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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 4
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between DJ Augie (ranked 2011 p4p, 102 weight class) and Mijain Lopez (ranked 20459 p4p, 222 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; DJ Augie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Mijain Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Augie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lopez drags the fight down to the ground.
Augie wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Augie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Augie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Augie has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Augie tries to pass.
Lopez controls Augie momentarily but Augie frees himself.
Augie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Augie defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Augie is proving a slippery customer.
Augie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez is retaining full guard.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Augie from controlling successfully.
Lopez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Augie stacks Lopez 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 Augie! Score +3 for passing guard: Augie (3) vs (0) Lopez
Lopez tries to bench press Augie off him but Augie keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lopez is not content to let Augie control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augie looking to control but instead Lopez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Augie is working for a submission of some sort.
Lopez trying to hold on to Augie's head to control him but Augie postures up.
Augie is working for a submission of some sort.
Augie is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Augie (6) vs (0) Lopez
Augie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lopez is looking to escape.
Augie prevents Lopez from getting the reversal.
Augie is working for a guillotine from mount but Lopez frees his head quite easily.
Augie fails to take his opponent's back.
Lopez gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Augie is very close to passing his half guard.
Lopez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Augie pulls his head out easily.
Augie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopez defends it well.
Augie is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Lopez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Augie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Augie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lopez pulls Augie in close to prevent any damage.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Augie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augie passes Lopez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Augie is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Augie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lopez! Score +3 for passing guard: Augie (9) vs (0) Lopez
Lopez is trying desperately to improve position.
Augie trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Augie has hold of Lopez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lopez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lopez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Augie is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lopez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Augie wants to control the pace but Lopez is squirming around nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to hold on but Augie pushes him away.
Augie has hold of Lopez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lopez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lopez wants to control but Augie is having none of it.
Augie fails to move to back control.
Augie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lopez 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.
Augie working for a guillotine from mount but Lopez is in no mood to give up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lopez tries to hold on but Augie pushes him away.
Augie looking to control but Lopez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lopez is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to lock up and control but Augie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lopez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Augie wants to control the pace but Lopez is squirming around nicely.
Lopez just holding on.
Lopez tries to reverse the position but Augie maintains control.
Lopez reaches up to try and pull Augie in and control his posture, but Augie latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Lopez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DJ Augie!
DJ Augie really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jordi Joestar (ranked 2156 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mijain Lopez (ranked 20610 p4p, 0 weight class). Joestar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stand Proud. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jordi Joestar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Mijain Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lopez shoots for a double leg takedown but Joestar sprawls well. He's pushed Lopez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joestar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lopez clinches up against the cage.
Joestar 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.
Joestar manages to pull guard.
Lopez won't allow Joestar to sweep him here.
Lopez trying to control but Joestar is working from the bottom.
Joestar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joestar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joestar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (2) vs (0) Lopez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joestar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (2) vs (2) Lopez
Lopez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Joestar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (4) vs (2) Lopez
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Joestar is now in half guard.
Joestar trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lopez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Lopez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Joestar looking to pass the guard.
Joestar stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez is trying to keep Joestar in close.
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Joestar defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joestar pushes down on Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joestar is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Joestar wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joestar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (7) vs (2) Lopez
Lopez struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joestar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
Lopez is trying to improve his position.
Joestar advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Joestar (9) vs (2) Lopez
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joestar wants to control the action but instead Lopez gets a body lock and reverses into Joestar's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (9) vs (4) Lopez
Lopez content to stall in guard here.
Joestar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Joestar wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joestar 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: Joestar (11) vs (4) Lopez
Lopez wants to control but Joestar is keeping busy.
Lopez won't allow Joestar to pass to mount.
Joestar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lopez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joestar is trying to control. Lopez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Lopez wants to control but Joestar is keeping busy.
Joestar wants to take a breather but Lopez is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joestar in particular looking to stall.
Lopez is trying to control but Joestar manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (14) vs (4) Lopez
Joestar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lopez is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joestar controlling from the full mount.
Lopez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joestar wants to control the pace but Lopez is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joestar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lopez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lopez tries to hold on but Joestar pushes him away.
Joestar wants to take Lopez's back but he can't do it this time.
Lopez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lopez has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Joestar (17) vs (4) Lopez
Joestar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lopez rolls, trying to escape but Joestar keeps control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joestar controlling from the back.
Joestar is hanging on to Lopez's back as he tries to escape.
Joestar controlling from the back.
Joestar struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lopez trying to control the action but Joestar just sinks the hooks in.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lopez tries to break free.
Joestar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lopez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Joestar.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joestar avoiding Lopez 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Joestar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lopez tries to roll but Joestar sticks to his back.
Lopez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Joestar biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joestar has the hooks in. Lopez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Joestar seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lopez's chin but Lopez turns very nicely into Joestar's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lopez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (17) vs (6) Lopez
Joestar wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joestar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joestar keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Joestar looking for a sweep. Not yet Joestar, not yet.
Joestar keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Joestar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joestar takes the fight on points by 17 to 6.
Jordi Joestar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
EMPIRE Tap Out
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mijain Lopez (ranked 21518 p4p, 749 weight class) and Frank Damozzi (ranked 4922 p4p, 487 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Mijain Lopez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Frank Damozzi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Damozzi clinches up against the cage.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Damozzi manages to get underhooks.
Lopez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Damozzi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Damozzi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lopez is trying to keep an underhook but Damozzi manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lopez (0) vs (2) Damozzi
Lopez is trying is best to control the position here.
Damozzi is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damozzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Damozzi trying to advance position but Lopez counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Damozzi from controlling successfully.
Damozzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez is retaining full guard.
Damozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez 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.
Damozzi stands and throws Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (0) vs (5) Damozzi
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lopez (0) vs (7) Damozzi
Damozzi looking to control but Lopez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Damozzi goes for an armbar but Lopez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lopez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (7) Damozzi
Lopez pushing down on Damozzi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi looking for submissions off his back.
Damozzi is positioning himself well to prevent Lopez advancing to mount.
Well, if Lopez 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.
Damozzi is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez prevents Damozzi from improving his position.
Lopez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lopez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Damozzi for as long as he can get away with.
Damozzi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Damozzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Damozzi is concentrating on defense, preventing Lopez from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lopez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (5) vs (7) Damozzi
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Damozzi tries to lock up and control but Lopez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Damozzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Damozzi wants to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Damozzi is desperately trying to improve his position but Lopez has a good base and remains in mount.
Damozzi wants to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lopez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Damozzi tries to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Lopez'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.
Lopez content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lopez prevents Damozzi from getting the reversal.
Damozzi tries to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Damozzi is working to get back to half guard.
Lopez controlling his opponent.
Lopez tries to take his opponent's back but Damozzi turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (5) vs (9) Damozzi
Lopez wants to control but Damozzi passes easily into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Damozzi trying to advance position but Lopez counters by regaining guard.
Damozzi preventing the sweep.
Damozzi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (5) vs (12) Damozzi
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
Damozzi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Damozzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Damozzi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Damozzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi taking a break here but Lopez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lopez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Damozzi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lopez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Damozzi wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Damozzi is very close to passing his half guard.
Damozzi is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Damozzi to get the leverage.
Damozzi seems to be looking for submissions.
Damozzi wants to pass to mount but Lopez is defending the position.
Damozzi is looking for a kimura here.
Lopez won't allow Damozzi to pass to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is looking for a kimura here.
Damozzi is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
Damozzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Damozzi seems to be working for a kimura but Lopez defends the submission attempt.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damozzi pushes down on Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damozzi wins on points by 12 to 5.
Frank Damozzi 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:
Rise of an EMPIRE
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenuichio Harada (ranked 5371 p4p, 527 weight class) and Mijain Lopez (ranked 21538 p4p, 787 weight class). Kenuichio Harada has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kenuichio Harada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Mijain Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harada closes the distance and clinches.
Harada has picked Lopez up - he's going for a ride! Harada dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harada (2) vs (0) Lopez
Harada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Harada is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Harada has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control but Harada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harada prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Harada slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harada has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harada is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Harada 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.
Lopez is controlling Harada's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lopez tries to roll over but Harada keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is controlling Harada's trapped leg to prevent Harada from advancing to side control.
Lopez is continuing to stall.
Harada is looking to advance position but Lopez won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez is looking to control Harada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Harada content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lopez is doing well to control the position and prevent Harada from advancing to side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lopez gets full guard.
Harada controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harada won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez pulls Harada in close to prevent any damage.
Harada trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Lopez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lopez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harada passes Lopez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lopez is doing well to control the position and prevent Harada from advancing to side control.
Harada wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lopez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lopez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Harada has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harada slows the pace down in half guard.
Lopez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Harada seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Harada wants to take a breather but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Harada is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harada works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Harada (5) vs (0) Lopez
Lopez reaches up and holds on to Harada to control the position.
Harada controlling his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is desperately trying to improve his position but Harada has a good base and remains in mount.
Harada wants to take Lopez's back but he can't do it this time.
Harada controlling from the full mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harada'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.
Harada with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harada takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Kenuichio Harada 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 19 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston (ranked 6488 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mijain Lopez (ranked 21347 p4p, 0 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Mijain Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopez's waist but Lopez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whiston off to one side.
Whiston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lopez to the mat! Lopez manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (0) Lopez
Whiston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whiston stands and throws Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (5) vs (0) Lopez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston trying to control the position but Lopez is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Whiston politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Whiston prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lopez is trying to control Whiston's posture but Whiston avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face as Whiston controls the position.
Lopez is not content to let Whiston control the position.
Lopez is letting Whiston control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whiston has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Whiston (7) vs (0) Lopez
Lopez is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Lopez is trying to escape the mount.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Lopez 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.
Whiston tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
Whiston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Whiston wants to control the pace but Lopez is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Whiston'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.
Lopez is squirming around, avoiding Whiston's attempts to control the action.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston fails to move to back control.
Whiston looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Whiston content just to control the position here.
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Whiston controlling from the full mount.
Lopez wants to control but Whiston is having none of it.
Whiston is looking to take Lopez's back but instead Lopez gets back to half guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is stalling here. Lopez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Whiston seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lopez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Whiston (7) vs (4) Lopez
Whiston wants to control but Lopez postures up.
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whiston, who protects the arm well.
Whiston wants to control but Lopez postures up.
Lopez taking a breather here.
Lopez laying and praying for a moment but Whiston takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
Whiston wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Whiston is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lopez stalling.
Whiston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whiston's guard.
Whiston is looking to control Lopez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whiston avoid being mounted?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Whiston tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg.
Whiston trying to control here.
Whiston tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
Whiston is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.
Whiston is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Whiston tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lopez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Whiston wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
Lopez prevents Whiston from improving his position.
Whiston trying to control from the bottom.
Lopez stalling.
Whiston has his hands clasped together around Lopez's back. He's all about the action.
Whiston is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Whiston controlling the position for now.
Whiston wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
Whiston wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Whiston is positioning himself well to prevent Lopez advancing to mount.
Whiston trying to control here.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiston keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lopez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whiston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whiston is pressing down on Lopez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Whiston 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.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whiston is controlling Lopez's posture.
Lopez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
Lopez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whiston pulls Lopez in to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lopez postures up.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Lopez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Lopez trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Lopez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Whiston is pulling down on Lopez's head to control his posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
Whiston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez 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.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whiston is pulling down on Lopez's head to control his posture.
Whiston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston takes the fight on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Thiago Thiago (ranked 2518 p4p, 358 weight class) and Mijain Lopez (ranked 22373 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Thiago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Mijain Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lopez darts in and clinches Thiago up against the cage.
Lopez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lopez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez tries to score a body lock takedown but Thiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thiago is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thiago Thiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mijain Lopez.
Lopez pulls Thiago into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lopez is pulling down on Thiago's head. It's preventing any offense from Thiago, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago is stalling in the full guard.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Thiago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Lopez wants to improve his position but instead Thiago has moved into half guard.
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.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thiago perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Thiago seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lopez is staying active underneath Thiago, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez trying to control but Thiago postures up.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thiago looking to pass the guard.
Lopez is controlling Thiago's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Thiago is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez is pulling down on Thiago's head to control his posture.
Thiago is pushing down on Lopez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lopez is fighting to maintain full guard but Thiago has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lopez tries to roll over but Thiago keeps him under control.
Thiago seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thiago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thiago (3) vs (0) Lopez
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard.
Thiago wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thiago working away.
Thiago tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lopez's legs.
Lopez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lopez looks to move to half guard but instead Thiago has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thiago (5) vs (0) Lopez
Thiago avoids the attempt from Lopez to control.
Lopez 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Thiago looking to control but Lopez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lopez is looking to improve his position but Thiago isn't that keen on the idea.
Lopez tries to hold on but Thiago pushes him away.
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thiago content just to control the position here.
Lopez is looking to get to half guard.
Lopez regains half guard.
Thiago is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thiago passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thiago (8) vs (0) Lopez
Lopez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thiago wants to control the pace but Lopez is squirming around nicely.
Thiago controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thiago looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lopez wants to hold on but Thiago pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thiago controlling the position easily from mount.
Lopez is squirming around, avoiding Thiago's attempts to control the action.
Thiago avoids the attempt from Lopez to control.
Thiago controlling the position easily from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to improve his position but Thiago isn't that keen on the idea.
Thiago takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thiago tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thiago tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thiago tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
Lopez holds on, trying desperately to control.
Thiago wants to control the pace but Lopez is squirming around nicely.
Thiago controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Thiago Thiago seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hen Nessy (ranked 7087 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mijain Lopez (ranked 22400 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hen Nessy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Mijain Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nessy rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Lopez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lopez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lopez pulls Nessy in close to his closed guard and prevents Nessy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nessy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lopez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nessy (0) vs (2) Lopez
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nessy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Nessy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nessy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nessy (2) vs (2) Lopez
Nessy preventing the sweep.
Lopez pulls Nessy in to control the position.
Nessy trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Nessy wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nessy stays in close to Lopez's body and controls the position.
Nessy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Lopez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nessy stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nessy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lopez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lopez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lopez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nessy (2) vs (6) Lopez
Nessy is looking to reverse the position.
Lopez staying calm.
Nessy is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nessy is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lopez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lopez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nessy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lopez controlling the action here.
Lopez moves into full mount! Nessy won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Nessy (2) vs (9) Lopez
Nessy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lopez controlling his opponent.
Lopez looking to control but Nessy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nessy is working to get back to half guard.
Lopez content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Lopez 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.
Lopez prevents Nessy from getting the reversal.
Lopez controlling from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nessy wants to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez controlling his opponent.
Lopez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nessy is looking to escape.
Nessy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez content just to control the position here.
Nessy regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lopez slows the pace down in half guard.
Nessy wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
Nessy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nessy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Nessy's legs - danger averted.
Nessy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lopez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nessy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nessy is breathing heavily.
Lopez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lopez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nessy looking for a guillotine here but Lopez defends easily.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Lopez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lopez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
Lopez stays in close to Nessy's body and controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lopez passes Nessy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lopez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nessy manages to get to full guard.
Lopez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nessy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lopez passes Nessy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nessy looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lopez passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nessy (2) vs (12) Lopez
Lopez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nessy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nessy is looking to regain half guard here but Lopez keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nessy tries to improve position but can't.
Lopez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nessy is looking to regain half guard here but Lopez keeps moving and retains side control.
Lopez controlling from side mount.
Nessy wants to control but Lopez postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lopez.
Nessy is trying to improve his position.
Nessy is letting Lopez control him for a moment.
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nessy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nessy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lopez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nessy is trying to escape the position but Lopez is controlling the position.
Nessy is trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez slows the pace down.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nessy keeps working.
Nessy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nessy (4) vs (12) Lopez
Lopez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nessy trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nessy tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez is retaining full guard.
Nessy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lopez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nessy has Lopez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nessy (4) vs (14) Lopez
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mijain Lopez and Blake Maislin. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mijain Lopez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Blake Maislin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maislin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maislin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maislin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maislin misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mijain Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Maislin.
Maislin darts in trying to clinch
and Lopez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maislin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (0) Maislin
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.
Maislin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez content to stall in guard here.
Maislin has control of Lopez's left arm, preventing Lopez from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maislin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (2) Maislin
Lopez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Maislin from controlling successfully.
Maislin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maislin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez pulls Maislin in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Maislin is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez 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.
Lopez pulls Maislin in to control the position.
Maislin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Maislin is proving a slippery customer.
Maislin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maislin slips nicely into half guard.
Lopez won't allow Maislin to pass to mount.
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maislin seems to be working for a kimura but Lopez defends the submission attempt.
Lopez trying to control from the bottom.
Lopez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maislin is working away from the top position though.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maislin is looking for a kimura here.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Maislin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maislin is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez is not content to let Maislin control the position.
Lopez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lopez actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maislin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maislin trying to control from half guard but Lopez is working away.
Maislin is looking to advance position but Lopez won't allow it.
Lopez is staying active underneath Maislin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maislin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (2) vs (5) Maislin
Maislin trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Maislin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maislin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maislin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maislin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maislin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lopez keeping his opponent close.
Maislin trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Maislin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lopez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maislin's guard! Nice work there by Lopez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (4) vs (5) Maislin
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maislin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez stays in close to Maislin's body and controls the position.
Maislin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopez is aware though and is defending well.
Maislin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maislin wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Maislin is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maislin keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez 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.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Maislin.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maislin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lopez controls the pace.
Maislin looking for a sweep. Not yet Maislin, not yet.
Maislin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maislin can't keep his opponent in guard - Lopez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lopez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maislin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lopez pulls his head out easily.
Maislin is trying to control but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lopez controlling the pace.
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maislin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maislin tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
Maislin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lopez stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maislin moves into full guard.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maislin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Maislin is looking to sweep but instead, Lopez has passed into half guard.
Maislin trying to control from the bottom.
Maislin gets back to full guard.
Lopez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lopez won't allow Maislin to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maislin trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maislin wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tommy DD and Mijain Lopez. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tommy DD! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mijain Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by DD.
Lopez looking to score a takedown here. DD is defending well but Lopez drives through and ends up in DD's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: DD (0) vs (2) Lopez
DD has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
DD knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lopez on the ground.
Lopez controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DD looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lopez has picked DD up and slammed him! DD can't keep hold of the triangle and Lopez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: DD (0) vs (5) Lopez
DD is breathing heavily.
The referee asks Lopez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lopez prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DD is looking for a sweep.
Lopez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Lopez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DD can't do much from the bottom here.
Lopez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt DD will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez has hold of DD's arm. He's looking for a kimura. DD seems comfortable defending it but Lopez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! DD is real pain and he's forced to tap out! DD is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lopez couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mijain Lopez! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mijain Lopez and Michio Kaku. Kaku has chosen We will rock you as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mijain Lopez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michio Kaku!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kaku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lopez gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (0) Kaku
Kaku manages to get to full guard.
Kaku being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kaku holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez postures up.
Lopez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kaku has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaku trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
Kaku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lopez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've been hearing good reports from Lopez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaku working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaku is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (2) Kaku
Lopez has his hands on Kaku's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaku preventing the sweep.
Lopez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kaku wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Kaku from controlling successfully.
Kaku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lopez's guard.
Lopez trying to control from the bottom.
Kaku is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lopez reverses the position - he's now on top in Kaku's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (4) vs (2) Kaku
Lopez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaku trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lopez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaku is keeping the position for now.
Lopez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kaku has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaku keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Lopez content to stall in guard here.
Lopez'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.
Kaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopez defends it easily.
Lopez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kaku is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kaku controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Kaku is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lopez pushing down on Kaku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kaku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.
Lopez trying to control the pace.
Lopez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaku is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaku moves into full guard.
Lopez is looking to pass into half guard but Kaku pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kaku is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (4) vs (4) Kaku
Lopez is pulling down on Kaku's head to control his posture.
Kaku wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez is pulling down on Kaku's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaku, at least for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kaku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaku has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lopez controlling the position.
Kaku looking to pass the guard.
Lopez has control of Kaku's left arm, preventing Kaku from doing any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaku pushing down on Lopez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lopez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kaku 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.
Kaku trying to pass the guard but Lopez defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is concentrating on defense, preventing Kaku from advancing position.
Kaku is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez is concentrating on defense, preventing Kaku from advancing position.
Kaku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaku is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Lopez controlling the position well.
Kaku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Kaku is controlling well.
Lopez controlling the position well.
Kaku prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Kaku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaku seems to be looking for submissions.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaku looks winded!
Lopez keeping control of the position.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Kaku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaku has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kaku gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kaku wins on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Michio Kaku 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:
Destiny 170:Margera vs Johnson
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Lopez gets a double leg takedown into Makhov's guard.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhov is retaining full guard.
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at Whirl's Burger Bar (and Gym) inform us that Makhov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lopez postures up.
Makhov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez trying to control but Makhov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Makhov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhov is trying to keep Lopez in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Makhov wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Makhov tries for a takedown but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makhov sprawls well. Makhov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Makhov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Lopez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makhov, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Lopez pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Lopez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makhov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makhov wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.#T2#
Makhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Makhov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makhov has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makhov.
Lopez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makhov content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Makhov throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Makhov wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makhov stuffs the takedown.
Makhov with the counter takedown but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lopez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makhov. Makhov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Makhov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lopez quickly recovers to half guard.
Lopez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lopez tries to get out of the position.
Lopez looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makhov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez's head.
Makhov thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
Makhov thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makhov is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Makhov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopez is just riding it out for now. Makhov eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mijain Lopez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Makhov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Makhov fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Lopez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makhov shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense.
Lopez is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Makhov clinches.
Makhov tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mijain Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bilyal Makhov.#BC#
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopez throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Makhov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Makhov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhov postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it. #SUB#
Lopez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Makhov escapes and throws Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lopez tries to bench press Makhov off him but Makhov keeps the position. #T1#
Lopez pushes Makhov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Makhov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lopez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Makhov.
Makhov throwing strikes but Lopez manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Makhov tries to bench press Lopez off him but Lopez keeps the position. #SUB#
Lopez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makhov, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Lopez throws an elbow but Makhov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Makhov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lopez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lopez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Makhov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makhov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makhov 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.
Makhov working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Lopez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez forces his way into half guard.
Makhov gets full guard.
Makhov wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Makhov is breathing heavily.
Lopez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Makhov's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Makhov leaves Lopez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makhov fails to land the takedown.
Lopez shoots in but Makhov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makhov feints the counter takedown.
Makhov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lopez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Makhov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mijain Lopez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Makhov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Makhov.
Lopez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makhov on the ground.
Makhov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhov is stalling in the full guard.
Makhov connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makhov.
Makhov won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Makhov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Makhov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Makhov clinches with his opponent.
Lopez struggles to land a body shot inside as Makhov controls his hands.
Makhov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lopez gets underhooks to prevent Makhov's takedown attempt.
Makhov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##TD#
Lopez has clasped his hands together around Makhov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lopez working away.
Makhov regains half guard.
Makhov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makhov.
Makhov trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez trying to control but Makhov is working from the bottom.
Lopez looking to sit in guard and control but Makhov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lopez is looking to sweep but instead, Makhov has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Makhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet.
Lopez is looking to control Makhov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makhov.
Lopez has his hands clasped together around Makhov's back. He's all about the action.
Lopez is looking to control Makhov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Makhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Makhov thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Makhov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bilyal Makhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mijain Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bilyal Makhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lopez 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bilyal Makhov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 669 Round 1
Date: Aug 18, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Grant has knocked Lopez down with a huge combo! Grant steps away and waves a wobbly Lopez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Lopez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mijain Lopez has been cut.#CL#
Grant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Grant finish him?
Grant lands a big right hand that drops Lopez! The killer instinct kicks in and Grant finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Grant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Grant!
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