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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Crystal Henry and Sebastion Gorfu. Chooooooooon! I think Henry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to fight song . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Crystal Henry ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sebastion Gorfu!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry moves into the clinch.
Henry is trying to drag Gorfu to the mat but Gorfu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gorfu stops a takedown attempt from Henry .
Gorfu pulls Henry into guard.
Gorfu pulls Henry in close to prevent any damage.
Henry stays in close to Gorfu's body and controls the position.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry stopping the sweep attempt from Gorfu.
Henry controlling from the top position.
Henry '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.
Gorfu has his hands on Henry 's head, controlling the position.
Gorfu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Henry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Henry stays in close to Gorfu's body and controls the position.
Gorfu controls Henry momentarily but Henry frees himself.
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.
Henry pushing down on Gorfu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gorfu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gorfu tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Henry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Gorfu is defending well.
Gorfu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Henry seems content to control.
Gorfu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry wants to free his trapped foot but Gorfu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gorfu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henry is working away from the top position though.
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Henry .
Henry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gorfu for as long as he can get away with.
Henry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gorfu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gorfu is holding on to half guard well.
Henry is taking a breather. Gorfu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu trying to control here.
Henry not doing much here.
Henry continues to stall.
Gorfu is trying to control but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to pass to mount but Gorfu is defending the position.
Gorfu tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Henry content to control rather than advance.
Gorfu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henry is stalling in the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Henry postures up.
Gorfu keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
Henry controlling from the top position.
Gorfu trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gorfu working a defensive guard here.
Henry 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Henry forces his way into half guard.
Gorfu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Henry is taking a breather. Gorfu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Henry is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Henry trying to mount his opponent but Gorfu defends it.
Well, if Henry is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu is pressing down on Henry 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gorfu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gorfu keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
Henry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gorfu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henry 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gorfu is pulling down on Henry 's head to control his posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gorfu working a defensive guard here.
Henry 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gorfu is trying to control the position but Henry postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu is looking for a triangle but Henry pushes his legs off easily.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorfu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gorfu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry controls the pace.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorfu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorfu looking to control.
Henry tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorfu is retaining full guard.
Henry 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
More hug and hope from Henry .
Gorfu working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry won't allow Gorfu to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gorfu gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gorfu wins on points by 1 to 0.
Our winner, Sebastion Gorfu, 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.
Crystal Henry was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back better and stronger next time.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frankie Hollywood and Crystal Henry . Henry has chosen fight song as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Frankie Hollywood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Crystal Henry !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry shoots in for a takedown but Hollywood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hollywood defends it nicely.
Hollywood wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Henry tries to keep at a distance but Hollywood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Henry has Hollywood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hollywood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frankie Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crystal Henry .
Henry wants the takedown. Hollywood is fighting it off but Henry persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hollywood's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hollywood (0) vs (2) Henry
Henry stays in close to Hollywood's body and controls the position.
Hollywood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hollywood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Henry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Henry advances to half guard.
Henry trying to pass the guard but Hollywood defending well.
Henry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hollywood wants to get back to full guard.
Henry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hollywood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henry wants to free his trapped foot but Hollywood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is trying to maintain the position but Henry is very close to passing his half guard.
Henry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hollywood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hollywood is in trouble now - Henry has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hollywood (0) vs (5) Henry
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry controlling from the full mount.
Hollywood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood gets back to half guard.
Henry trying to pass the guard but Hollywood defending well.
Henry keeps trying to improve his position.
Hollywood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hollywood is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henry prevents Hollywood from improving his position.
Henry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henry passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hollywood! Score +3 for passing guard: Hollywood (0) vs (8) Henry
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood tries to hold on but Henry postures up.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henry prevents Hollywood from getting the reversal.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Henry might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Henry 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.
Henry avoids the attempt from Hollywood to control.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
Hollywood tries to reverse the position but Henry maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry controlling from mount.
Henry 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hollywood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Henry is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Henry controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Henry .
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Henry .
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood can't escape the position.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henry with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Hollywood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hollywood is trying to escape the mount.
Henry controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry controlling the pace for now.
Henry avoids the attempt from Hollywood to control.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Crystal Henry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Crystal Henry and Grigor Khamidov. Henry kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is fight song . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Crystal Henry ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Grigor Khamidov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Henry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khamidov defends it nicely.
Henry instigates a clinch.
Henry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khamidov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khamidov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crystal Henry . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamidov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Khamidov looking to pass the guard.
Henry is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khamidov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (2) vs (0) Khamidov
Henry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khamidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there.
Henry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khamidov trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khamidov looking for a sweep. Not yet Khamidov, not yet.
Khamidov being controlled here, momentarily.
Khamidov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry pushing down on Khamidov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henry not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khamidov is trying to maintain the position but Henry is very close to passing his half guard.
Henry controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry is pressing down on Khamidov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khamidov is holding on for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khamidov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Khamidov is looking to control Henry 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khamidov avoid being mounted?
Henry trying to control the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to mount his opponent but Khamidov defends it.
Henry is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry (5) vs (0) Khamidov
Henry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khamidov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry content just to control the position here.
Khamidov wants to control but Henry is having none of it.
Henry controlling the position easily from mount.
Henry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khamidov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Henry .
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Khamidov wants to control but Henry is having none of it.
Henry content just to control the position here.
Henry continues to hold on tight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Khamidov for as long as he can get away with.
Henry continues to stall.
Khamidov tries to reverse the position but Henry maintains control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry controlling his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Khamidov wants to control but Henry is having none of it.
Khamidov tries to reverse the position but Henry maintains control.
Henry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry prevents Khamidov from getting the reversal.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henry avoids the attempt from Khamidov to control.
Henry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khamidov tries to reverse the position but Henry maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Crystal Henry 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Madrigal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Henry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madrigal 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.
Madrigal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Madrigal counters with a stiff right hand.
Henry moves in looking to clinch but Madrigal pushes him off.
Madrigal appears to be looking for a big counter.
Henry moves to clinch but Madrigal breaks away
and Madrigal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Madrigal gets tackled into the cage by Henry . Henry maintains the clinch. #BC#
Madrigal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Madrigal sends Henry down but not out. Madrigal dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Henry is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madrigal lands some shots froms side control.
Henry is still in real trouble! Can Madrigal finish him?
Madrigal lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Henry down.
Henry defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madrigal crunches a massive hammerfist down on Henry - he's out! Madrigal Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julio Madrigal!
In his post fight interview, Julio Madrigal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Crystal Henry stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back better and stronger next time.'.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Crystal Henry and Lukas Rarek. Henry 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, fight song . Crystal Henry is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Crystal Henry ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lukas Rarek!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Henry as Rarek shoots in.
Henry closes the distance and clinches.
Rarek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rarek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rarek is trying to drag Henry to the mat but Henry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crystal Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Rarek.
Rarek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rarek uses from the top position.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Rarek from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry is pulling down on Rarek's head. It's preventing any offense from Rarek, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry can't keep his opponent in guard - Rarek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rarek is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry wants to get back to full guard.
Henry is controlling Rarek's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rarek 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.
Rarek in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Henry tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rarek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lukas Rarek!
Crystal Henry was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back better and stronger next time.'. |
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