joey shrugs it off.
Joey wants to clinch but Toboggan slips to the side
letting Toboggan counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joey is looking to land body kicks.
Joey throws a body shot but no joy.
Joey looks for the body kick but Toboggan saw that one coming.
Toboggan wants to counter with a clinch but Joey pushes him away.#T1#
Joey takes a swing at Toboggan's ribcage but misses.
Toboggan misses with an uppercut. Joey saw that one coming.
Joey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tribbiani Joey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toboggan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Toboggan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Toboggan takes a swing at Joey's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Toboggan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joey.
Joey blocks an uppercut.
Toboggan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toboggan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joey backwards.
Toboggan working aggressively here.
Joey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toboggan tries to throw a body punch but Joey avoids it by throwing Toboggan back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Toboggan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Joey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Toboggan after a bit of a struggle.
Toboggan looking to stall.
#BC2#
Toboggan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Toboggan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Toboggan dips to his left and cracks Joey with an uppercut!
Joey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joey is looking to wear down Toboggan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Joey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toboggan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toboggan throws a shot from downtown. Joey moves away and avoids it.
Mantis Toboggan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Toboggan misses. #CL2#
Toboggan moves into range and clinches up with Joey.#BC2#
Toboggan breaks the clinch.
Joey shoots in and drives through. Toboggan sprawls well.
Toboggan ducks under a wild hook from Joey.
A countering left hand to the body from Toboggan misses.
Joey tries a low kick but Toboggan avoids it.
Joey throws a push kick but Toboggan slaps the foot to one side.
Joey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toboggan.
As Toboggan tries to get set, Joey tries to push him back and clinch up but Toboggan manages to avoid the attempt.
Joey slips under a jab from Toboggan.
Toboggan misses the shot to the body.
Joey lands with a slapping head kick. #T3##TD#
Joey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Toboggan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toboggan is trying to control Joey's posture but Joey avoids it.
Toboggan regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Joey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joey not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Toboggan is concentrating on defense, preventing Joey from advancing position. #SUB#
Joey is trying to work for a kimura but Toboggan is defending well.
Joey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Toboggan is trying to get back to full guard.
Joey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Joey is looking for a kimura but Toboggan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joey to get the leverage.
Toboggan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Joey is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Joey wants to work for an arm triangle but Toboggan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mantis Toboggan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Joey. #CL#
Joey instigates a clinch.
Joey prevents a body shot from Toboggan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joey.
Joey misses with the head strike.
Toboggan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toboggan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toboggan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toboggan misses with a punch to the body.
Toboggan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joey is keeping busy.
Toboggan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joey is keeping busy.
Toboggan slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey tries to score a body lock takedown but Toboggan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Toboggan working aggressively here.
Toboggan stalling in the clinch.
Joey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Joey. #T1#
Joey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Toboggan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Toboggan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toboggan blocks a low kick nicely.
Toboggan connects with a leg kick. Joey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Joey has Toboggan up against the cage in a clinch.
Joey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toboggan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joey looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tribbiani Joey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joey is working for takedown but Toboggan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joey is working for takedown but Toboggan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Toboggan pushes Joey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toboggan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toboggan.
Joey is looking for a takedown.
Toboggan scores with a shot to the side of Joey's head. #ROC2#
Joey is rocked!
Mantis Toboggan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Toboggan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Joey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toboggan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joey misses with a punch to the body.
Toboggan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Toboggan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Joey! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Toboggan is unloading with more strikes now! Joey drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantis Toboggan!
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Event:
Primal 38
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Joey jabs Ysengrin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joey shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut lands for Joey. That snapped Ysengrin's head back.
Ysengrin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ysengrin is looking for a counter combo.
Ysengrin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ysengrin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joey.
Joey throws out a powerful jab.
Joey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ysengrin throws out the jab.
Joey throws a head kick that misses.
Ysengrin digs a good body shot into Joey's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ysengrin throws a hook but Joey blocks it.
Ysengrin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Ysengrin pushes Joey away with a front kick.
We've been told by Ysengrin's head coaches at Red Blooded Nobles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tribbiani Joey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Ysengrin catches Joey right on the button with a cross.
Joey tests Ysengrin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joey connects with a body shot that sends Ysengrin's belly button to the back.
Joey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ysengrin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ysengrin looks to score with a jab to the body but Joey is just out of range.
Ysengrin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ysengrin misses with a leg kick.
Joey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ysengrin.#CL2#
Joey clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Ysengrin.
Joey tries to throw a body punch but Ysengrin avoids it by throwing Joey back against the cage. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ysengrin working aggressively here.
Joey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ysengrin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Ysengrin fails to land.
Ysengrin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joey backwards.
Joey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ysengrin lands a right hand.
Joey blocks a body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ysengrin takes a shot to the head.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boris Ysengrin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tribbiani Joey.
Ysengrin misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joey fails to pull guard.
Ysengrin can't find room to land a body shot as Joey controls the action.
#T3#
Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ysengrin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joey backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joey.
Joey lands with a left to the head.
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ysengrin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ysengrin can't find room to land a body shot as Joey controls the action.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joey blocking some punches.
Ysengrin blocks an uppercut.
Ysengrin tries a body shot but Joey blocks it.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ysengrin scores with a shoulder strike.
Ysengrin lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Joey is rocked!#T4#
Ysengrin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joey is still on wobbly legs! Can Ysengrin finish him?
Joey lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joey tries a body shot but Ysengrin blocks it.
Ysengrin lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Joey to his knees! Ysengrin keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Ysengrin!
Boris Ysengrin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Primal 32
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Toboggan misses with a straight left.
Joey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Toboggan misses its intended target.
Joey scores with a jab. Toboggan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Toboggan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toboggan lands a jab to Joey's midsection.
Joey throws a jab when Toboggan was well out of range.
Toboggan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toboggan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toboggan throws a leg kick but Joey sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toboggan checks a leg kick.
Mantis Toboggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toboggan thuds a left hand into Joey's body.
Toboggan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toboggan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Toboggan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joey manages to avoid it.
Mantis Toboggan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toboggan just misses with a punch to the body.
Toboggan lands with a right hand.
Toboggan lands with a good body shot.
Toboggan throws out a powerful jab.
Toboggan misses with a hook.
Toboggan throws the left hand but Joey avoids the punch easily.
Joey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Toboggan defends it well.
Joey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toboggan leaves Joey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Toboggan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joey was well out of range. Poor timing from Toboggan.
Joey tries to clinch but Toboggan is having none of it.
Toboggan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toboggan missing with a left hand there. Joey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Joey moves away from the strike by Toboggan.
Joey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Joey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toboggan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joey prevents a body shot from Toboggan.
Toboggan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joey backwards.
Toboggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toboggan.
Toboggan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Toboggan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toboggan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Joey is rocked!
Toboggan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Joey with a big uppercut! Joey tries to clinch up but Toboggan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Joey to the mat! Joey covers up and Toboggan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mantis Toboggan!
Mantis Toboggan retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
Primal 26
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
The Refugee lands with a slapping head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joey.
Joey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been informed that The Refugee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The Refugee tries to clinch but Joey moves out of range. #TD#
The Refugee tries to sprawl but Joey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Joey works his way into full mount!
The Refugee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Refugee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The Refugee is trying to maintain the position but Joey is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Joey seems to be working for a kimura but The Refugee defends the submission attempt.
The Refugee wants to control but Joey is keeping busy.
#T1#
Joey passes the guard and advances to mount!
The Refugee is working to get back to half guard.
The Refugee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Joey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Joey takes The Refugee's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, The Refugee is in trouble.
The Refugee wants to control his opponent's hands but Joey gets his hands free. #SUB#
Joey is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. The Refugee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Joey is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and The Refugee taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Joey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tribbiani Joey!
Tribbiani Joey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Primal 21
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Bokh works Joey's body with a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joey.
Bokh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bokh scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Buri Bokh has been cut.
Joey misses with a hook to the body
and Bokh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bokh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bokh tests Joey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joey moves away from the strike by Bokh.
Joey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bokh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Joey. That's going to slow Bokh down.
Bokh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joey with the counter takedown but Bokh avoids it easily.
Joey throws a leg kick which misses Bokh's front leg but catches the back leg as Bokh tries to avoid it. #T1#
Bokh misses with an uppercut. Joey saw that one coming.
Joey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bokh defends it well.
Joey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joey is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Bokh moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buri Bokh!
Buri Bokh retains his welterweight title!
Buri Bokh tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Primal 16
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Makaki Iii. No joy for Joey on that attempt.
Joey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Joey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Joey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Makaki Iii regains guard.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Joey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makaki Iii has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makaki Iii can't do much from the bottom here.
Makaki Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makaki Iii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Makaki Iii 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.
Makaki Iii is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Joey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Joey swings around for an armbar but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joey's guard.#SUB#
Joey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaki Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Joey is tightening it up a little... Makaki Iii has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Makaki Iii reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Makaki Iii taps out! Nice BJJ there by Joey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tribbiani Joey!
Tribbiani Joey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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