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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1711 p4p, 94 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 25122 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Face The Pain. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 10 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Morrison Jr. closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Shui
Shui trying to control here.
Well, if Morrison Jr. is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but Shui defending well.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Shui 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.
Shui is trying to get back to full guard.
Shui wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui wants to improve his position but Morrison Jr. is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shui is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Morrison Jr. has latched onto it... Big trouble! Morrison Jr. pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Shui is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Morrison Jr.!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Morrison Jr.!
Our winner, David Morrison Jr., 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 29 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lin Shui (ranked 25103 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Savitaipale (ranked 176 p4p, 19 weight class). Savitaipale has chosen Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler as his entrance music. 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 6 losses; Lin Shui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Savitaipale wants to counter the offense by Shui and move into the clinch position.
Shui gets tackled into the cage by Savitaipale. Savitaipale maintains the clinch.
Shui 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.
Savitaipale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Savitaipale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shui after a bit of a struggle.
Savitaipale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shui after a bit of a struggle.
Lin Shui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Shui wants the takedown. Savitaipale is fighting it off but Shui persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Savitaipale's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shui (2) vs (0) Savitaipale
Shui 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale wants to sweep here but Shui controlling him for the moment.
Shui might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shui tries to free his leg and advance position but Savitaipale is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale wants to control but Shui passes easily into half guard.
Shui is trying to control the action in half guard but Savitaipale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale is in trouble now - Shui has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (5) vs (0) Savitaipale
Savitaipale is in all sorts of trouble here.
Savitaipale tries to improve his position but instead Shui has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shui (8) vs (0) Savitaipale
Shui trying to control momentarily.
Savitaipale can't escape the position.
Shui not allowing Savitaipale to control his hands.
Shui keeps control of the position as Savitaipale tries to break free.
Savitaipale is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Savitaipale tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shui content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shui controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savitaipale working to try and regain half guard.
Savitaipale has given up his back here. Will Shui look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Shui (11) vs (0) Savitaipale
Shui doesn't have the hooks in and Savitaipale manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (11) vs (2) Savitaipale
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is fighting to break Shui's control of his arms but Shui is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Savitaipale is looking to pass into half guard but Shui pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shui is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (13) vs (2) Savitaipale
Shui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shui passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (16) vs (2) Savitaipale
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep.
Shui wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping him busy.
Shui tries for a kimura but Savitaipale is defending well.
Savitaipale is trying to improve his position.
Savitaipale is not content to let Shui control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Savitaipale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale struggling a bit here.
Shui wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping him busy.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savitaipale can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is trying to improve his position.
Shui is trying to get an arm triangle but Savitaipale is defending well.
Savitaipale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shui's best efforts.
Savitaipale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shui trying to mount his opponent but Savitaipale defends it.
Savitaipale is refusing to be controlled, as Shui sits in half guard.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Savitaipale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shui controlling the action here.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Shui is controlling well.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Shui's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savitaipale keeping full guard, as Shui tries to pass.
Shui trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shui stacks Savitaipale on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shui! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (19) vs (2) Savitaipale
Savitaipale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (19) vs (4) Savitaipale
Shui controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Shui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura here.
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is looking to advance position but Shui won't allow it.
Shui wants to get back to full guard.
Shui keeping control of the position.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Shui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shui looking for submissions off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale seems to be working for a kimura but Shui defends the submission attempt.
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura but Shui is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savitaipale to get the leverage.
Savitaipale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savitaipale is working away from the top position though.
Savitaipale trying to control from half guard but Shui is working away.
Shui trying to control but Savitaipale postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking to improve his position.
Savitaipale wants to control but Shui is keeping him busy.
Shui wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
Savitaipale seems to be working for a kimura but Shui defends the submission attempt.
Savitaipale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shui sees it coming and defends easily.
Savitaipale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shui doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savitaipale.
Shui trying to control from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shui is defending against the submission attempts here by Savitaipale.
Shui gets full guard.
Shui looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Savitaipale looking to sit in guard and control but Shui gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (21) vs (4) Savitaipale
Savitaipale working for a triangle but Shui defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale trying to control the position.
Shui wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Shui tries to free his leg and advance position but Savitaipale is retaining full guard.
Shui showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shui won't allow Savitaipale to sweep him here.
Shui wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Shui looking to pass the guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shui wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Shui engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Savitaipale looking for a guillotine here but Shui defends easily.
Savitaipale wants to hit a sweep here but Shui passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savitaipale there! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (24) vs (4) Savitaipale
Savitaipale is just holding on here. Shui manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Shui (27) vs (4) Savitaipale
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui doesn't have the hooks in and Savitaipale manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (27) vs (6) Savitaipale
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
Savitaipale sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Shui doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Savitaipale paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Shui - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lin Shui!
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lin Shui (ranked 16745 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Morrison (ranked 1962 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison has chosen Diary of a Madman 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Lin Shui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shui (0) vs (2) Morrison
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (0) vs (5) Morrison
Shui tries to buck Morrison off but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison trying to control the position but Shui is working away.
Shui sneaks back into half guard.
Morrison is looking to advance position but Shui won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Morrison 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Shui'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.
Shui wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
Morrison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison sits in half guard.
Shui controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Morrison is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Shui is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shui keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Shui pulls Morrison in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shui is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (2) vs (5) Morrison
Shui stays in close to Morrison's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Shui wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Shui stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Morrison pulls Shui in close to prevent any damage.
Morrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (2) vs (7) Morrison
Shui keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to advance position but Shui counters by regaining guard.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
Morrison is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morrison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morrison passes Shui's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Shui is working away.
Morrison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison is working away from the top position though.
Morrison uses his free foot to push down on Shui's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shui. Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (2) vs (10) Morrison
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shui is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shui 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: Shui (4) vs (10) Morrison
Shui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shui manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (4) vs (12) Morrison
Shui keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shui trying to control the position.
Morrison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shui's guard.
Shui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shui defends it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (4) vs (15) Morrison
Morrison gets to mount! Shui was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shui (4) vs (17) Morrison
Morrison wants to control the pace but Shui is squirming around nicely.
Morrison moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Shui (4) vs (20) Morrison
Morrison controlling well, preventing Shui from escaping the position.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Morrison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking for the choke from the back.
Shui is keeping busy.
Morrison patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Morrison tightening his grip on Shui, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Shui right now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tightening his grip on Shui, looking for the choke.
Morrison is hanging on to Shui's back as he tries to escape.
Shui tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shui regains half guard.
Shui wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison tries to pass to full mount but Shui defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is keen to just control but Shui is a slippery customer.
Shui might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morrison wants to pass to mount but Shui is defending the position.
Morrison is keen to just control but Shui is a slippery customer.
Morrison controlling the action here.
Morrison is thwarting Shui's attempts to control the position.
Morrison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison sits in half guard.
Shui tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Morrison has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (4) vs (23) Morrison
Morrison has hold of Shui's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shui manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Morrison prevents Shui from getting the reversal.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui is controlling an arm, preventing Morrison from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Shui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Morrison is working for a guillotine from mount but Shui frees his head quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shui is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison wins on points by 23 to 4.
David Morrison is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, David Morrison 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 25 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lin Shui (ranked 16748 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remi Daucourt (ranked 1942 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Lin Shui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Remi Daucourt!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shui (2) vs (0) Daucourt
We've been hearing good reports from Shui'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.
Daucourt tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
Shui tries to pass to full mount but Daucourt defends it.
Daucourt tries to get to full guard but Shui has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daucourt is not content to let Shui control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daucourt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shui pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Shui seems content to control.
Shui wants to take a breather but Daucourt is having none of it.
Daucourt gets full guard.
Shui 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.
Daucourt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shui has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (5) vs (0) Daucourt
Daucourt is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt is trying to control Shui's posture but Shui avoids it.
Daucourt has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Daucourt manages to get back to half guard.
Daucourt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shui pulls his head out easily.
Daucourt trying to control here.
Shui is pressing down on Daucourt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daucourt is holding on for now.
Daucourt gets full guard.
Daucourt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shui is one step ahead there.
Shui trying to control but Daucourt is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt looking to control.
Daucourt being controlled here, momentarily.
Shui'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.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Daucourt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daucourt looking for a sweep. Not yet Daucourt, not yet.
Shui is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daucourt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shui looking to pass the guard.
Shui trying to control but Daucourt is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt working a defensive guard here.
Shui looking to pass the guard.
Daucourt pulls Shui in close to his closed guard and prevents Shui from doing any damage or advancing position.
Daucourt is trying to keep Shui in close.
Daucourt working for a triangle but Shui defends it easily.
Shui advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (8) vs (0) Daucourt
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Daucourt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shui's best efforts.
Daucourt wants to get back to full guard.
Daucourt wants to control but Shui is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Daucourt has a hand on Shui's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shui takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (11) vs (0) Daucourt
Daucourt is squirming around, avoiding Shui's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shui is really struggling to control Daucourt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shui controlling from the full mount.
Daucourt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Daucourt trying to control here.
Daucourt is looking for a sweep. Shui is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shui not doing much here.
Shui wants to pass the guard but Daucourt is defending well.
Daucourt wants to control but Shui is keeping busy.
Daucourt wants to get back to full guard but Shui has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (14) vs (0) Daucourt
Shui is looking to work his way around to Daucourt's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Daucourt is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt is still trying to improve position.
Daucourt is squirming around, avoiding Shui's attempts to control the action.
Daucourt wants to control but Shui is having none of it.
Daucourt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shui sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Daucourt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daucourt wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Shui (17) vs (0) Daucourt
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt can't escape the position.
Shui looking for the choke but no joy.
Daucourt tries to break free.
Daucourt trying to control the action but Shui just sinks the hooks in.
Shui controlling the position well here. Daucourt rolled but Shui kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shui keeps control of the position as Daucourt tries to break free.
Good control from Shui.
Daucourt tries to break free.
Daucourt showing good submission defense here.
Daucourt rolls, trying to escape but Shui keeps control of the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Daucourt tries to reverse the position but Shui maintains control.
Daucourt 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.
Shui is trying to control. Daucourt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daucourt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shui is working away from the top position though.
Shui moves into full mount! Daucourt won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (20) vs (0) Daucourt
Shui can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daucourt is looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui controlling from mount.
Shui fails to advance to Daucourt's back.
Shui trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Daucourt regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Daucourt is trying to control but Shui passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (23) vs (0) Daucourt
Shui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daucourt keeps working.
Daucourt tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daucourt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shui takes the fight on points by 23 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 121 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 16738 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie gets caught napping as Shui dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Shui
My spies in Rio Fight Academy inform me that Shui has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shui controls the pace.
Shui trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Shui controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shui is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is controlling Shui's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shui manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Shui
Shui trying to control the position.
Shui looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Shui is keeping the position.
Shui wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Shui's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shui. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Shui
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shui is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control but Shui wriggling away.
Shui can't escape the position.
Shui is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (2) Shui
Shui rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracie controlling from the back.
Shui defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Gracie gets his hands free as Shui looks to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Shui pushed the leg off.
Shui trying to control but not successfully.
Shui is really stuck here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shui manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Shui.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (4) Shui
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shui tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie has Shui pulled in close to control his posture.
Shui passes into half guard.
Shui is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie wants to control but Shui is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shui keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Shui is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully.
Shui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shui preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls Shui in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls Shui in to control the position.
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shui uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (7) Shui
Shui is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Shui controlling the position from side mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shui wants to control for a moment but Gracie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (10) Shui
Shui controlling from the full mount.
Shui pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shui is still trying to improve position.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shui wins on points by 10 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lin Shui (ranked 16642 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 15033 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shinya Aoki 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Lin Shui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shui (2) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully.
Aoki has his hands on Shui's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully.
Aoki managing to control the position.
Shui trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aoki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (2) vs (2) Aoki
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (4) vs (2) Aoki
Shui trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki controlling Shui's posture.
Aoki is trying to keep Shui in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shui wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki looking to control.
Shui wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shui looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (4) vs (4) Aoki
Shui wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Shui is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui has his hands on Aoki 's head, controlling the position.
Shui looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shui is keeping the position for now.
Shui wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to sit in guard and control but Shui gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (6) vs (4) Aoki
Shui tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki has his foot on Shui's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shui works his way back into a safe position though.
Shui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shui has picked Aoki up and slammed him! Aoki can't keep hold of the triangle and Shui manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (9) vs (4) Aoki
Shui tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shui has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aoki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has his hands clasped together around Shui's back. He's all about the action.
Shui is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aoki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shui.
Shui frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (12) vs (4) Aoki
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shui looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shui trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Shui is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aoki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shui fails to take his opponent's back.
Shui wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely.
Shui mounts Aoki ! Really nice guard pass there!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shui content just to control the position here.
Shui jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Aoki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Aoki and Shui has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shui has knee on belly momentarily but Aoki bucks him off and regains half guard.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shui is working for a submission of some sort.
Shui is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shui to get the leverage.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Shui is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control but Shui postures up.
Shui is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shui is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aoki is just riding it out for now. Shui eventually gives up the hold.
Shui wants to work for an arm triangle but Aoki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Shui is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
Shui is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aoki sees it coming and defends easily.
Shui is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to control Shui's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Shui controlling the pace.
Aoki trying to hold on to Shui's head to control him but Shui postures up.
Shui is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Shui is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Shui'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.
Shui seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shui is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aoki is staying active underneath Shui, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aoki is trying to keep Shui in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shui trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rollo Gracie (ranked 945 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 16680 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate. On his way into the cage it seems that Rollo Gracie has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rollo Gracie seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 14 wins and 5 losses; Rollo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shui circles away.
Gracie drives through and clinches with Shui against the cage.
Shui is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gracie can't fight it off and eventually Shui manages to take the fight to the floor. Gracie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Shui
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui preventing the sweep.
Shui wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shui wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully.
Shui 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.
Shui wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shui 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.
Shui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Shui drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Shui off! Shui jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shui controls the pace.
Gracie is trying to keep Shui in close.
Shui trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Shui controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Shui tries to pass.
Shui wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Shui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shui can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shui looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Shui
Shui is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
Shui is adopting a defensive guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie trying to control but Shui is working from the bottom.
Shui pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Shui had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Shui.
Shui is controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shui pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Shui keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shui is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Shui.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shui looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Shui looking for a sweep. Not yet Shui, not yet.
Shui trying to control the position here.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shui wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Shui.
Shui has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shui is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Shui is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shui wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shui looking for a sweep. Not yet Shui, not yet.
Shui working a defensive guard here.
Shui keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shui pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Shui is keeping the position.
Shui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Shui is keeping the position.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shui is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Shui working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shui seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Shui gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
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Event:
ADWGC 9
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 5685 p4p, 409 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 7540 p4p, 451 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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 18 wins and 12 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui rushes Claudiano and presses him up against the cage.
Shui has picked Claudiano up - he's going for a ride! Shui dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (0) vs (2) Shui
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.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Shui content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Claudiano tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano trying to control but Shui postures up.
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui looking to pass the guard.
Shui postures up.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Claudiano is controlling Shui's posture.
Shui slips nicely into half guard.
Shui seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is pressing down on Shui's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Claudiano pulls Shui in to control the position.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Claudiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui 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.
Claudiano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shui works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shui seems to be looking for submissions.
Shui 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.
Claudiano wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is controlling Shui's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shui is trying to work for a kimura but Claudiano is defending well.
Shui wants to work for an arm triangle but Claudiano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shui prevents Claudiano from improving his position.
Shui trying to control the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano actively working from the bottom here.
Claudiano gets back to full guard.
Claudiano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Claudiano is looking to sweep but instead, Shui has passed into half guard.
Claudiano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to control from half guard but Claudiano is working away.
Claudiano tries to get to full guard but Shui has control of the leg.
Shui wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
Claudiano wants to improve his position but Shui is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shui is keen to just control but Claudiano is a slippery customer.
Shui is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Claudiano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shui.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Shui is looking to stall here but Claudiano recovers full guard.
Claudiano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shui defends it easily.
Claudiano wants to hit a switch here but Shui passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Claudiano there! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (0) vs (5) Shui
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shui tries to control but Claudiano wriggling away.
Shui fails to advance to Claudiano's back.
Shui controlling from mount.
Claudiano tries to improve his position but instead Shui has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Claudiano (0) vs (8) Shui
Claudiano tries to escape but Shui has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano fending off the submission attempt from Shui.
Claudiano manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shui's guard. Nice work there by Claudiano.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (8) Shui
Claudiano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Claudiano pushing down on Shui's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shui preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shui is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shui preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shui is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shui knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Claudiano is just content to waste time from the top position. Shui takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano preventing the sweep.
Claudiano controlling from the top position.
Shui pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
Claudiano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shui controls Claudiano momentarily but Claudiano frees himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shui working a defensive guard here.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Shui is keeping the position.
Shui is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Shui is keeping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to keep a closed guard but Claudiano is proving a slippery customer.
Shui seems keen to control Claudiano's posture.
Claudiano won't allow Shui to sweep him here.
Shui is controlling Claudiano's posture.
Our spies down at at EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform us that Shui has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Claudiano passes into half guard.
Shui wants to control but Claudiano passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (5) vs (8) Shui
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Claudiano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Claudiano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shui struggling a bit here.
Claudiano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shui has escaped the position, nice work there.
Claudiano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shui is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shui tries to buck Claudiano off but Claudiano is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shui wins on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
ADWGC NY
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 767 p4p, 87 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 7409 p4p, 425 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. This should be a great matchup!
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 12 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui pushes Mata up against the cage in a clinch.
Mata is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shui is defending well.
Shui gets control of Mata's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shui will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mata trying to control but Shui is working from the bottom.
Mata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shui 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.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shui throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mata escapes and throws Shui's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (3) vs (0) Shui
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui can't do much from the bottom here.
Mata wants to control but Shui is keeping him busy.
Shui is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shui keeps working.
Mata 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 Shui's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mata working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mata working away.
Shui manages to get back to half guard.
Shui wants to get back to full guard.
Mata is working for a kimura but Shui is defending it quite comfortably.
Mata is keen to just control but Shui is a slippery customer.
Shui keeping hold of Mata's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mata seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shui for as long as he can get away with.
Shui gets full guard.
Shui wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Shui wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Shui 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.
Mata content to stall in guard here.
Shui is trying to keep Mata in close.
Shui is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shui has control of Mata's left arm, preventing Mata from doing any damage.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shui is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shui is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shui looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shui is pulling down on Mata's head to control his posture.
Mata trying to control but Shui is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shui working a defensive guard here.
Mata advances to half guard.
Shui is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mata is really struggling to control Shui but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shui wants to get back to full guard but Mata has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (6) vs (0) Shui
Mata tries to move to mount but Shui blocks the move with his legs.
Mata tries to advance to mount but Shui instead regains half guard.
Shui is holding on to half guard well.
Shui felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shui makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shui.
Mata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shui can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shui won't allow Mata to pass to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shui moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shui managing to control the position.
Mata passes into half guard.
Shui keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shui controlling the position well.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Shui is defending well.
Shui is trying to get back to full guard.
Shui is not content to let Mata control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mata passes into side control, despite Shui's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (9) vs (0) Shui
Mata advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (11) vs (0) Shui
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Mata avoids the attempt from Shui to control.
Shui keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mata avoids the attempt from Shui to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata can't control as he wanted to and Shui manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Mata has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (14) vs (0) Shui
Mata looking to control but Shui is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Shui defends it.
Mata 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.
Shui desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to pass to full mount but Shui defends it.
Mata is thwarting Shui's attempts to control the position.
Shui manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shui managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Dado Mata is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Dado Mata 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:
ADWGC 2
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lin Shui (ranked 7312 p4p, 412 weight class) and The Steel Penn (ranked 3399 p4p, 277 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Lin Shui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; The Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn instigates a clinch.
Shui prevents the takedown attempt.
Shui has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steel Penn uses from the top position.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shui has his hands on Steel Penn's head, controlling the position.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shui 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.
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Shui is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shui has Steel Penn pulled in close to control his posture.
Shui keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Shui pulls Steel Penn in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shui manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel Penn has Shui in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Shui controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has his foot on Shui's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shui works his way back into a safe position though.
Shui wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shui stacks Steel Penn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shui! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (5) vs (0) Steel Penn
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel Penn tries to bench press Shui off him but Shui keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to control Shui's posture but Shui avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn stops Shui from passing to mount.
Steel Penn being controlled for a moment.
Steel Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shui is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steel Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (8) vs (0) Steel Penn
Shui tries to control but Steel Penn wriggling away.
Shui controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to reverse the position but instead Shui has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Shui (11) vs (0) Steel Penn
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Steel Penn trying to control the hands but Shui breaks the grip.
Shui tries to keep control of the position but Steel Penn is staying busy.
Shui looking for the RNC.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Steel Penn is in bad spot here.
Shui is not going to allow Steel Penn to sit and survive in this position.
Shui is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Steel Penn with him. Steel Penn is trying to defend but Shui has an arm under the chin now! Steel Penn grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lin Shui!
The Steel Penn was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back. '. |
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Event:
EMP Grappling 10
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lin Shui (ranked 7038 p4p, 549 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 12116 p4p, 578 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Lin Shui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui moves into range and clinches up with Vick.
Vick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shui smiles and moves away.
Vick tries for a takedown but Shui circles away easily
and Shui counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shui is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vick working for a triangle but Shui defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (3) vs (0) Vick
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Vick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shui 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.
Vick tries to buck Shui off but Shui is having none of it.
Shui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vick struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick is looking for a sweep.
Shui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vick is looking for a sweep.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Vick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to control from half guard but Vick is working away.
Shui is working for a submission of some sort.
Vick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shui is thwarting Vick's attempts to control the position.
Shui 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to control but Shui is keeping busy.
Vick tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shui has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (6) vs (0) Vick
Vick is desperately trying to improve his position but Shui has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shui seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vick is holding on tight.
Shui tries to control but Vick wriggling away.
Shui with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Shui controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui tries to control but Vick wriggling away.
Shui controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vick tries to lock up and control but Shui gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shui is looking to work his way around to Vick's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shui avoids the attempt from Vick to control.
Shui tries to control but Vick wriggling away.
Vick is trying desperately to improve position.
Shui trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shui looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vick tries to reverse the position but Shui maintains control.
Shui tries to control but Vick wriggling away.
Vick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vick keeps trying to improve his position.
Vick is still trying to improve position.
Shui pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shui goes for an armbar but Vick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vick. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (6) vs (2) Vick
Shui lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (8) vs (2) Vick
Shui stays in close to Vick's body and controls the position.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully.
Shui works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shui is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vick is looking to improve his position.
Shui wants to work for an arm triangle but Vick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vick is trying to control but can't.
Shui is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Vick still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Vick has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shui (8) vs (6) Vick
You can see the frustration on Shui's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vick wants to control but Shui is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking for a sweep.
Vick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shui is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shui wants to control but Vick postures up.
Vick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shui, who protects the arm well.
My spies in Ramirez School Of Excellence inform me that Vick has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shui keeps working.
Vick working away.
Shui regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vick's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vick is working for a kimura but Shui is defending it quite comfortably.
Shui is staying active underneath Vick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vick prevents Shui from improving his position.
Vick wants to work for an arm triangle but Shui is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vick 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.
Shui is staying active underneath Vick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vick is trying to work for a kimura but Shui is defending well.
Shui is staying active underneath Vick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vick is working away from the top position though.
Shui gets back to full guard.
Shui keeping moving, preventing Vick from controlling successfully.
Vick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shui is keeping the position for now.
Vick passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (8) vs (9) Vick
Vick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shui has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shui might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shui is not content to let Vick control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vick tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shui wants to control but Vick postures up.
Shui is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shui wants to control but Vick is keeping busy.
Shui is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vick wants to take a breather but Shui is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vick is just content to waste time from the top position. Shui takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shui working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vick wins on points by 9 to 8.
Gray Vick 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:
OC! Grappling 8
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 7229 p4p, 557 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 6778 p4p, 544 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the cage accompanied by Harbinger. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui shoots in and gets a takedown into Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (2) Shui
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byhenikov 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.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Shui has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shui manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (2) Shui
Byhenikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (2) Shui
Byhenikov wants to control but Shui is keeping him busy.
Byhenikov looking to control but instead Shui has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Byhenikov 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 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.
Shui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Byhenikov is working away from the top position though.
Shui is trying to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Shui is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Shui is staying active underneath Byhenikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shui trying to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Shui defends it.
Shui is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shui knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shui manages to get to full guard.
Byhenikov being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shui keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
Shui wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shui working a defensive guard here.
Byhenikov passes into half guard.
Shui trying to control but Byhenikov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Shui is defending the position.
Byhenikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Shui won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Byhenikov is looking to pass Shui's guard but actually Shui recovers to full guard.
Byhenikov is fighting to break Shui's control of his arms but Shui is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shui looking for a sweep. Not yet Shui, not yet.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui looking for a triangle here. Byhenikov is fighting it but it looks tight! Shui pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Byhenikov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lin Shui! |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 6
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lin Shui (ranked 6487 p4p, 525 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 4285 p4p, 429 weight class). Vorster has chosen Behemoth as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Lin Shui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui rushes Vorster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vorster has hold of one of Shui's legs. Shui is fighting the takedown attempt but Vorster gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shui (0) vs (2) Vorster
Shui 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.
Shui controlling Vorster's posture.
Shui will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorster looking to pass the guard.
Shui looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui is controlling Vorster's posture.
Shui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vorster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui managing to control the position.
Vorster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui 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: Shui (2) vs (2) Vorster
Shui prevents Vorster from improving his position.
Vorster trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shui in particular looking to stall.
Shui is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Shui seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui tries to pass to full mount but Vorster defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vorster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vorster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shui has managed to get both his arms back between Vorster's legs - danger averted.
Vorster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shui is pushing down on Vorster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vorster is fighting to maintain full guard but Shui has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shui prevents Vorster from improving his 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 controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui wants to pass to mount but Vorster is defending the position.
Shui moves into full mount! Vorster won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (5) vs (2) Vorster
Vorster is squirming around, avoiding Shui's attempts to control the action.
Shui controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shui looking to control but Vorster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shui swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lin Shui! |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 4
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4870 p4p, 456 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 6204 p4p, 506 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Claudiano moves into the clinch.
Shui gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (0) vs (2) Shui
Shui is trying to control. Claudiano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Claudiano'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.
Claudiano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Shui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui lying in Claudiano's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Claudiano decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Shui taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Waldo Claudiano! |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 2
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11946 p4p, 616 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 5380 p4p, 486 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aguilar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Alvin Aguilar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aguilar is looking to clinch.
Aguilar takes the fight into the clinch.
Aguilar pulls guard effortlessly.
Shui showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aguilar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Aguilar'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 wants to sweep but no luck.
Aguilar looking for a guillotine here but Shui defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Shui forces his way into half guard.
Shui trying to control the action but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Aguilar is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui is taking a breather. Aguilar 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.
Aguilar tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
Shui seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aguilar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shui wants to free his trapped foot but Aguilar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shui seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui is working for a kimura but Aguilar is defending it quite comfortably.
Aguilar tries to get to full guard but Shui has control of the leg.
Aguilar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Aguilar is defending against the submission attempts here by Shui.
Shui is thwarting Aguilar's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui is controlling the pace.
Shui seems to be working for a kimura but Aguilar defends the submission attempt.
Aguilar tries to get to full guard but Shui has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shui is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shui is thwarting Aguilar's attempts to control the position.
Shui trying to control from Aguilar's half guard. Aguilar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aguilar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shui has managed to get both his arms back between Aguilar's legs - danger averted.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Shui preventing the sweep.
Shui wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
Shui is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aguilar wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shui slips nicely into half guard.
Aguilar looking for submissions off his back.
Aguilar wants to get back to full guard.
Aguilar actively working from the bottom here.
Aguilar works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shui controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shui wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shui passes into half guard.
Shui is trying to control. Aguilar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aguilar defends it well.
Shui prevents Aguilar from improving his position.
Shui is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to control the action but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Shui is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aguilar is just riding it out for now. Shui eventually gives up the hold.
Shui is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aguilar sees it coming and defends easily.
Aguilar with the active half guard here but Shui passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (0) vs (3) Shui
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aguilar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aguilar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shui's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shui seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aguilar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shui looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aguilar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Aguilar is looking to improve his position.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Aguilar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aguilar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aguilar defends it well.
Well,Aguilar is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aguilar wants to control but Shui is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aguilar is looking to improve his position.
Aguilar is pressing down on Shui's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui wants to pass the guard but Aguilar is keeping the position.
Shui trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Shui slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (0) vs (6) Shui
Shui tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shui has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aguilar is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shui wants to control but Aguilar is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shui wins on points by 6 to 0.
The defeated Alvin Aguilar had this to say: 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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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 Kron Karelin (ranked 20091 p4p, 230 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 4879 p4p, 188 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shui shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Karelin is trying to defend but Shui finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (0) vs (2) Shui
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.
Shui is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Shui is controlling well.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard but Shui has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (0) vs (5) Shui
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin manages to get back to half guard.
Shui is working for a kimura but Karelin is defending it quite comfortably.
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Shui is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin is doing well to control the position and prevent Shui from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karelin wants to control but Shui is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Shui is controlling well.
Karelin is working hard here to advance position.
Shui trying to control from half guard but Karelin is working away.
Karelin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Karelin wants to control but Shui is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shui seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karelin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shui wants to pass to mount but Karelin is defending the position.
Shui is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Shui wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin keeping hold of Shui's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Shui is very close to passing his half guard.
Shui is looking for a kimura here.
Karelin controlling the position for now.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Shui is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin controlling the position for now.
Shui is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Karelin as he works his way to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karelin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Karelin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (5) Shui
Karelin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Shui has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui pulls Karelin in to control the position.
Shui not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
Karelin passes Shui's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to control here.
Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shui wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
Karelin stalling away here and it's allowed Shui to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Shui trying to control the position.
Karelin 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.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shui is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
Karelin stopping the sweep attempt from Shui.
Shui working a defensive guard here.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
Shui pulls Karelin in close to his closed guard and prevents Karelin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karelin trying to move into half guard but instead Shui has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (7) Shui
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shui pushes down on Karelin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Karelin is defending against the submission attempts here by Shui.
Karelin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shui is thwarting Karelin's attempts to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shui seems to be working for a kimura but Karelin defends the submission attempt.
Karelin manages to get to full guard.
Karelin has Shui pulled in close to control his posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to improve his position but instead Shui has moved into half guard.
Shui trying to control the action but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Shui is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Karelin tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
Shui is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shui is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Karelin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shui 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.
Shui won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karelin controlling Shui's posture.
Karelin has his foot on Shui's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shui works his way back into a safe position though.
Karelin has Shui pulled in close to control his posture.
Shui stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully.
Karelin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shui has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (2) vs (10) Shui
Shui trying to control the position but Karelin is working away.
Karelin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shui's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Karelin trying to hold on to Shui's head to control him but Shui postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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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 Bjj Bjj (ranked 20612 p4p, 252 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 4817 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 0 losses; Bjj Bjj! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Shui drives through and clinches with Bjj against the cage.
Bjj tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shui has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bjj regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bjj (0) vs (2) Shui
Bjj has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shui 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 Bjj. Score +3 for passing guard: Bjj (0) vs (5) Shui
You can see the frustration on Bjj's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shui goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bjj has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shui but great work by Bjj. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bjj (4) vs (5) Shui
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui keeps Bjj under control for a moment.
Shui is trying to control Bjj's posture but Bjj avoids it.
Shui is not content to let Bjj control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui is trying to control Bjj's posture but Bjj avoids it.
Bjj wants to control but Shui is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shui regains half guard.
Bjj will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bjj trying to pass the guard but Shui defending well.
Shui is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui is trying to get back to full guard.
Shui is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bjj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shui keeps working.
Shui preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj wants to work for an arm triangle but Shui is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bjj is trying to work for a kimura but Shui is defending well.
Shui keeping control of the position.
Shui trying to hold on to Bjj's head to control him but Bjj postures up.
Shui controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bjj is trying to control. Shui wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bjj tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shui knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shui is looking to control Bjj's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shui avoid being mounted?
Shui is looking to improve his position.
Shui gets full guard.
Bjj being controlled here momentarily.
Bjj is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shui is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shui bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bjj's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjj (4) vs (7) Shui
Shui is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shui preventing the sweep.
Bjj is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bjj is controlling Shui's posture.
Shui passes Bjj's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bjj trying to control here.
Shui tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bjj knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bjj keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shui is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shui in particular looking to stall.
Shui is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shui seems to be working for a kimura but Bjj defends the submission attempt.
Bjj moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking to pass into half guard but Bjj pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bjj is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjj (6) vs (7) Shui
Shui seems keen to control Bjj's posture.
Bjj preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Shui has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shui seems keen to control Bjj's posture.
Shui looking for a sweep. Not yet Shui, not yet.
Shui is adopting a defensive guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bjj trying to control but Shui is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shui wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shui looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjj is one step ahead there.
Shui seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bjj wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
Shui is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Shui 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.
More stalling from Shui.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bjj trying to control but Shui is working from the bottom.
Bjj tries to free his leg and advance position but Shui is retaining full guard.
Bjj pushing down on Shui's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shui moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shui seems keen to control Bjj's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui keeping full guard, as Bjj tries to pass.
Bjj is stalling in the full guard.
Shui wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bjj trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui has control of Bjj's left arm, preventing Bjj from doing any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bjj controls the pace.
Shui has control of Bjj's left arm, preventing Bjj from doing any damage.
Shui looking for a sweep. Not yet Shui, not yet.
Bjj trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shui working for a triangle but Bjj defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shui wins on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
GC 224
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Franchise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shui.
Shui was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franchise drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shui lands a jab to the nose.
Shui lunges at Franchise with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Franchise's hand.
Shui throws a poor cross that misses
and Franchise counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Franchise lands a big head kick that sends Shui tumbling to the mat! Franchise takes a step backwards and waves Shui back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Shui is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Lin Shui has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franchise drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Shui's head, knocking him out cold! Franchise is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stevie Franchise!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stevie Franchise made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
GC 212
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Viking. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Viking.
Viking ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shui moves away.
Shui feints the counter takedown.
Shui fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Viking on the side of the head.#TD2#
Shui throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Viking tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shui is in Viking's guard.
Shui throwing strikes from guard but Viking blocks nicely.
Viking not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Viking is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Viking has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shui should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Viking has tightened it up now! Shui should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Techno Viking!
Techno Viking made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Event:
GC 205
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Shui avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wai Ping 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.
Good exchange - Wai Ping coming out on top.
Wai Ping lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shui has a takedown stuffed.
Shui swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wai Ping counters with an outside leg kick.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Shui counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wai Ping won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wai Ping can't do much from the bottom here.
Shui tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shui misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shui cracks Wai Ping with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shui tries to move to mount but Wai Ping blocks the move with his legs.
Shui landing strikes.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Shui goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wai Ping rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shui's guard! Nice work there by Wai Ping!
Wai Ping is stalling in the full guard.
Wai Ping trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Shui looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Wai Ping drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shui dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Wai Ping avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shui working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shui is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wai Ping avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shui won't allow Wai Ping to sweep him here.
Shui trying to control but Wai Ping is working from the bottom. #T3#
Shui being controlled here momentarily.
Shui postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Wai Ping working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shui doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shui manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shui advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wai Ping keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Shui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wai Ping keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wai Ping wants to control but Shui is keeping busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shui wants to take a breather but Wai Ping is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wai Ping tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shui was well out of range. Poor timing from Wai Ping.
Shui with a poor takedown
and Wai Ping counters with a left to the body.
Shui takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shui's coach down at Hunter MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shui's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shui throws a combination that misses
letting Wai Ping counter with a right hand.
Shui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shui tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wai Ping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lu Wai Ping will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shui misses the jab.
Wai Ping with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wai Ping throws a right and a left that Shui avoids nicely.
Shui throws an off balance right hand
and Wai Ping counters with a nice uppercut.
Wai Ping throws out a loose jab but Shui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shui with the counter takedown but Wai Ping avoids it easily.
Wai Ping checks a leg kick.
Wai Ping throws a body kick that misses.
Shui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wai Ping manages to avoid it.
Wai Ping changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shui throws a jab when Wai Ping was well out of range.
Wai Ping shoots in for a takedown but Shui shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui slips a straight right by Wai Ping.
Shui scores with a jab. Wai Ping acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shui walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shui looks to score with a jab to the body but Wai Ping is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Wai Ping tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
The fighters circling - Shui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wai Ping changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wai Ping just misses with a punch to the body.
Shui with a nice cross.
Wai Ping works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wai Ping is defended easily by Shui.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Wai Ping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wai Ping avoids the body shot from Shui.
A big right from Wai Ping misses.
Shui feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wai Pings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body punch from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping swats away the attempt to clinch by Shui.
Shui lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Shui cracks Wai Ping with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wai Ping motions for Shui to come forward. Wai Ping throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shui tries to clinch but Wai Ping is having none of it.
Wai Ping half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Shui drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wai Ping looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shui is one step ahead there.
Wai Ping wants to hit a switch here but Shui passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wai Ping there!
Shui controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Wai Ping can't escape the position.
Shui takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wai Ping regains half guard.
Shui perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shui drops an elbow to the side of Wai Ping's head.
Lin Shui has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shui throwing shots but Wai Ping is blocking nicely. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wai Ping is doing well to control the position and prevent Shui from advancing to side control.
Wai Ping is looking for a sweep. Shui is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shui missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shui is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shui has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wai Ping tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Shui there.
Shui missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shui throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wai Ping tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lin Shui 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Shui takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Wai Ping gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wai Ping lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wai Ping goes for a takedown attempt but Shui pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shui thows a leg kick but Wai Ping checks it #TD#
and Wai Ping counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wai Ping working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Shui's thigh. Shui counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wai Ping tries to free his leg and advance position but Shui is retaining full guard.
Shui looking to control.
#SUB2#
Shui has his foot on Wai Ping's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wai Ping works his way back into a safe position though.
Wai Ping wants to pass the guard but Shui is keeping the position.#T1#
Shui is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wai Ping trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wai Ping is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wai Ping preventing the sweep.
Shui keeping full guard, as Wai Ping tries to pass.
Shui keeping moving, preventing Wai Ping from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wai Ping tries to clinch #TD2#
and Shui counters with a takedown into side control.
Wai Ping manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wai Ping wants to control but Shui is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wai Ping tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
Wai Ping has hold of Shui's hands but Shui slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shui drops an elbow to the side of Wai Ping's head.
Shui looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shui working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wai Ping's thigh. Wai Ping counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Shui throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Shui 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.
Wai Ping trying to keep a closed guard but Shui is proving a slippery customer.
Shui landing some decent shots from guard.
Shui trying to control but Wai Ping is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shui scores with the left hand. Wai Ping knows he should have avoided that one.
Lu Wai Ping is winning the standup battle so far.
Wai Ping misses with a hook.
Shui misses with an uppercut.
Shui throws a body shot but no joy.
Lu Wai Ping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Wai Ping has Shui up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wai Ping is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shui gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wai Ping with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shui. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The referee calls for Shui to work.
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 Lu Wai Ping.
I think Wai Ping has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Lin Shui!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Lin Shui!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Lin Shui!
Lin Shui wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
GC 197
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Stark checks a leg kick.
Stark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shui. Shui obviously looking to wear him down.
Stark 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Shui does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Shui throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stark tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shui is in Stark's guard.#ES2#
Stark is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shui presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shui misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Shui won't allow it.
Shui's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch.
Stark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Stark.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Shui saw that one coming.
Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Shui's shoulder, as Shui tries to avoid the shot.
Shui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Shui misses with a straight right.
Shui misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely.
Shui throws a leg kick which misses Stark's front leg but catches the back leg as Stark tries to avoid it.
Shui throws a shot to the body.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shui moves away.
Stark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shui's head backwards.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shui.
Shui throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Stark stalks Shui and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shui's face. Shui staggers backwards, shaken.
Stark lands with a straight right. Shui didn't see that one coming.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
and Shui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shui with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stark to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark misses with an uppercut.
Stark checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stark throws a counter combo.
Stark lunges at Shui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shui's hand.
Shui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shui was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Shui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shui was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shui appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stark throws a sloppy body shot
and Shui counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Stark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stark throws a low kick but Shui avoids it.
Shui misses with a low kick.
Shui misses the shot to the body.
Shui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shui throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
No joy there for Shui, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shui takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shui swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shui swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Stark cracks Shui with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shui throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stark throws a body punch but Shui moves out of range.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Shui is just out of range.
Shui takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shui throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stark.
Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shui throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shui, right into the meat.
Stark is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Stark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shui.
Brandon Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark misses with a hook.
Stark throws an off balance right hand
and Shui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shui lands a leg kick that knocks Stark off balance momentarily.
Stark cracks Shui with an open hand slap.
Shui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shui scores with a nice right hand.
Stark lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shui moves away from the strike by Stark.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shui.
Stark throws a lazy right hand but Shui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shui half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shui misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shui manages to avoid it.
Shui throws a hook but Stark blocks it.#T4#
Stark misses with a low kick as Shui jumps back.
Shui takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Shui.
An inside leg kick from Shui misses.
Stark scores with a jab to the body.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stark misses with the combination.
Shui is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stark.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Shui closes the distance and pushes Stark back into the cage.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shui lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shui lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Brandon Stark has been cut.
Stark throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Stark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Good shot there by Stark.#TD#
Shui fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stark sprawls well initially but Shui persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shui looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stark trying to control but Shui postures up.
Stark is looking to improve his position.
Shui is taking a breather. Stark says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui is trying to control the action in half guard but Stark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Shui is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Stark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shui looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shui shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Stark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandon Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shui looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.
Stark misses with a lunging right hand
and Shui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Shui.
Shui is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stark.
Stark avoids the body shot from Shui.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Shui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shui tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shui fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stark on the side of the head.
Shui misses with a wild body shot.
Shui uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
Shui connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stark. Stark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stark misses with an uppercut
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Shui counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shui.
Shui missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shui stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.#T3##SUB2#
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shui is aware though and is defending well.
Shui is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shui trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Shui is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shui's guard. #REVB##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Shui is controlling Stark's posture.
Shui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shui controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lin Shui dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Stark's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Stark throws a series of punches but Shui avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Shui swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shui sizes up Stark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Shui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Shui.
Stark looks for the body kick but Shui saw that one coming.
Shui takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Shui blocks the low kick.
Shui throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Shui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shui can pounce on him.
Shui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Danga de danga de dang - Shui scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shui waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Stark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shui takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shui misses with a body shot.
Stark throws out a counter right but Shui avoids it with no problem.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shui.
Shui avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stark throws a combination that misses
and Shui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark throws a body punch but Shui moves out of range.
Shui moves out of range of the body kick from Stark.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shui moves away.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
Shui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Shui misses the target.
Shui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Stark misses with the combination.
Shui throws the kick towards the body but Stark avoids it.
Stark misses with a right hand
and Shui makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shui takes one to the chin there.
Brandon Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shui cracks a nice hook into Stark's ribs.#T2#
Shui throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Shui throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shui throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Stark misses.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shui manages to avoid it.
Shui waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Shui fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stark.
Shui avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Shui was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stark.
Shui slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Shui looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stark!
Shui tries to move to mount but Stark blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Shui goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stark rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shui's guard! Nice work there by Stark!
Shui is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Stark stands up over Shui, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#
Shui is rocked!
Stark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Shui is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brandon Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stark postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Shui covers up, he's hurt! Stark keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Stark and the ref steps in to end the fight! Stark can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Stark!
A relieved looking Brandon Stark 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:
GC 190
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Shui fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGregor to the ground. Shui is now in McGregor's guard.
Shui slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shui looking to sit in guard and control but McGregor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shui controlling McGregor's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui is continuing to stall.#T1#
McGregor stays in close to Shui's body and controls the position.
Shui is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGregor passes into half guard.
McGregor wants to stand up but Shui has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Shui controlling the position well.
Shui 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.#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.
Shui tries to get to full guard but McGregor has control of the leg.
McGregor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shui defending well though.
Shui is holding on to half guard well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shui is looking to improve his position.
Shui manages to get to full guard.
Shui has McGregor pulled in close to control his posture. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGregor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shui connects with a leg kick. McGregor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shui 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.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shui avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Shui fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
Shui is looking for the big counter here.
Shui looks to land a body kick but McGregor moved away.#T4#
McGregor blocks a jab.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Shui scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Shui circles away.
Shui is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGregor with a body shot.
Shui looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shui feints and then cracks McGregor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGregor down.
McGregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shui. That's going to slow McGregor down.
McGregor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGregor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lin Shui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Shui pushes him off.
Shui slips under a jab from McGregor.
Shui tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
McGregor rushes Shui and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shui blocking some punches.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Shui tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
Shui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lin Shui 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#
Shui misses with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Shui.#CL#
McGregor clinches.
Shui lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor tries to throw a body punch but Shui avoids it by throwing McGregor back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shui.
McGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shui.
Knees to the body from McGregor.
Shui lands a knee to the head.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shui blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shui on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Shui as the two fighters clinch.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shui backwards.
Shui tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shui has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGregor takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shui scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shui with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
Shui lands an elbow that stopped McGregor in his tracks for a moment.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shui controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Shui on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shui.
Shui unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McGregor! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Shui is unloading with more strikes now! McGregor drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lin Shui!
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Event:
RS 159 Full Of Rage
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Shui wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bushwacker misses with an uppercut
and Shui counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bushwacker thinking.
Lin Shui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shui with a hook.
Shui throws a body punch but Bushwacker moves out of range.
Bushwacker throws a right hand that misses
and Bushwacker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bushwacker throws a hook but Shui blocks it.
Bushwacker looks to land a left hand but Shui moved out of range nicely.
Shui misses with the body kick
and Bushwacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bushwacker missing with a left hand there. Shui was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Bushwacker misses.
Shui is looking to counter the offense by Bushwacker and move into the clinch.
Shui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bushwacker.
Shui wants to clinch.
Shui lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Shui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shui slips a jab from Bushwacker.
Shui connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bushwacker's hands.
Shui slips a straight right by Bushwacker.
Shui finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD#
Shui feints and as Bushwacker raises his hands in defense, Shui changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shui stops Bushwacker from standing up.
Bushwacker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bushwacker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Bushwacker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Shui is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bushwacker.
Shui with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shui moves away from the strike by Bushwacker. #T2#
Bushwacker blocks a jab.
Bushwacker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bushwacker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Shui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shui shoots in looking for a takedown. Bushwacker tries to sprawl out of it but Shui keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bushwacker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shui checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shui looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shui misses with a straight left.
Bushwacker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bushwacker throws out the jab.
Shui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushwacker was well out of range. Poor timing from Shui.
Shui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bushwacker manages to avoid it.
Bushwacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shui sizes up Bushwacker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shui shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bushwacker sprawls well. Bushwacker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shui gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lin Shui. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Shui lands with an overhand left.
Shui misses with a hook to the body
and Bushwacker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bushwacker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bushwacker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shui tries to clinch up
and Bushwacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bushwacker scores with a hook.
Shui looks to land a left hand but Bushwacker moved out of range nicely.
Shui cracks Bushwacker with a good jab.
Shui looks to land a left hand but Bushwacker moved out of range nicely.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Bushwacker blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bushwacker! But no joy.
Shui lands with a cross.
Bushwacker lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bushwacker throws a shot from downtown. Shui moves away and avoids it.
Bushwacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bushwacker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A low kick from Shui is predictable there
and Bushwacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bushwacker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bobby Bushwacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bushwacker.
Shui connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bushwacker. Bushwacker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bushwacker manages to avoid it.
Bushwacker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donk. Shui catches Bushwacker right on the button with a cross.
Bushwacker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bushwacker.
Shui tries to close the distance and clinch but Bushwacker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bushwacker thumps Shui with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lin Shui will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shui lands a nice hook to Bushwacker's body. Bushwacker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bushwacker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shui fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bushwacker.
Shui on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shui misses with a double jab
and Bushwacker counters with a three punch combo that has Shui backing up. Shui nods at Bushwacker to acknowledge the strikes.
Bushwacker slips under a jab from Shui.
Shui misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Bushwacker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Bushwacker tries to sprawl but Shui drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bushwacker tries to kick Shui off but Shui keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bushwacker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shui scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bushwacker wants to get back to his feet.
Shui is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shui has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Shui.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bushwacker is trying to stand back up but Shui is controlling him
Bushwacker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shui is working away from the top position though.
Bushwacker tries to get to full guard but Shui has control of the leg.
Shui works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bushwacker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#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.
Shui sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shui is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shui looking to finish Bushwacker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bushwacker!
Bushwacker really wants to buck Shui off and get back to his feet.
Shui cracks Bushwacker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bushwacker wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Bushwacker is trying to escape the mount.
Shui working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Shui jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bushwacker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bushwacker and Shui has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shui is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bushwacker is looking to regain half guard here but Shui keeps moving and retains side control.
Bushwacker wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Bushwacker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shui works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shui trying to control the action but Bushwacker is working from the bottom.
Shui is staying tight to Bushwacker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Shui advances to full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shui content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lin Shui dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bushwacker lands with a hook. Shui tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shui thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bushwacker moves out of range of the strikes.
Shui connects with a looping right hand.
We've been informed that Bushwacker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bushwacker slaps away a takedown attempt from Shui, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bushwacker misses with a right hand
and Shui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shui lands a nice hook to Bushwacker's body. Bushwacker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shui - that will leave a mark!
Shui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bushwacker can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shui looks to land a body kick but Bushwacker moved away.
Lin Shui is winning the standup battle so far.
Bushwacker misses with a body shot
and Shui counters with a stiff right hand.
Bushwacker thuds his right hand into Shui's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shui lands a body shot.
#T1#
Bushwacker throws the left hand but Shui avoids the punch easily.
Shui feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bushwacker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shui connects with a solid leg kick.
Shui fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bushwacker on the side of the head.
Bushwacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shui tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bushwacker manages to circle out of the way.
Bushwacker leaves Shui with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shui throws a low kick but Bushwacker moves out of range easily.
Shui throws a good cross that connects.
Nice jab there from Shui.
A clash of legs there as Bushwacker blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bushwacker. Shui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bushwacker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shui has time to react.
Lin Shui is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#
Shui is rocked!#T2#
Bushwacker lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Shui head around and knocks him out cold! Bushwacker hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Bushwacker!
Bobby Bushwacker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RS 153 Breakin' Bones
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Boom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shui misses with a body shot.
Boom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shui blocks a jab.
Shui appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shui on the side of the head.#TD2#
Shui looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boom looking to control but Shui passes into half guard.
Boom wants to control the action here but instead Shui manages to pass to full mount!
Shui controlling his opponent.
Boom tries to hold on but Shui postures up.
Shui controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
A nice elbow there by Shui.
Boom tries to reverse the position but Shui maintains control.
Shui wants to control the pace but Boom is squirming around nicely.
Boom can't escape the position.
Shui controlling from mount.
Boom tries to lock up and control but Shui gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Shui there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Shui avoids the attempt from Boom to control.
Boom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shui is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shui lands a big elbow.
Shui tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shui trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shui controlling his opponent. #T3#
Boom is desperately trying to improve his position but Shui has a good base and remains in mount.
Boom is working hard here to advance position.
Boom regains half guard.
Shui trying to control the pace.
Shui 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.
Shui missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shui thows a huge punch but Boom dodges it nicely.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shui keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boom tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
Shui frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boom regains half guard.
Shui has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shui is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Boom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shui working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lin Shui dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shui, right into the meat.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shui drops his hands momentarily and Boom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shui is looking to chop away at Boom's legs.
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shui.
Shui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom lands with a cross.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shui has a takedown stuffed.
Boom throws a lazy right hand but Shui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shui throws a leg kick that misses.
Boom throws a hook but Shui blocks it.
Shui misses with a hook
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shui ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shui is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Boom looks for the body kick but Shui saw that one coming.
Shui takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Shui fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boom, pushing him back against the cage.
Shui keeps control of Boom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Shui.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shui.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shui.
Boom misses with some punches.
Shui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boom tries to work over Shui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boom is trying to break the clinch but Shui is controlling him.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Shui controls the action.
Shui lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Boom has been cut.
Shui is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A hook to the body from Shui.
#T2#
Shui lands with a right to the head.
Shui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shui lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boom misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shui is working Boom over against the cage.
Boom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boom blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Shui. #BC#
Boom breaks the clinch.
Shui takes one on the button.
Boom throws a body shot but no joy.
Shui has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shui throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shui throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boom's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boom duly obliges.
Shui scores with a kick to the body.
Boom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Shui fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom tries to bum rush Shui with a series of wild strikes but Shui uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shui jabs Boom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boom looks for the body kick but Shui saw that one coming.
Shui comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shui scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Boom misses.
Shui throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shui thumps Boom with a low kick.
We've been told by Boom's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shui scores with a nice head shot.
Shui stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom throwing a counter right hand but Shui manages to avoid it.
Shui connects with a leg kick. Boom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shui lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
A shot to the body from Shui misses
and Boom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shui throws a leg kick which misses Boom's front leg but catches the back leg as Boom tries to avoid it.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom staying out of range there.
Shui throws a jab when Boom was well out of range.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shui.
Shui walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Shui is rocked!
Boom throws an uppercut from hell that sends Shui clean off his feet! He's out cold! Boom stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Boom!
During a confident post fight interview, DJ Boom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RS 147 Lights Out
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Shui throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dewey.
Shui misses with a body kick.
Shui swings for the body but Dewey moves out of range.
Dewey has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shui is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dewey moves away.
Dewey moves out of range of the leg kick from Shui.
Shui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dewey.
Dewey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shui just misses with a punch to the body.
Dewey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shui.
Shui scores with a hook to the body. Dewey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dewey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dewey manages to avoid it.
Shui sets himself, and Dewey steps forward looking for the clinch! Shui avoids it this time.
Shui throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shui misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Dewey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Shui content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shui has been working on his balance at Hunter MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dewey.
Shui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shui tries to work over Dewey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dewey blocks an elbow strike.
Shui working aggressively here.
Shui being controlled against the cage.
Dewey letting Shui take a breather here.
Shui tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dewey tries to work over Shui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shui misses with a knee strike.
Shui is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Shui fails to land. #T2#
Dewey struggles to land a body shot inside as Shui controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Shui.
Dewey keeps control of Shui as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dewey blocks a body shot from Shui.
Shui misses with the head strike.
Shui swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shui will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dewey up against the cage.
Shui is struggling to control the position.
Shui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dewey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shui throws a punch but it's blocked by Dewey. #T3#
Shui throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dewey.
A bit of stalling here from Dewey.
Dewey misses with a punch to the body.
Shui throws an elbow but it misses.
Dewey presses Shui against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shui tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Shui breaks from the clinch.
Shui fakes the leg kick and cracks Dewey in the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shui.#TD#
Dewey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dewey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shui defends well.#T4#
Shui in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shui sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dewey's guard.
Dewey is trying to control but can't.
Shui takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dewey is trying to control but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dewey is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shui connects with a nice short shot to Dewey's temple.
Shui tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dewey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lin Shui dominated that round.
That's time! Shui's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Shui clinches up against the cage.
Shui lands a shoulder strike.
Dewey blocks an uppercut.
Dewey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dewey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shui lands with a left to the head.
Shui tries to land knees in the clinch but Dewey avoids the damage to the body.
Shui with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dewey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shui or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewey blocks an elbow strike.
Dewey blocks the elbow strike.
Dewey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shui's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dewey avoids the elbow strike from Shui, against the cage.
#T1#
Dewey digs a right hand underneath Shui's ribcage. Shui let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shui misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dewey.
Shui putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dewey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shui misses with a punch on the inside.
Shui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dewey can do to turn this around?
Shui tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dewey avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Shui.
Shui pushes off an throws an elbow but Dewey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dewey throws an elbow that misses.
Shui lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dewey.
Dewey takes an elbow to the temple.
Dewey tries to work over Shui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dewey lands a hook that snaps the head of Shui backwards.
Shui avoiding damage as Dewey throws knees to the body.
#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dewey avoiding damage.
Dewey struggles to land a body shot inside as Shui controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dewey.
Shui is pushing Dewey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dewey tries a body shot but Shui blocks it.
Nice elbow from Shui.
Shui is trying to maintain a safe position but Dewey gets an underhook and turns Shui into the cage.
Shui looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Dewey as the two fighters clinch.
Shui using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Shui throws a head punch that misses.
Shui tries to throw a body punch but Dewey avoids it by throwing Shui back against the cage.
Shui stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dewey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Shui fails to land.
Dewey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dewey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shui's elbow.
Shui working aggressively here.
Dewey tries to throw a body punch but Shui avoids it by throwing Dewey back against the cage.
Shui tries to stall but Dewey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dewey.
Dewey lands with a left to the head.
Shui makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dewey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shui.#T4#
Shui taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dewey.
Dewey misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Dewey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shui.
Shui jabs Dewey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shui.
Shui feints and then cracks Dewey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dewey down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Shui instigates a clinch.
Shui has a couple of punches blocked by Dewey.
Shui stalling in the clinch but Dewey improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shui.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lin Shui dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dewey motions for Shui to come forward. Dewey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shui is looking to counter punch.
Shui turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shui is looking to wear down Dewey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shui thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Shui has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shui gets through Dewey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dewey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shui backwards.
Shui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shui.
Shui's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewey tries a body shot but Shui blocks it.
Shui throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Dewey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shui looks to land a body kick but Dewey moved away.
Shui throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Shui throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shui connects with a body shot.
Shui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dewey as he avoids it easily.
William Dewey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dewey misses with an uppercut
and Shui counters with a nice leg kick.
Shui lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dewey misses the target.
Shui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dewey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dewey moves away.
William Dewey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shui looks to throw a body kick
and Dewey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shui's corner calls for a 1-2. Shui obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shui misses with a wild body shot.
Lin Shui is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL#
Shui moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dewey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dewey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shui pushes Dewey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dewey gets through Shui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shui tries a body shot but Dewey blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shui throws an elbow but misses.
Dewey lands a body punch.
Shui leaning against his opponent.
Shui misses with an elbow over the top.
Shui misses with the head strike.
Shui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Dewey takes an elbow to the temple.
Shui misses with the head strike.
Dewey tries to throw a body punch but Shui avoids it by throwing Dewey back against the cage.
Dewey lands a left hand.
Shui has a couple of punches blocked by Dewey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dewey.
Dewey blocks an elbow strike from Shui.
Dewey avoids the elbow strike from Shui, against the cage.
Dewey blocking some punches.
Shui throws an elbow but it misses.
Dewey tries to throw a body punch but Shui avoids it by throwing Dewey back against the cage.
Shui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Dewey letting Shui take a breather here.
Dewey letting Shui take a breather here.
Shui gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Shui lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shui pushes off an throws an elbow but Dewey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dewey lands with a right to the head.
Shui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dewey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shui will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dewey up against the cage.
Dewey tries a body shot but Shui blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lin Shui showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shui has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lin Shui!
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Event:
RS 141 Champions
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Shui tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shui slips a straight right by Nakano.
Nakano misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Shui gets tackled into the cage by Nakano. Nakano maintains the clinch.
Nakano working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shui.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shui goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakano prevents it.
#TD2#
Shui is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nakano can't fight it off and eventually Shui manages to take the fight to the floor. Nakano looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano wants to sweep here but Shui controlling him for the moment.
Nakano has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shui has passed into side control.
#T1#
Shui throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shui controlling the position from side mount.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Nakano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shui has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nakano!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakano wants to control but Shui is having none of it.
Nakano regains half guard.
Shui sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakano defending well though.
Nakano is pressing down on Shui's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nakano wants to hit a switch here but Shui passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nakano there!
Shui cracks Nakano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T3#
Nakano throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Shui scoring with strikes but Nakano is staying in there.
Nakano has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Shui's lack of action.
Nakano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shui.
Shui prevents Nakano from improving his position.
Shui throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shui wants to free his trapped foot but Nakano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shui prevents Nakano from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Nakano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shui is working away from the top position though.
Shui is trying to control. Nakano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shui working the head and body with strikes.
Nakano is not content to let Shui control the position.
Shui stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shui seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lin Shui dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nakano looks to land a right hand but Shui moved out of range.
Nakano misses with a hook. Shui ducked under it nicely.
Shui lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shui tries for a takedown but Nakano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shui swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakano darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
Nakano drops Shui with a beautiful combination! Shui stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nakano is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Lin Shui has been cut.
Nakano misses with a left hand
and Shui counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shui ducks under a wild hook from Nakano.
Shui walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Shui is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Nakano engages and cracks Shui with a massive lead left hook - Shui tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Nakano is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Minoru Nakano!
Minoru Nakano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lin Shui was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone knows my opponent here has a very bad habit of testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a 'No-Contest.''.
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Event:
GK 135 - Dall vs Lee
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Shui.
#CL#
Paniccia gets tackled into the cage by Shui. Shui maintains the clinch.
Paniccia misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paniccia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paniccia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shui's elbow.
Shui lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Piero Paniccia has been cut.
Paniccia is trying to pull guard but Shui has him pressed against the cage.
Paniccia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paniccia struggles to land a body shot inside as Shui controls his hands.
Shui blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Shui.
#BC#
Shui breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Shui closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Paniccia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shui landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Shui happy to just control the position for now.
Shui scoring with punches and elbows.
Paniccia tries to improve position but can't.
Paniccia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shui just content to control the position.
Paniccia tries to buck Shui off but Shui is having none of it.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Paniccia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shui is chipping away with strikes.
Shui connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Paniccia some visible discomfort.
Shui takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Paniccia to pass into mount.
Paniccia is bucking up trying to escape but Shui cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Paniccia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shui landing strikes from the mount.
Shui prevents Paniccia from getting the reversal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shui with shots to the head and body - Paniccia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Paniccia gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paniccia has hold of Shui's hands but Shui slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shui wants to control but Paniccia is keeping him busy.
Paniccia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shui advances to half guard.
Shui is nestled in close to Paniccia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paniccia taking some punishment here, with Shui in his half guard.
Paniccia punching from the bottom.
#T3#
Ground and pound from Shui.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paniccia trying to control but Shui postures up.
Shui looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shui has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shui lands a big shot there that rocks Paniccia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shui is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Paniccia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shui fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#
Paniccia is rocked!
Shui raining down shots from the mount!
Paniccia is still in real trouble! Can Shui finish him?
Shui raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paniccia regains half guard.
Shui 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.
Shui works his way into side control. #T4#
Paniccia taking a bit of punishment here - Shui scoring with strikes.
Shui working the body and head with strikes.
Shui scoring with punches from side control.
Paniccia is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shui is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shui dominating with strikes here.
Shui postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Paniccia badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Shui around the waist but Shui pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Shui is the winner by TKO! Shui jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lin Shui!
After the fight, Lin Shui 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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Event:
GK 132 - Boom vs Hughes 2
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Pratchett swings widly with a right hand
and Shui counters with a series of strikes. Pratchett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pratchett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pratchett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pratchett wants it to stay on the feet.
Pratchett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Shui has Pratchett up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pratchett.
Shui pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pratchett wants a takedown.
Pratchett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shui's efforts to push away.
Pratchett misses with some punches.
Pratchett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shui's efforts to push away.
Pratchett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pratchett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shui's efforts to push away.#T1#
Shui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pratchett backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shui obliges.#TD#
Shui is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pratchett is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shui to the mat. Shui regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Shui lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pratchett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shui tries to free his leg and advance position but Pratchett is retaining full guard.
Pratchett wants to sweep here but Shui controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Shui looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Pratchett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shui defends it easily.
Shui wants to control from the top but Pratchett keeps moving.
Shui advances to half guard.
Pratchett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shui.
Pratchett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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!
Shui landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shui is trying to control the action in half guard but Pratchett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Shui lands with a punch from half guard.
Shui frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pratchett tries to lock up and control but Shui gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pratchett is working to get back to half guard.
Pratchett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pratchett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shui scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shui seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pratchett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pratchett is trying to control but can't.
Shui wants to pass to mount but Pratchett is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Pratchett controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Shui slips a nice elbow through Pratchett's hands, connecting with Pratchett's forehead.#SUB#
Pratchett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pratchett moves into full guard.
Shui throws a big right hand that misses.
Shui scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lin Shui dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pratchett lands with a shot to the body.
Shui walks into a straight right hand from Pratchett.
Pratchett throws a body punch but Shui moves out of range.
Shui throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pratchett.
Shui scores with a push kick.
Pratchett scores with a jab.
Pratchett throws the left hand but Shui avoids the punch easily.
Shui blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Shui closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lin Shui has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shui is looking to advance position but Pratchett won't allow it. #SUB#
Pratchett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pratchett tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.#T1#
Shui wants to take a breather but Pratchett is having none of it.
Pratchett tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Shui wants to work for an arm triangle but Pratchett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pratchett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shui.
Pratchett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pratchett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pratchett being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Pratchett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Pratchett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pratchett keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully. #T3#
Pratchett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pratchett tests Shui's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shui swinging wildly here.
Shui leaves Pratchett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shui is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luke Pratchett is winning the standup battle so far.
Pratchett thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Shui 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Pratchett jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Shui gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Shui breaks from the clinch.
Shui misses with a few strikes there.
Lin Shui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shui connects with a solid leg kick.
Shui moves away from the strike by Pratchett.
Pratchett connects with a nice looking jab.
Shui throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
so Pratchett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pratchett with a nice head shot there.
Pratchett 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.
Pratchett scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Pratchett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shui defending well as Pratchett loads up on a big left hand.
Shui lands a jab to Pratchett's midsection.
Shui throws a low kick, looking for Pratchett's leg but Pratchett calmly moves out of range.
Pratchett lands an overhand right.
Shui tries to clinch there but Pratchett circles away.
Shui looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pratchett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pratchett missing with a left hand there. Shui was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pratchett lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett is looking to slow Shui down with leg kicks.
A cross from Pratchett lands.
Pratchett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shui finds it's way round the side to connect with Pratchett's head.
Pratchett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Shui lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pratchett throws out a loose jab but Shui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shui uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pratchett has time to react.
Pratchett dips to his left and cracks Shui with an uppercut!#ROC#
Shui is rocked!
Shui looks to clinch
and Pratchett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shui is still on wobbly legs! Can Pratchett finish him?
Shui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pratchett connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Shui out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Pratchett!
After the fight, Luke Pratchett 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.
The defeated Lin Shui had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone knows my opponent here has a very bad habit of testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a 'No-Contest.''.
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Event:
USFC 153
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Shui tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Ciz counters with a shoot takedown. Shui fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shui manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ciz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shui lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ciz backwards.
Ciz wants a takedown.
#BC#
Shui manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shui. Ciz does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Ciz rushes Shui and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ciz dodges an elbow strike from Shui.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Shui breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ciz motions for Shui to come forward. Ciz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ciz throws out a leg kick but Shui moves out of range and Ciz only half commits. #T1#
Shui connects with a body shot that sends Ciz's belly button to the back.#TD#
Shui gets the takedown into side control.
Ciz dodges the ground and pound from Shui.
Ciz sneaks back into half guard.
Ciz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Shui is trying to control. Ciz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shui slows the pace down in half guard.
Ciz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shui. #T2#
Shui tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ciz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ciz has his hands clasped together around Shui's back. He's all about the action.
Ciz has hold of Shui's hands but Shui slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shui is trying to control the action in half guard but Ciz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shui looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shui throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ciz wants to control but Shui is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB#
Shui is looking for a kimura but Ciz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shui to get the leverage.
Ciz is looking to control Shui's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ciz avoid being mounted?
Ciz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ciz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shui 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.
Ciz trying to hold on to Shui's head to control him but Shui postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Shui wants to work for an arm triangle but Ciz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shui working the head and body with strikes.
Shui works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Ciz's face as Shui controls the position.
Shui throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ciz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ciz is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shui seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shui is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ciz is positioning himself well to prevent Shui advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lin Shui dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ciz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shui is fending him off so far but Ciz persists. Nope, Shui circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Ciz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shui is looking to improve his position.
Lin Shui overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shui is trying to maintain the position but Ciz is very close to passing his half guard.
Ciz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shui keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ciz wants to take a breather but Shui is having none of it. #T1#
Shui tries to roll over but Ciz keeps him under control.
Shui taking some punishment here, with Ciz in his half guard.
Ciz trying to control from Shui's half guard. Shui has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ciz 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. #SUB#
Shui is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Shui had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ciz defends it easily.#T2#
Ciz pushes down on Shui's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ciz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shui defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Ciz. #SUB2#
Ciz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shui doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ciz.
Ciz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shui keeps working.
Shui wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Shui gets back to full guard.
Shui looking for a sweep. Not yet Shui, not yet.
Ciz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ciz advances to half guard.
Shui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciz can do to turn this around?
Ciz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shui makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shui.
Ciz advances to half guard.
Shui is trying to control but can't.
Shui works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shui can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ciz controls the pace.#T4#
Ciz chips away with some ground and pound.
Ciz trying to control but Shui is working from the bottom.
Ciz throwing strikes but missing.
Shui has momentary wrist control but Ciz slips an elbow through the middle.
Shui bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ciz's guard. #REVR#
Ciz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shui manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Shui had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ciz defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ciz wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Ciz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shui's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shui fails with a takedown attempt.
Shui shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ciz but Ciz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Shui.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ciz stuffs the takedown.
Ciz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lin Shui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciz has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Shui blocks the body kick.
It looked like Shui wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shui looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ciz throws a front kick aimed at Shui's knee but Shui avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Ciz.
Ciz swings for the body but Shui moves out of range.
Shui swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shui throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Ciz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ciz wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving. #SUB#
Shui working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ciz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ciz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shui wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Ciz looking to sit in guard and control but Shui gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ciz working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Ciz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shui distracts Ciz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shui is looking to work some ground and pound but Ciz has wrist control.
Shui looking to sit in guard and control but Ciz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shui looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Shui is pulling down on Ciz's head. It's preventing any offense from Ciz, at least for the moment.
Ciz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ciz wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ciz working his ground and pound in the gym.
Ciz lands a couple of digs.
Shui bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ciz's guard. #REVR#
Shui is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Shui is looking to work some ground and pound but Ciz has wrist control.
Ciz trying to keep a closed guard but Shui is proving a slippery customer.
Shui is fighting to break Ciz's control of his arms but Ciz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ciz wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ciz trying to control the position.
Ciz wants to sweep here but Shui controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Ciz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ciz 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Ciz!
After winning the bout, George Ciz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Lin Shui was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone knows my opponent here has a very bad habit of testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a 'No-Contest.''.
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Event:
USFC 146
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
McCringe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
McCringe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shui's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shui looking to control.
Shui keeping moving, preventing McCringe from controlling successfully.
McCringe postures up in Shui's guard and throws a big left but Shui blocks it. #SUB#
Shui had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCringe defends it easily.
Shui is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCringe wants to get back to full guard.
McCringe wants to control but Shui is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Shui has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McCringe defend it? Shui steps over the head and cranks it - McCringe is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shui!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lin Shui!
In his post fight interview, Lin Shui started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
USFC 141
Date: Feb 27, 2017 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Shui. Beautiful body shot.
Shui throws a shot from downtown. Longworth moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Shui scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shui trying to control the position but Longworth is working away.
Shui fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shui working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shui controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth regains half guard.
Shui wants to control but Longworth is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Longworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shui pulls his head out easily.
Longworth lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. #T1#
Shui passes to side control.
Longworth is trying to improve his position.
Longworth is trying to escape the position but Shui is controlling the position.
Shui working the head with strikes.
Shui throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shui wants to control but Longworth is keeping him busy.
Shui creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shui lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Longworth keeps working. #T2#
Shui working the head and body with strikes.
Longworth is looking to regain half guard here but Shui keeps moving and retains side control.
Longworth is working hard here to advance position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shui working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Shui scoring with punches and elbows.
Shui tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shui taking a breather here.
Shui wants to control but Longworth is keeping him busy.
Longworth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Shui works his way to full guard. Good work.
Longworth stopping the sweep attempt from Shui.
Longworth throws a strike but Shui rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shui makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Longworth seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Shui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Longworth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shui has managed to get both his arms back between Longworth's legs - danger averted.
Shui postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Longworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longworth is keeping the position for now.
Longworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shui trying to control but Longworth is working from the bottom. #T4#
Longworth keeping full guard, as Shui tries to pass. #SUB#
Longworth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shui can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Longworth looking for a guillotine here but Shui defends easily.
Shui trying to control but Longworth is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shui slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lin Shui dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shui looks for a takedown but Longworth sprawls well.
Longworth tries to counter by clinching up but Shui breaks away and moves out of range.
Shui tried to score with a low kick but Longworth checks it.
Longworth misses with a straight right.
Lin Shui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shui uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longworth.
Shui takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
Shui moves into the clinch.
Shui takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Longworth as Shui tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Longworth.
Longworth working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Shui breaks the clinch.
Longworth misses with a wild body shot.
Shui throws a leg kick that is checked
and Longworth counters with a left and a right that stings Shui.
Shui tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Longworth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Longworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Shui's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shui bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Longworth thows a body kick. Shui tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shui tries to work over Longworth's front leg with a kick but Longworth checks it.
Shui throws a head kick but Longworth moves out of range.
Shui throws a series of punches but Longworth moves out of range.
Longworth jabs at Shui's body.
Shui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longworth misses with a body shot.
Longworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shui lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Shui gets caught napping as Longworth dives in and scores a takedown. Shui manages to retain guard.
Longworth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Longworth landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Shui is rocked!
Longworth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shui's head.
Shui is still in real trouble! Can Longworth finish him?
Shui has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longworth gets to his feet and stands over Shui, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Shui felt that one! Longworth unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Shui from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Longworth!
Vinnie Longworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Lin Shui had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone knows my opponent here has a very bad habit of testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a 'No-Contest.''.
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Event:
USFC 135
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mata.
Shui tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shui.
Mata moves out of range of the body kick.
Mata lunges at Shui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shui's hand.
A jab from Mata finds it's way through Shui's defenses.
Mata swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shui.
Shui throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mata looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shui lands with an uppercut that bounces Mata off the cage and back into range.
Shui takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dado Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shui throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mata swings for the body but Shui moves out of range.
Shui takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Mata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shui doesn't seem phased though.
Shui ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Shui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shui at a distance.
Mata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shui misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shui was well out of range. Poor timing from Mata.
It looks like Mata has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Shui falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mata counters with a low kick, right behind Shui 's knee.
Nice body punch from Mata.
Nice jab there from Mata.
Shui misses with a hook to the body
and Mata counters with a nice 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!
Mata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mata scores with a jab to the body.
Shui with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mata to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
No joy there for Shui, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shui tries to clinch but Mata is having none of it.
Mata is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Mata throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shui was covering up waiting for the punch and Mata finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at The Shit House-(12 coaches, all double elites) inform us that Shui has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shui looking for a sweep. Not yet Shui, not yet.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Shui is retaining full guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata pushing down on Shui's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shui wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shui is just riding it out for now. Mata eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Mata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Mata is working for a kimura but Shui is defending it quite comfortably.
Mata works his way into side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mata advances to mount.
Shui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mata wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mata trying to control but Shui is having none of it.
Shui looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Shui 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 Mata gets his way!
#SUB#
Mata is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dado Mata dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Shui throws a right and a left that Mata avoids nicely. #TD#
Mata shoots in and gets a takedown into Shui's guard.
Mata trying to control but Shui is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mata postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shui is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mata, into his guard. #REVB#
Shui connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Mata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Mata is trying to keep Shui in close.
Mata wants to improve his position but instead Shui has moved into half guard.
Shui is looking to advance position but Mata won't allow it. #T1#
Mata tries to get to full guard but Shui has control of the leg.
Shui is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shui prevents Mata from improving his position.
Shui is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shui can do to turn this around?
Mata is looking to get to half guard.
Shui looking to control but Mata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shui breaks from Mata's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Shui raining down shots from the mount!
Mata regains half guard.
Mata gets back to full guard.
Shui trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shui landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mata looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shui passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shui wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Mata is trying to control Shui's posture but Shui avoids it.
Mata gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shui connects with a nice short shot to Mata's temple.
Mata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mata.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully.
Shui wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Shui advances position into side control!#T4#
Mata is trying to control Shui's posture but Shui avoids it. #SUB2#
Shui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Mata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shui lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mata is trying to control Shui's posture but Shui avoids it.
Mata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lin Shui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shui avoids the body shot from Mata.
Shui throws a right hand that Mata ducks under and follows up with a left that Mata also avoids with ease.
Shui misses with a hook
and Mata makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shui lands a body shot.
Shui tries to close the distance and clinch but Mata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mata misses with a looping right.
Shui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dado Mata is winning the standup battle so far.
Shui is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mata cracks Shui with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata lunges at Shui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shui's hand.
Mata ducks under a wild hook from Shui.
Mata thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Shui throws a big shot that misses.
Shui tries to work over Mata's front leg with a kick but Mata checks it.
Mata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shui stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shui darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Shui drives through and clinches with Mata against the cage.
#BC2#
Shui pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mata misses the jab.
Shui throws a body punch but Mata moves out of range.
Mata throws a body punch but Shui moves out of range.
Mata throws a shot from downtown. Shui moves away and avoids it.
Shui's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shui scrambles back to his feet.
Mata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#
Shui is rocked!
Shui throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mata counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Shui out cold! What a finish! Mata is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dado Mata!
Dado Mata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Lin Shui stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone knows my opponent here has a very bad habit of testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a 'No-Contest.''.
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Event:
USFC 130
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Shui throws an overhand right that lands on Tipton's shoulder, as Tipton tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Shui.
Shui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tipton manages to avoid it.
Shui defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tipton.
Shui throws the left hand but Tipton avoids the punch easily.
Shui throws the left hand but Tipton avoids the punch easily.
Shui lands with an overhand left.
Shui throws a big shot that misses.
Tipton misses with a hook. Shui ducked under it nicely.
Shui is looking to slow Tipton down with leg kicks.
Tipton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shui.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Shui gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tipton avoiding damage as Shui throws knees to the body.
Tipton is looking to break free of the clinch but Shui has double underhooks.
Shui lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Shui has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tipton regains guard immediately.
Shui is working Tipton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Tipton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shui has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tipton is trying to control the position but Shui postures up. #SUB#
Tipton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shui has picked Tipton up and slammed him! Tipton can't keep hold of the triangle and Shui manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Tipton seems a little lost for a moment, as Shui dominates the positioning.
Shui working the ground and pound from side control.
Shui trying to control the action but Tipton is working from the bottom.
Shui is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tipton is looking for a sweep.
Shui scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tipton to see if he's OK.
Tipton tries to improve position but can't.
Shui working the head with strikes. #T3#
Tipton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tipton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shui jumps into side control!
Tipton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tipton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tipton struggling a bit here.
Shui in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4##SUB2#
Shui is trying to get an arm triangle but Tipton is defending well.
Tipton struggling a bit here.
Shui working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tipton taking a bit of punishment here - Shui scoring with strikes.
Tipton tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lin Shui dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shui tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Shui lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tipton doesn't seem phased though.
Shui looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lin Shui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tipton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shui was well out of range. Poor timing from Tipton.
Tipton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tipton goes for a double leg but Shui avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shui continues to drive forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tipton.
Tipton swinging wildly here.
Shui misses with a hook. Tipton ducked under it nicely.
Tipton shoots in but no luck this time.
Tipton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton lands a really nice looking cross but Shui seems unphased.
Tipton throws a leg kick but Shui sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shui throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Tipton counters with a single leg into guard. Shui didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Tipton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shui has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tipton has managed to get both his arms back between Shui's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Shui looking for a guillotine here but Tipton defends easily.
#T1#
Tipton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shui 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.
Shui keeping moving, preventing Tipton from controlling successfully.
Tipton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shui not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tipton won't allow Shui to get back to his feet.
Shui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tipton is looking to work some ground and pound but Shui has wrist control.
Shui working a defensive guard here.
Tipton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shui is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tipton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donk. Tipton catches Shui right on the button with a cross.#T3#
That kick from Shui tenderised Tipton's leg. Tipton is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Shui rushes Tipton and presses him up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shui. #CUT2#
It looks like Byron Tipton has been cut.
Shui throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Shui escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Shui as Tipton shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Tipton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shui has managed to clinch.
Shui is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shui lands with a right to the head.
Shui lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tipton takes a shot to the head.
Tipton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shui gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tipton.
Tipton lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Shui pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shui keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tipton's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Shui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shui throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Tipton counters with a single leg into guard. Shui didn't expect that.
Shui lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shui stopping the sweep attempt from Tipton.
Shui is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tipton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lin Shui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Byron Tipton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shui throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tipton checks a leg kick.
Tipton has a takedown stuffed.
Tipton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shui circles away quickly and effectively.
Shui darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shui fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lin Shui seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Tipton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shui looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Shui explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tipton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tipton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#KD2#
Shui lands a big uppercut and Tipton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tipton looks OK. Shui waves Tipton back to his feet!#ROC2#
Tipton is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Shui! Tipton is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lin Shui!
Lin Shui decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
USFC 124
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Shui blocks a leg kick.
Shui misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shui.
Shui tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jay scoring well with a low kick there.
Shui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shui chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jay can pounce on him.
Jay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shui throws a one two combo.
Shui throws a head kick that misses.
Jay tries a low kick but Shui avoids it.
Jay misses with a low kick.
Jay is looking to chop away at Shui's legs.
Shui pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Jay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shui blocks a jab.#TD2#
Jay gets caught napping as Shui dives in and scores a takedown. Jay manages to retain guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jay manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shui is pushing Jay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shui has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Shui breaks the clinch.
Jay throws a low kick but Shui moves out of range easily.
Shui checks a leg kick nicely.
Shui checks a leg kick.
Shui is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Shui goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Shui is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Shui takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A leg kick checked by Shui.
A slow jab from Jay misses its intended target.
Shui tries to counter with a clinch but Jay shakes him off and moves away.
Bee Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Jay.
Shui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jay throws a low kick but Shui moves out of range easily.
Shui changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shui checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jay tries to score with a low kick but Shui moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Jay clinches with his opponent.
Shui managing to block the knees to the body from Jay.
#T3##BC2#
Shui escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shui shoots in but Jay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jay is looking to counter the offense by Shui and move into the clinch.
Jay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shui has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick from Jay misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jay.
Jay throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shui moves out of range as Jay strikes.
Jay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bee Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay tries a low kick but Shui avoids it.
Shui blocks a leg kick.
Shui fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Jay connects with a leg kick. Shui looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shui.
Shui steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jay.
Jay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shui keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shui with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jay to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shui checks a leg kick.
Jay misses with an uppercut.
Jay throws a leg kick but Shui checks it.
Jay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jay throws a wild body kick that Shui sees coming a mile off.
Shui is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Shui closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jay did well to prevent Shui getting side control.#ES#
Jay has one foot on Shui's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bee Jay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shui jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Shui as he checks the leg kick.
Shui misses with a wild combination.
Lin Shui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shui takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jay throws a chopping leg kick but Shui manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shui drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jay defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shui. Jay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jay tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jay throws a low kick but Shui moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Shui darts in and clinches Jay up against the cage.
Shui is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1##BC#
Jay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shui lands a slapping body shot.
Jay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shui takes a swing at Jay's ribcage but misses.
Shui lands an overhand right.
Jay with a jab.
Jay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shui wants to counter the offense by Jay and move into the clinch position.
Jay thows a leg kick but Shui checks it
and Shui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Jay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shui throws out the jab.
Shui takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shui shoots in but no luck this time.
Jay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shui counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shui closes the distance and clinches up with Jay, looking for a takedown. Shui pushes Jay against the cage but Jay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Shui gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shui drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bee Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lin Shui.
Jay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shui's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Shui manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Jay throws a leg kick but Shui sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shui misses with a double jab.
Jay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shui.
Shui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jay moves away.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shui or perhaps it was just good defense by Jay, which made it look bad.
A big right from Shui misses.
Jay throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Shui counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jay! #ES#
Jay throws Shui to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Jay.
Jay misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Shui counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shui working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
Jay seems keen to control Shui's posture.#SUB#
Jay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shui defends well.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully.
Jay controlling Shui's posture.
Bee Jay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jay is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lin Shui will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Jay throws a hook but Shui avoids it easily.
Shui darts in looking for a takedown but Jay gets double underhooks and turns Shui into the cage.
Shui swats away the attempt to clinch by Jay.
Shui lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shui misses with a wild body shot.
Jay tries to counter by clinching up but Shui breaks away and moves out of range.
Shui tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shui blocks a leg kick.
Shui is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui checks the leg kick.
Jay catches Shui with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jay scores with a hook.
Shui looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.#T1#
Jay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shui checks it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jay.
Shui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jay as he avoids it easily.
Shui checks a leg kick.
Jay lands a high kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Shui checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jay misses with a low kick.
Shui throws a front kick that sends Jay stumbling back into the cage.
Shui lands a two punch combo.
Shui's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jay.
Jay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shui throws a jab but it's blocked by Jay. #T2##TD2#
Jay gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shui to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay trying to keep a closed guard but Shui is proving a slippery customer.
Shui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jay is keeping the position for now.
Shui trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Shui postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shui gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shui's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Shui throwing strikes from guard but Jay blocks nicely. #SUB#
Shui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shui has managed to get both his arms back between Jay's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Shui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shui has managed to get both his arms back between Jay's legs - danger averted.
Jay working a defensive guard but Shui passes into half guard.
Jay looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jay is looking for a sweep. Shui is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Shui.
Jay moves into full guard.
Shui being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Jay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shui doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shui manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shui keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jay's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lin Shui.
I think Shui 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lin Shui!
Lin Shui decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Josh Miller and Lin Shui. 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Josh Miller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Shui drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller tries for a takedown but Shui manages to get underhooks.
Miller wants a takedown.
Miller is trying to trip Shui. He has hold of a leg but Shui is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miller persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miller (2) vs (0) Shui
Shui lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miller (2) vs (2) Shui
Shui passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
Shui seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miller (4) vs (2) Shui
Shui keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Shui is trying to keep Miller in close.
Shui is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shui looking to control.
Shui has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miller 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 Shui. Score +3 for passing guard: Miller (7) vs (2) Shui
Shui manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shui trying to control here.
Shui tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is stalling here. Shui is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Miller seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shui has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miller (7) vs (6) Shui
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller is not content to let Shui control the position.
Shui might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Shui postures up.
Miller is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Shui tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miller's legs.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shui goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shui but great work by Miller. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miller (11) vs (6) Shui
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shui struggling a bit here.
Miller has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shui! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miller (13) vs (6) Shui
Shui wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
Shui can't escape the position.
Miller is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shui is surviving well by controlling Miller's body position as best he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking to improve his position but Miller isn't that keen on the idea.
Miller tries to control but Shui wriggling away.
Shui reaches up to try and control the position but Miller seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Shui rolls and tries to escape and now Miller has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Miller (16) vs (6) Shui
Shui is keeping busy.
Miller just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Miller is hanging on to Shui's back as he tries to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking for the choke from the back position but Shui is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
Shui 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.
Miller has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Shui's body.
Miller 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.
Shui is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shui manages to reverse the position and now he's in Miller's guard. Nice work there by Shui.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miller (16) vs (8) Shui
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Shui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully.
Shui works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
Miller wants to control but Shui is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miller keeping hold of Shui's head, controlling as best he can.
Shui prevents Miller from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shui is working for a submission of some sort.
Shui controlling the action here.
Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shui is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miller has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miller (18) vs (8) Shui
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shui looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into half guard.
Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shui doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.
Shui tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shui actively working from the bottom here.
Shui is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miller in particular looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui wants to get back to full guard.
Shui works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shui managing to control the position.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Shui is defending well.
Shui is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Miller seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miller takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
Josh Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Lin Shui stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone knows my opponent here has a very bad habit of testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a 'No-Contest.''. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Unveil Loveladdy and Lin Shui. Lin Shui acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Unveil Loveladdy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shui wants a takedown but no success here.
Shui goes for a takedown in the clinch but Loveladdy prevents it.
Loveladdy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Unveil Loveladdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lin Shui.
Shui lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Loveladdy (0) vs (2) Shui
Loveladdy trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loveladdy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shui has managed to get both his arms back between Loveladdy's legs - danger averted.
Loveladdy can't keep his opponent in guard - Shui advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (0) vs (5) Shui
Loveladdy is trying to get back to half guard.
Shui tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shui tries for a kimura but Loveladdy is defending well.
Shui tries to move to mount but Loveladdy blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Loveladdy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shui tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Loveladdy controls the position for a moment.
Loveladdy gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is holding on to half guard well.
Loveladdy is trying to control but can't.
Shui works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (0) vs (8) Shui
Shui controlling the pace for now.
Loveladdy is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is squirming around, avoiding Shui's attempts to control the action.
Loveladdy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shui working for a guillotine from mount but Loveladdy is in no mood to give up.
Loveladdy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Loveladdy tries to hold on but Shui pushes him away.
Shui looking to secure an arm triangle but Loveladdy defends it well.
Shui working for a submission but Loveladdy is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shui wants to control the pace but Loveladdy is squirming around nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shui working for a submission but Loveladdy is keeping him at bay.
Loveladdy can't escape the position.
Shui controlling his opponent.
Loveladdy is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui tries to control but Loveladdy wriggling away.
Loveladdy tries to hold on but Shui pushes him away.
Shui trying to control but Loveladdy is having none of it.
Loveladdy holds on to Shui as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Shui is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Loveladdy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shui moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Loveladdy has worked his arm free - good work by Loveladdy!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shui passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Loveladdy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Loveladdy (0) vs (10) Shui
Shui is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Loveladdy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Loveladdy shrugs it off.
Shui controlling his opponent.
Loveladdy tries to reverse the position but Shui maintains control.
Shui controlling his opponent.
Loveladdy wants to hold on but Shui pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shui looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Loveladdy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Loveladdy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shui tries to pass to full mount but Loveladdy defends it.
Loveladdy looking for submissions off his back.
Loveladdy is trying to control but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shui wants to control but Loveladdy is keeping him busy.
Loveladdy is trying to get back to full guard.
Loveladdy is not content to let Shui control the position.
Loveladdy is in trouble now - Shui has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (0) vs (13) Shui
Loveladdy is working to get back to half guard.
Shui avoids the attempt from Loveladdy to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is trying to escape the mount.
Loveladdy is working hard here to advance position.
Shui with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Loveladdy tries to reverse the position but Shui maintains control.
Shui trying to control but Loveladdy is having none of it.
Loveladdy tries to reverse the position but Shui maintains control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shui trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shui is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shui has hold of Loveladdy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Loveladdy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Loveladdy 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: Loveladdy (2) vs (13) Shui
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shui keeping moving, preventing Loveladdy from controlling successfully.
Loveladdy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shui is keeping the position for now.
Shui looking to control.
Loveladdy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shui keeping moving, preventing Loveladdy from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui wants to sweep here but Loveladdy controlling him for the moment.
Loveladdy looking to pass the guard.
Shui looking for a sweep. Not yet Shui, not yet.
Shui 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: Loveladdy (2) vs (15) Shui
Shui looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Loveladdy tries to get to full guard but Shui has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is defending against the submission attempts here by Shui.
Shui is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loveladdy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loveladdy has his hands clasped together around Shui's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loveladdy tries to get to full guard but Shui has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shui wins on points by 15 to 2.
A very excited looking Lin Shui rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lin Shui and Byron Tipton. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lin Shui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Byron Tipton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tipton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shui fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shui moves into the clinch.
Shui has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tipton uses from the top position.
Tipton forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tipton wants to pass the guard but Shui is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton slows the pace down in half guard.
Shui's coaches at 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.
Shui works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui 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.
Shui keeping moving, preventing Tipton from controlling successfully.
Shui wants to sweep but no luck.
Tipton is posturing up here but Shui has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tipton tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tipton has to tap! Slick submission there by Shui!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lin Shui!
Lin Shui decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
PF 9 - Beast vs Walker
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Melendez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shui swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shui lands a right hook to the body.
Melendez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shui lands a jab to Melendez's midsection.
Melendez shoots in looking for a takedown. Shui tries to sprawl out of it but Melendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Shui manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shui. Melendez shrugs it off though.
Shui lands with a cross.
Shui dips to his left and cracks Melendez with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Melendez is rocked!
Shui fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melendez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Melendez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shui moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melendez walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Shui has managed to clinch.
Shui scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
A short left from Shui.
Shui lands a nice uppercut.
Melendez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Melendez has Shui pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Shui manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Shui manages to break the clinch.
Melendez seems to have got his legs back now.
Shui with a jab.
Shui lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Melendez at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Shui finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shui lands with a good body shot.
Melendez tries to clinch up.
Shui jabs Melendez right on the nose. Melendez blinks but takes it well.
Shui lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Melendez head around and knocks him out cold! Shui hops onto the ropes and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lin Shui!
After the fight, Lin Shui 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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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David October and Lin Shui. Lin Shui 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; David October! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been hearing reports that October has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shui jumps guard and drags October to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
October looking to pass the guard.
October has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
October drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and October jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shui looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
October is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shui is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shui has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: October (0) vs (2) Shui
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but October is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shui stopping the sweep attempt from October.
October is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shui defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
October bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shui's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: October (2) vs (2) Shui
October stopping the sweep attempt from Shui.
October stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shui wants to sweep but no luck.
Shui can't keep his opponent in guard - October advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
October seems to be looking for submissions.
Shui is looking for a sweep. October is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shui manages to get to full guard.
Shui escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. October gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
October pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shui is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
October drops back looking for a leg! Shui is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shui manages to kick October off! October jumps back into Shui's guard.
October pushing down on Shui's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
October is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
October is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shui doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time October.
October wants to work for an arm triangle but Shui is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
October is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
October is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shui has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but October pulls his head out easily.
Shui manages to get to full guard.
October 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.
Shui looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
October 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.
Shui 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: October (2) vs (4) Shui
That's four minutes gone in the round.
October looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
October looking for submissions off his back.
Shui is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, October has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
October is trying to control but can't.
October is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shui's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shui's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: October (6) vs (4) Shui
Shui tries to escape the position.
October is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shui can't escape the position.
Shui keeps trying to improve his position.
October is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shui has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Shui preventing the rear naked choke attempt from October.
Shui just trying to survive but October is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shui can't escape the position.
October 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, Shui has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
October 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, Shui has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
October has the hooks in. Shui is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
October is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shui knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shui for a finish.
October has got one arm under Shui's chin. This could be trouble... Shui trying to control the other hand but October gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Shui has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David October! |
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