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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Tom (ranked 21187 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Bikermann (ranked 21500 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire. Bikermann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - St. Anger. Tyler Bikermann is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Tim Tom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tyler Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tom (2) vs (0) Bikermann
Tom could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tom trying to control but Bikermann is working from the bottom.
Bikermann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tom trying to control but Bikermann is working from the bottom.
Bikermann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bikermann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bikermann has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tom (2) vs (2) Bikermann
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tom has an active guard here but Bikermann has managed to pass into half guard.
Bikermann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tom defends it well.
Still in half guard, Bikermann seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tom is just riding it out for now. Bikermann eventually gives up the hold.
Tom is trying to control but can't.
Tom is defending against the submission attempts here by Bikermann.
Bikermann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bikermann pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bikermann seems to be working for a kimura but Tom defends the submission attempt.
Bikermann slows the pace down in half guard.
Bikermann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tom manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bikermann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bikermann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bikermann won't allow Tom to sweep him here.
Tom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bikermann is one step ahead there.
Bikermann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bikermann drops back looking for a leg! Tom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tom manages to kick Bikermann off! Bikermann jumps back into Tom's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bikermann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bikermann controls the pace.
Bikermann slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bikermann seems content to control.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bikermann pulls his head out easily.
Bikermann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bikermann is looking for a kimura here.
Bikermann is controlling the pace.
Bikermann wants to pass the guard but Tom is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tom actively working from the bottom here.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bikermann pulls his head out easily.
Tom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bikermann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bikermann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bikermann seems to be working for a kimura but Tom defends the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bikermann is working away from the top position though.
Bikermann wants to work for an arm triangle but Tom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bikermann trying to control the pace.
Bikermann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bikermann passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tom (2) vs (5) Bikermann
Tom tries to hold on but Bikermann postures up.
Tom is desperately trying to improve his position but Bikermann has a good base and remains in mount.
Bikermann has control of Tom's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tom regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tom defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bikermann.
Bikermann looks winded!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tom manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tom gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tom moves into full guard.
Tom working a defensive guard but Bikermann manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tom (2) vs (8) Bikermann
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tom is working hard here to advance position.
Bikermann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tom trying to control but Bikermann flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tom (2) vs (11) Bikermann
Tom defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bikermann is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tom trying to control the position but Bikermann manages to sink in the hooks.
Tom is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tom fending off the submission attempt from Bikermann.
Tom rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if Bikermann 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tom looking for submissions off his back.
Tom moves into full guard.
Bikermann controlling from the top position.
Bikermann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bikermann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bikermann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bikermann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bikermann advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tom (2) vs (14) Bikermann
Tom can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tom is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bikermann wins on points by 14 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Tom (ranked 21213 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Omega (ranked 4684 p4p, 361 weight class). Tom comes to the cage accompanied by Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire. Omega has chosen OMEGA NJPW as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Tim Tom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Allan Omega!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Tom with that takedown attempt.
Tom misses with a takedown attempt - Omega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tom misses with a takedown attempt
and Omega moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Tom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omega lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tom (0) vs (2) Omega
Omega controlling the pace.
Omega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tom is just riding it out for now. Omega eventually gives up the hold.
Omega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tom has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tom trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Omega prevents Tom from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tom is trying to maintain the position but Omega is very close to passing his half guard.
Omega is controlling the pace.
Tom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega content to control rather than advance.
Tom is defending against the submission attempts here by Omega.
Tom looking for submissions off his back.
Tom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Omega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Omega's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tom (4) vs (2) Omega
Omega is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Omega defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tom's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tom doesn't have the hooks in and Omega manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tom (4) vs (4) Omega
Omega controlling from the top position.
Omega is continuing to stall.
Omega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tom keeping full guard, as Omega tries to pass.
Tom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tom has an active guard here but Omega has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Omega pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omega is taking a breather. Tom 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.
Omega looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Omega is taking a breather. Tom 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.
Omega trying to pass the guard but Tom defending well.
Tom trying to control from the bottom.
Tom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Omega pulls his head out easily.
Omega trying to pass the guard but Tom defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Omega takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Omega is looking to advance position but Tom won't allow it.
Tom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Omega is working away from the top position though.
Tom is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Omega is tapping! Great win for Tom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Tom! |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Tom (ranked 21298 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Bikermann (ranked 21613 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire. Bikermann is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Master of Puppets. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Tim Tom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ben Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bikermann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tom! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tom (0) vs (4) Bikermann
Tom can't do much from the bottom here.
Bikermann advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tom (0) vs (6) Bikermann
Tom is trying desperately to improve position.
Bikermann avoids the attempt from Tom to control.
Bikermann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikermann jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tom manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tom regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tom sees it coming and defends easily.
Tom is trying to control but can't.
Tom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bikermann prevents Tom from improving his position.
Tom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bikermann is working away from the top position though.
Tom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bikermann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tom manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bikermann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann trying to control but Tom is working from the bottom.
Tom wants to sweep here but Bikermann controlling him for the moment.
Bikermann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Tom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bikermann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bikermann stopping the sweep attempt from Tom.
Bikermann trying to control but Tom is working from the bottom.
Tom has his feet on Bikermann's thighs here. He's pushed Bikermann off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bikermann screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Tom! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcgoo looks to land a combination. Tom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mcgoo.
Tom darts in looking for a takedown but Mcgoo gets double underhooks and turns Tom into the cage.
Mcgoo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tom will feel that in the morning.#TD#
Mcgoo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tom sprawls well initially but Mcgoo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tom is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Tom has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mcgoo. Oh but Tom has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mcgoo goes limp - he's gone! Tom jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Tom!
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tristan Lancier and Tim Tom. Tom has chosen Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tristan Lancier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Tim Tom!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lancier counters by clinching up.
Lancier has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tom is trying to keep an underhook but Lancier manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lancier (2) vs (0) Tom
Tom is looking for a sweep. Lancier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lancier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tom actively working from the bottom here.
Lancier prevents Tom from improving his position.
Lancier controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancier is working hard here to advance position.
Tom should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tom throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lancier escapes and throws Tom's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lancier (5) vs (0) Tom
Lancier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tom is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tom keeps trying to improve his position.
Lancier tries for a kimura but Tom is defending well.
Tom tries to bench press Lancier off him but Lancier keeps the position.
Lancier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lancier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lancier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lancier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lancier has control of an arm but Tom manages to advance to Lancier's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lancier (5) vs (4) Tom
Tom wants to control but Lancier is keeping busy.
Lancier trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tom keeps control of the position as Lancier tries to break free.
Lancier breaks Tom's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lancier (7) vs (4) Tom
Lancier passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lancier (10) vs (4) Tom
Tom tries to bench press Lancier off him but Lancier keeps the position.
Lancier has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tom is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lancier yanks on the arm and Tom is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lancier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tristan Lancier! |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Goki Shibukawa and Tim Tom. Chooooooooon! I think Shibukawa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ramallah - Days of Revenge. Tom comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Goki Shibukawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Tim Tom!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tom fails with the takedown
and Shibukawa counters by clinching up.
Shibukawa gets control of Tom's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shibukawa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tom wants to control from the top but Shibukawa keeps moving.
Shibukawa seems keen to control Tom's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shibukawa 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.
Shibukawa is working hard here to advance position.
Shibukawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shibukawa tries to get out of the position.
Shibukawa controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibukawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Shibukawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tom manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shibukawa (2) vs (0) Tom
Shibukawa looking to pass the guard.
Tom should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shibukawa sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Tom doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Shibukawa paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Tom - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Tom! |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trevor McDonald and Tim Tom. Tom has chosen Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trevor McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tim Tom!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tom with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Tom
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Tom is keeping the position.
Tom is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tom! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (2) vs (4) Tom
McDonald looking for a sweep but Tom has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (2) vs (6) Tom
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
Tom tries to push McDonald's head away but McDonald is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to hold on but Tom pushes him away.
Tom fails to move to back control.
McDonald wants to control but Tom is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Tom tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tom mounts McDonald! Really nice guard pass there!
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Tom maintains control.
Tom pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tom works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (2) vs (9) Tom
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy McDonald right now.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tom is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tom is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tom avoiding McDonald 's attempts to control his hands.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tom looking for the choke from the back.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
Tom tightening his grip on McDonald, looking for the choke.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tom on the ground.
McDonald is looking to control the hands but Tom breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Tom! |
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Event:
DFC 50: Penn Vs Turner 2
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Tom takes a kick to the side of the head.
Michaels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michaels wants it to stay on the feet.
Tom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michaels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tom fails with the takedown
and Tom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Tom is rocked!
Shawn Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tom.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tom.#KD#
Michaels lands a big head kick that sends Tom tumbling to the mat! Michaels takes a step backwards and waves Tom back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tom is still on wobbly legs! Can Michaels finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Tom crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shawn Michaels!
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Event:
DFC 40: Milanesi v Slaughter 2
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Tom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shepherd sprawls well. Shepherd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tom gets slowly back to his feet.
Tom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shepherd connects with a body shot that sends Tom's belly button to the back.
Shepherd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shepherd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shepherd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shepherd counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tom is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shepherd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tom should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shepherd lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
Tom is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shepherd connects with a high kick.
Tom is still on wobbly legs! Can Shepherd finish him?
Tom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shepherd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sam Shepherd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tom.
Shepherd lands a high kick!
#T1#
A head kick from Shepherd lands but Tom takes it in his stride.
Shepherd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tom shoots in for a takedown but Shepherd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shepherd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shepherd wants it to stay on the feet.
And Shepherd counters with a quick kick to the body but Tom blocks it.
Shepherd lands a nice hook to Tom's body. Tom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tom walks into a straight right hand from Shepherd.
Shepherd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Shepherd closes the distance and pushes Tom back into the cage.
Shepherd leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Shepherd breaks from the clinch.
Tom seems to have recovered his senses.
Shepherd lands a really nice looking cross but Tom seems unphased.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tom misses with a takedown attempt
and Shepherd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sam Shepherd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shepherd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shepherd.#T2##CL#
Shepherd takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Shepherd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shepherd lunges at Tom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tom's hand.
Shepherd punishes Tom's body with a nice straight punch.
Shepherd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shepherd counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tom is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shepherd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shepherd connects with a crisp jab.
Shepherd cracks a nice hook into Tom's ribs.
Shepherd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Shepherd rushes Tom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Shepherd breaks the clinch.
Shepherd is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shepherd circles away.
Shepherd lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Shepherd gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##BC#
Shepherd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shepherd pushes Tom away with a front kick.
Shepherd throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tom's head.
Tom misses with a takedown attempt
and Shepherd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Shepherd pushes Tom up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Shepherd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tim Tom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shepherd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shepherd delivers a nice body kick.
Tom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters circling a little - Shepherd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tom misses with a takedown attempt
and Shepherd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Shepherd.#CL#
Shepherd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Tom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shepherd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tom misses with a takedown
and Shepherd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tom looks winded!
Tom misses with a takedown
and Shepherd counters with a big head kick but Tom shrugs it off.
Shepherd looks to land a combination. Tom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice body kick there by Shepherd.
Shepherd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Shepherd as Tom shoots in.
Tom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shepherd counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shepherd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Shepherd moves into the clinch.
Shepherd lands a good knee to the midsection. Tom won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Shepherd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shepherd jabs at Tom's body.
Tom with a poor takedown
and Tom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tom misses with a combination
#TD#
so Shepherd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shepherd is standing up over Tom. Tom looks to escape but Shepherd dives into side control.
#REVB#
Shepherd working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've been hearing good reports from Shepherd'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.
Tom is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU#
Shepherd decides to stand back up.
Shepherd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tom can do to turn this around?
Shepherd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepherd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shepherd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tom tries for a takedown but Shepherd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tom is breathing heavily.
Shepherd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shepherd lands a head kick!
#T1##CL#
Shepherd darts in and clinches Tom up against the cage.#BC#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tom is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shepherd is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tom.
Shepherd connects with a body shot that sends Tom's belly button to the back.#CL#
Tom tries to keep at a distance but Shepherd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shepherd lands a nice shot to the body.
Shepherd lands a good knee to the midsection. Tom won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shepherd lands with a good body shot.
Shepherd is looking to wear down Tom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shepherd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shepherd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Toms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tom misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Shepherd counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shepherd. #T2##BC#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd lands a head kick!
Shepherd throws a series of strikes that have Tom backpedaling.
#CL#
Shepherd clinches.
Shepherd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toms head. #BC#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd with a hook.#CL#
Shepherd has Tom up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tom shoots and misses
and Shepherd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sam Shepherd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tom.
Shepherd scores with a nice body kick.
Shepherd lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Tom with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Shepherd to counter with a crisp jab.
Tom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Shepherd.
Tom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tom there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Shepherd moves into the clinch.
Shepherd is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shepherd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shepherd.
#BC#
Shepherd breaks from the clinch.
Tom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shepherd.
Tom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Tom tries to get set, Shepherd tries to push him back and clinch up but Tom manages to avoid the attempt.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tom letting Shepherd take a breather here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shepherd is struggling to control the position.
Tom has a couple of punches blocked by Shepherd.
Tom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shepherd.#TD2#
Tom manages to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shepherd slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Shepherd dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tom misses with a takedown attempt
and Shepherd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tom tries for a takedown but Shepherd manages to get underhooks.
Shepherd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tom letting Shepherd take a breather here.
Shepherd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tom up against the cage.
Shepherd gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Shepherd prevents the takedown attempt.
Sam Shepherd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepherd stalling the fight.
Shepherd lands a good knee to the midsection. Tom won't want to take too many of those.
Sam Shepherd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sam Shepherd.
Shepherd lands a high kick!
Shepherd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Shepherd moves into the clinch successfully.
Shepherd works on Tom's body with a couple of short punches.
Shepherd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shepherd lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Shepherd breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Shepherd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tom, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Shepherd on the inside.
Shepherd just leaning against Tom, taking a breather.
Tom is looking for a takedown.
Shepherd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shepherd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Shepherd. Beautiful body shot.
Tim Tom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Shepherd tenderised Tom's leg. Tom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shepherd's waist but Shepherd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tom off to one side. #CL#
Tom gets tackled into the cage by Shepherd. Shepherd maintains the clinch.
Knees to the body from Shepherd.
#BC#
Shepherd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shepherd works over Tom's head and body with a nice combination.
Shepherd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Shepherd clinches up with Tom and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Shepherd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T3#
Shepherd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tom's calf.
Tom shoots in and drives through. Shepherd sprawls well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shepherd - that will leave a mark!
Shepherd scores with the left hand. Tom knows he should have avoided that one.
Shepherd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shepherd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shepherd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tim Tom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepherd connects with a high kick.
Shepherd scores with a shot to the body.
Shepherd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shepherd lands a jab-cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Shepherd closes the distance and clinches.
Tom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shepherd after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Tom is trying to push Shepherd away but Shepherd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shepherd has Tom pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Tom is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Shepherd - that's hurt Tom badly! Oh, another knee lands and Tom is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Tom doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sam Shepherd!
After winning the bout, Sam Shepherd 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:
DFC 32: Arones Vs Milanesi
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Tom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Tom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tom eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Tim Tom has been cut.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tom fails with the takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tom has time to react.
Tom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A left lands for Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tom shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
George Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tom.
Tom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith cracks Tom with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Tom tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Tom back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Tom is rocked!
Smith is looking to slow Tom down with leg kicks.
Tom is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Tom closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Tom seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tom misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tom takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Arvins Bootcamp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tom tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily#KD#
and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Tom! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tom to his feet! Tom is in big trouble!
Tim Tom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle, before Smith throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Tom's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Smith lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). George Smith!
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Event:
DFC 23: Torn Asunder
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tom has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tom dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tom.
Tom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Tom walks into a jab.
Tom moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sean Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tom.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Tom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Tom fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Tom on that attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Tom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones throws a combination. Tom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tom looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Tom fails with the takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones cracks Tom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Tom is rocked!
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tom.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Tom looks winded!#T2#
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tom is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Tom seems to have recovered his senses.
Tom shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Tom's head back.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tom somewhat.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tom eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Tom's belly button to the back.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones is looking to chop away at Tom's legs. #T3#
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Tom should have avoided that one.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Tom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Tom backs away looking to recover.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Tom colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Jones as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Tom is left battered and dazed whilst Jones and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Jones!
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Event:
DFC 18: Demolition
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Robbie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tom did well to prevent Robbie getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Robbie is working for a kimura but Tom is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robbie pulls his head out easily.
Tom has hold of Robbie's hands but Robbie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Robbie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Robbie decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Robbie moves into full guard.
Tom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Robbie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tom wants to control from the top but Robbie keeps moving.
Robbie pulls Tom in close to prevent any damage.
Tom trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robbie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tom's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tom wants to get back to his feet but Robbie is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Robbie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robbie has managed to get both his arms back between Tom's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Tom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robbie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Tom working for a triangle but Robbie defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Tom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB2#
Robbie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robbie has managed to get both his arms back between Tom's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Robbie gets to his feet - Tom follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Tom is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robbie's half guard.
Tom wants to take a breather but Robbie is having none of it.
Robbie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tom's back!
Robbie lands strikes to the head. #SUB#
Robbie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Robbie is breathing heavily.#T4#
Tom trying to get back to his feet but Robbie is in full control for now.
Robbie trying to control momentarily.
Tom breaks Robbie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robbie keeping moving, preventing Tom from controlling successfully.
Tom postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tom tries to stand but Robbie is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Margot Robbie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Robbie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Robbie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tom actively working from the bottom here.
Tom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robbie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robbie's back!
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tom looking to break Robbie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Robbie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tom will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
My spies in Arvins Bootcamp inform me that Tom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Tom is looking for a rear naked choke here but Robbie reverses the position brilliantly into Tom's guard!
Tom should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Robbie wants to control from the top but Tom keeps moving.
Robbie connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Robbie has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tom to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Robbie is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tom pulls down on the head and he's put Robbie to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tim Tom!
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Event:
DFC 13: Hobson Vs Kicker
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Tom shoots and misses
and Cowell counters with a nice body shot.
Tom has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Cowell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tom!
Cowell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tom to see if he's OK.
Cowell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tom down.
Tom should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tom is looking for a sweep.
Tom manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cowell's best efforts.#SUB2#
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cowell pulls his head out easily.
Tom tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cowell has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Cowell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tom wants to try and get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
A nice elbow there by Cowell.
Tom in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Cowell'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.
Cowell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Tom tries to hold on but Cowell postures up.
Cowell cracks Tom with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cowell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tom hang on?#ROC#
Tom is rocked!
Tom wants to control but Cowell is having none of it.
Cowell lands a nice shot to the head.
Tom is still in real trouble! Can Cowell finish him?
Cowell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tom?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowell unloading with bombs!
Cowell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big strike lands for Cowell! That's really hurt Tom and he's turned his back - Cowell keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cowell jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Cowell!
A victorious Alex Cowell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DFC 4: Lee Vs Boggs
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Tom closes the distance but Cowell moves to the side
and Cowell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Cowell moves into the clinch.
Cowell pushes Tom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tom is looking for a takedown.
Knees to the body from Cowell.
A short body shot lands from Cowell as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Cowell to work.
Tom is trying to pull guard but Cowell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alex Cowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tom.
Cowell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cowell obliges.
Tom looks winded!
Nice body punch from Cowell - that landed with a thud.
Tom fails to pull guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cowell obliges.
Tom takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1##TD#
Cowell tightens his grip and picks Tom up, before dumping him to the ground. Tom manages to land in guard.
Cowell is working Tom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cowell stands up over Tom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Cowell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cowell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cowell really is a fat lump.
Tom shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cowell!
#CL#
Cowell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tom, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Cowell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Cowell.
Cowell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tom backwards.
Cowell stops a takedown attempt from Tom.
Cowell with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Tim Tom has been cut.
Cowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Cowell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cowell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cowell crunches a lovely knee into Tom's ribcage.
Cowell lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cowell.
Cowell stalling the fight.
Cowell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cowell lands a nice shot to the body.
Tom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cowell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cowell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cowell cracks Tom with a nice body shot.#T3#
Cowell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cowell just leaning against Tom, taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Cowell.
Cowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cowell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cowell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hook to the body lands for Cowell.
#TD#
Cowell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tom clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cowell is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Tom. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tom takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Cowell is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Tom. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Cowell connects with a big shot to the side of Tom's head.
Cowell is punishing Tom with strikes - can he finish him?!
Tom is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Tom is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cowell loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tom hold on?
Cowell scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tom is looking for a way out.
Cowell is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Cowell gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Cowell gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Cowell apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#CL#
Cowell clinches.
Cowell lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Cowell.
A right hand to the body from Cowell.
Cowell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tom backwards.
Cowell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowell crunches a lovely knee into Tom's ribcage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cowell.
Cowell scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Cowell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Tom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cowell moves into the clinch.
Cowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cowell lands a knee to the body.
Cowell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alex Cowell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cowell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cowell landing knees to the body.
Cowell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Cowell.
Cowell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Cowell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Cowell to work.
Tom is breathing heavily.
Cowell scores with a hook to the body.
Cowell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Cowell.
Cowell lands a nice shot to the body.
Cowell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cowell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cowell.
Cowell lands a good knee to the midsection. Tom won't want to take too many of those.
A hook to the body from Cowell.
A left hand lands to the body for Cowell.
#TD#
Cowell has picked Tom up - he's going for a ride! Cowell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cowell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tom on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Cowell there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cowell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cowell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cowell slows the pace down in half guard.
Cowell wants to take a breather but Tom is having none of it. #T2#
Cowell drops an elbow to the side of Tom's head. #SUB2#
Tom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cowell drops an elbow to the side of Tom's head.
Tom is looking for a sweep. Cowell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cowell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cowell drops an elbow to the side of Tom's head.
Ground and pound from Cowell.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cowell connects with a nice short shot to Tom's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cowell lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cowell content to control rather than advance.
Tom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Tom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cowell is one step ahead there.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Tom keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tom pushes a forearm under Cowell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cowell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Tom!
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Haislan Garcia and Tim Tom. Tom comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Haislan Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Tim Tom!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tom shoots in but no luck this time.
Tom wants to clinch but Garcia slips to the side
and Garcia counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Garcia (4) vs (0) Tom
Tom tries to improve position but can't.
Garcia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Garcia happy to just control the position for now.
Tom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garcia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garcia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tom has escaped the position, nice work there.
Garcia tries for a kimura but Tom is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia takes a little break here. Tom wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tom tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia working away.
Garcia content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tom, who protects the arm well.
Tom is trying to escape the position but Garcia is controlling the position.
Tom gets back to half guard.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tom on the ground.
Garcia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Tom is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Garcia seems content to control.
Tom is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
Tom wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Tom actively working from the bottom here.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia is controlling the pace.
Garcia is looking for submissions but instead, Tom has regained full guard.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Tom keeps moving.
Garcia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tom looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Tom can't keep his opponent in guard - Garcia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garcia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tom is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia controlling the pace.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Tom trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
Garcia trying to mount his opponent but Tom defends it.
Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garcia stalling.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tom looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tom could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Garcia has cracked it and Tom is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Haislan Garcia! |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Bishoff and Tim Tom. Tom has chosen Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire as his entrance music. Tim Tom has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gary Bishoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tim Tom!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tom has his takedown stuffed
and Bishoff counters by moving into the clinch.
Tom drags the fight down to the ground.
Bishoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bishoff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bishoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tom is keeping the position for now.
Tom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bishoff wants to pass the guard but Tom is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishoff is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tom has his foot on Bishoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bishoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Tom working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishoff slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bishoff seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tom for as long as he can get away with.
Tom has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bishoff is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tom. Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (3) vs (0) Tom
Bishoff is trying to get an arm triangle but Tom is defending well.
Tom is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tom gets back to full guard.
Bishoff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishoff has managed to get both his arms back between Tom's legs - danger averted.
Bishoff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bishoff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tom looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bishoff passes into half guard.
Bishoff stalling.
Bishoff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishoff pulls his head out easily.
Tom looking for submissions off his back.
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishoff pulls his head out easily.
Bishoff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tom has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bishoff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tom defends it well.
Bishoff seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bishoff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tom is looking to control Bishoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tom avoid being mounted?
Tom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishoff pulls his head out easily.
Bishoff trying to mount his opponent but Tom defends it.
Bishoff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tom is trying to control but can't.
Tom tries to roll over but Bishoff keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bishoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tom looking for a triangle here. Bishoff is fighting it but it looks tight! Tom pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bishoff is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tim Tom! |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Tom and Sebastian Heikkinen. Tom comes to the cage accompanied by Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire. Heikkinen has chosen Sigur Rós - Varúð as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tim Tom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sebastian Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Heikkinen as Tom shoots in.
Tom fails with the takedown
and Heikkinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tom has Heikkinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Heikkinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Tom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heikkinen to keep the fight standing.
Heikkinen pulls guard effortlessly.
Heikkinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tom is one step ahead there.
Tom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heikkinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tom has managed to get both his arms back between Heikkinen's legs - danger averted.
Tom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Heikkinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tom has Heikkinen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tom (0) vs (2) Heikkinen
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heikkinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tom is tightening it up a little... Heikkinen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Heikkinen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Heikkinen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tim Tom! |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Tom and Kyoji Asahara. Tom comes to the cage accompanied by Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire. Asahara has chosen Skrillex & Rick Ross - Purple Lamborghini as his entrance music. Kyoji Asahara has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Tom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyoji Asahara!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Asahara moves into the clinch.
Tom has Asahara pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tom pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Asahara tumbling to the mat - Tom dives into Asahara's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tom (2) vs (0) Asahara
Tom trying to control the position from guard on top but Asahara 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.
Tom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Asahara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Asahara has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tom (2) vs (2) Asahara
Asahara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Asahara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tom is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asahara has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tom to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Asahara is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tom pulls down on the head and he's put Asahara to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tim Tom! |
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