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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grzegorz Gorski (ranked 5349 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlantis Lemurian (ranked 8994 p4p, 329 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Grzegorz Gorski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Atlantis Lemurian!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gorski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gorski (2) vs (0) Lemurian
Gorski trying to mount his opponent but Lemurian defends it.
Lemurian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gorski controlling the action here.
Lemurian preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorski is keen to just control but Lemurian is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski is pressing down on Lemurian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lemurian is holding on for now.
Lemurian 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.
Gorski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Gorski'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.
Gorski wants to control from the top but Lemurian keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemurian wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski wants to pass the guard but Lemurian is keeping the position.
Lemurian keeping moving, preventing Gorski from controlling successfully.
Gorski is really struggling to control Lemurian but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gorski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gorski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorski preventing the sweep.
Gorski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemurian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemurian 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.
Lemurian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gorski defends it easily.
Lemurian keeping moving, preventing Gorski from controlling successfully.
Gorski drops back looking for a leg! Lemurian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lemurian manages to kick Gorski off! Gorski jumps back into Lemurian's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lemurian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lemurian is pulling down on Gorski's head to control his posture.
Gorski looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gorski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gorski trying to control but Lemurian is working from the bottom.
Lemurian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gorski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gorski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gorski trying to control but Lemurian is working from the bottom.
Lemurian has Gorski pulled in close to control his posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gorski preventing the sweep.
Gorski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lemurian has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gorski has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (5) vs (0) Lemurian
Gorski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gorski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lemurian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gorski's guard! Nice work there by Lemurian! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (5) vs (2) Lemurian
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian has gone for a leg lock! Gorski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lemurian's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (7) vs (2) Lemurian
Gorski wants to pass the guard but Lemurian is keeping the position.
Gorski is working hard here to advance position.
Lemurian looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemurian, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian pulls Gorski in close to prevent any damage.
Gorski postures up.
Lemurian keeping moving, preventing Gorski from controlling successfully.
Lemurian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gorski controls the pace.
Lemurian is trying to control the position but Gorski postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lemurian is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (7) vs (4) Lemurian
Gorski is trying to keep Lemurian in close.
Lemurian tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorski is retaining full guard.
Lemurian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gorski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (9) vs (4) Lemurian
Lemurian keeping moving, preventing Gorski from controlling successfully.
Gorski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lemurian is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gorski sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gorski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gorski postures up.
Gorski wants to control from the top but Lemurian keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gorski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemurian is keeping the position for now.
Lemurian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gorski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gorski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (12) vs (4) Lemurian
Gorski is looking to take a break and control but Lemurian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gorski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gorski laying and praying for a moment but Lemurian takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lemurian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorski controlling the action here.
Lemurian is trying to control but can't.
Lemurian tries to get to full guard but Gorski has control of the leg.
Lemurian works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemurian keeping moving, preventing Gorski from controlling successfully.
Gorski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lemurian is retaining full guard.
Lemurian working a defensive guard but Gorski manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (15) vs (4) Lemurian
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorski is trying to get an arm triangle but Lemurian is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorski takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
After winning the bout, Grzegorz Gorski 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 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wally Backman (ranked 8092 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlantis Lemurian (ranked 8946 p4p, 329 weight class). Atlantis Lemurian is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Wally Backman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Atlantis Lemurian!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Backman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lemurian counters with a single leg into guard. Backman didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Backman (0) vs (2) Lemurian
Lemurian trying to control the position from guard on top but Backman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Backman can't keep his opponent in guard - Lemurian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Backman trying to control from the bottom.
Lemurian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Backman defends it well.
Lemurian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Backman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lemurian jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Backman (0) vs (5) Lemurian
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemurian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lemurian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Backman is trying to get back to half guard.
My spies in Main Event inform me that Lemurian has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemurian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lemurian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Backman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Backman is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lemurian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Backman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lemurian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Backman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lemurian's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Lemurian! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Backman has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Atlantis Lemurian!
During a confident post fight interview, Atlantis Lemurian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RFC 45: Tipping Point
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Koskos jabs Lemurian right on the nose. Lemurian blinks but takes it well.
Koskos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Lemurian scores with a takedown into Koskos's guard.
Lemurian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koskos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lemurian trying to control the position from guard on top but Koskos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koskos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemurian's guard. #REVR#
Lemurian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Koskos wants to control from the top but Lemurian keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskos being controlled here momentarily.
Koskos trying to control but Lemurian is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lemurian has control of Koskos's left arm, preventing Koskos from doing any damage.
Koskos trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemurian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koskos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koskos being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koskos wants to pass the guard but Lemurian is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koskos shoots in looking for a takedown but Lemurian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koskos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lemurian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lemurian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koskos thuds a left hand into Lemurian's body.#CL2#
Lemurian drives through and clinches with Koskos against the cage.
Lemurian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lemurian slowing the pace effectively.
Koskos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lemurian working aggressively here.
Koskos takes a shot to the head.
Koskos is trying to break the clinch but Lemurian is controlling him.#T3#
Koskos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemurian controlling the action here for a moment.
Koskos misses with a body punch.
Lemurian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koskos tries a body shot but Lemurian blocks it.
Koskos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemurian stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Koskos - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Lemurian turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Lemurian tries for a kimura but Koskos is defending well.
Koskos tries to improve position but can't.
Koskos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Lemurian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koskos.
Koskos passes to full mount!
Koskos trying to control but Lemurian is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koskos controlling his opponent.
Lemurian looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koskos avoids the attempt from Lemurian to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atlantis Lemurian will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Lemurian has managed to clinch.
Koskos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lemurian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Koskos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemurian's elbow.
Lemurian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Lemurian gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lemurian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemurian postures up.
Koskos is controlling Lemurian's posture.
Lemurian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemurian trying to move into half guard but instead Koskos has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Koskos trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemurian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemurian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koskos is one step ahead there. #T1#
Koskos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lemurian has his hands on Koskos's head, controlling the position.
Koskos stays in close to Lemurian's body and controls the position.
Lemurian has control of Koskos's left arm, preventing Koskos from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koskos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemurian is keeping the position for now.
Koskos looking to sit in guard and control but Lemurian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Koskos looking to control.
Lemurian trying to control the position from guard on top but Koskos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atlantis Lemurian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lemurian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koskos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lemurian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lemurian passes Koskos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lemurian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koskos tries to roll over but Lemurian keeps him under control.
Koskos trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Lemurian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lemurian tries to pass to full mount but Koskos defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koskos lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Lemurian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lemurian is fighting to break Koskos's control of his arms but Koskos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lemurian tries to free his leg and advance position but Koskos is retaining full guard.
Koskos wants to sweep but no luck.
Lemurian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Lemurian has gone for a leg lock! Koskos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lemurian's guard.#REVR#
Koskos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemurian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlantis Lemurian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koskos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Lemurian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koskos, pushing him back against the cage.
Koskos working aggressively here.
Koskos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemurian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koskos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemurian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lemurian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koskos can't find room to land a body shot as Lemurian controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemurian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD2#
Lemurian turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lemurian manages to end up in side control.
Koskos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lemurian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Koskos is trying to control Lemurian's posture but Lemurian avoids it. #SUB2#
Lemurian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koskos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Koskos is looking to regain half guard here but Lemurian keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Lemurian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Lemurian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lemurian tries to score with some ground and pound. Koskos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Creon Koskos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koskos struggling a bit here.
Lemurian tries to score with some ground and pound. Koskos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lemurian fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Koskos is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lemurian has hold of Koskos's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Koskos tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lemurian cranks the arm and Koskos screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Koskos, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Atlantis Lemurian!
Atlantis Lemurian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jonas Putin and Atlantis Lemurian. Putin comes to the cage accompanied by "Ace of Spades" by Motorhead. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jonas Putin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Atlantis Lemurian!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lemurian is looking to clinch.
Putin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lemurian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lemurian clinches up with Putin and pushes him back against the cage.
Putin gets control of Lemurian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Putin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lemurian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lemurian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Putin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lemurian drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Putin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lemurian has Putin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Putin (2) vs (0) Lemurian
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemurian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Putin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lemurian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lemurian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putin defends it easily.
Lemurian looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemurian, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian looking to control.
Lemurian working for a triangle but Putin defends it easily.
Lemurian looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemurian, not yet.
Putin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemurian is keeping the position for now.
Lemurian looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Putin has picked Lemurian up and slammed him! Lemurian can't keep hold of the triangle and Putin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Putin (5) vs (0) Lemurian
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian tries to buck Putin off but Putin is having none of it.
Putin working away.
Lemurian is trying to get back to half guard.
Lemurian is trying to escape the position but Putin is controlling the position.
Lemurian is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin slows the pace down.
Lemurian is looking to reverse the position.
Putin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lemurian wants to control but Putin postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian is looking to reverse the position.
Lemurian is letting Putin control him for a moment.
Putin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lemurian is looking to reverse the position.
Lemurian is still trying to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Putin working away.
Putin controls the position from side control.
Lemurian struggling a bit here.
Lemurian is being controlled here.
Lemurian has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lemurian holding on.
Lemurian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Putin controls the position.
Lemurian struggling a bit here.
Lemurian is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemurian is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian is trying to control Putin's posture but Putin avoids it.
Lemurian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lemurian gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lemurian is trying to control but can't.
Putin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lemurian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lemurian tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Putin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Putin (8) vs (0) Lemurian
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Putin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Putin works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Putin (11) vs (0) Lemurian
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Lemurian right now.
Putin is not going to allow Lemurian to sit and survive in this position.
Putin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lemurian doesn't escape.
Putin is hanging on to Lemurian's back as he tries to escape.
Lemurian keeps trying to improve his position.
Putin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemurian is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Putin.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian wants to control his opponent's hands but Putin gets his hands free.
Lemurian is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Putin controlling well, preventing Lemurian from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Lemurian right now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Putin'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.
Lemurian tries to escape but Putin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Putin.
Further stalling from Putin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putin not allowing Lemurian to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Putin takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
An out of breath Jonas Putin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake and Atlantis Lemurian. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Atlantis Lemurian!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lemurian to the mat! Lemurian manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Lemurian
Pancake preventing the sweep.
Pancake pushing down on Lemurian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pancake sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pancake is pressing down on Lemurian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lemurian is holding on for now.
Lemurian gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemurian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemurian keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemurian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake content to stall in guard here.
Pancake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Lemurian
Pancake controlling the position.
Lemurian has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lemurian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pancake working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian seems a little lost for a moment, as Pancake dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Lemurian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lemurian is trying to work for a sweep but Pancake has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (7) vs (0) Lemurian
Pancake avoids the attempt from Lemurian to control.
Lemurian tries to control the position but Pancake now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (10) vs (0) Lemurian
Lemurian is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pancake controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pancake avoiding Lemurian 's attempts to control his hands.
Pancake patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pancake is not going to allow Lemurian to sit and survive in this position.
Lemurian tries to roll but Pancake sticks to his back.
Lemurian is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pancake off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pancake has managed to slip his arm under Lemurian's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lemurian is tapping out! Submission win for Pancake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobias Pancake! |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ra Rrz Be Nize and Atlantis Lemurian. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ra Rrz Be Nize! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Atlantis Lemurian!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lemurian moves into the clinch.
Be Nize stops a takedown attempt from Lemurian.
Lemurian is working for takedown but Be Nize is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lemurian tries for a takedown but Be Nize manages to get underhooks.
Ra Rrz Be Nize has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atlantis Lemurian.
Lemurian tries for a takedown but Be Nize manages to get underhooks.
Lemurian has hold of one of Be Nize's legs. Be Nize is fighting the takedown attempt but Lemurian gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Be Nize (0) vs (2) Lemurian
Be Nize working a defensive guard here.
Lemurian is stalling in the full guard.
Be Nize pulls Lemurian in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemurian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Be Nize is pulling down on Lemurian's head to control his posture.
Be Nize might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Be Nize is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Be Nize on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Be Nize tries to get out of the position.
Be Nize is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Be Nize is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemurian is aware though and is defending well.
Be Nize has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemurian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lemurian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lemurian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lemurian slips nicely into half guard.
Be Nize wants to control but Lemurian is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Be Nize has a hand on Lemurian's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lemurian takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Be Nize (0) vs (5) Lemurian
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian avoids the attempt from Be Nize to control.
Lemurian manages to capitalize on a mistake by Be Nize to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Be Nize (0) vs (8) Lemurian
Lemurian not allowing Be Nize to control his hands.
What can Be Nize do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Be Nize is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian avoiding Be Nize 's attempts to control his hands.
Be Nize is in bad spot here.
Lemurian avoiding Be Nize 's attempts to control his hands.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Be Nize right now.
Lemurian keeps control of the position easily here as Be Nize tries to buck him off.
Lemurian not allowing Be Nize to control his hands.
Lemurian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Be Nize tries to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Be Nize right now.
Be Nize is really stuck here.
Lemurian is riding his opponent, not letting Be Nize buck him off.
Be Nize is in bad spot here.
Our spies down at at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination inform us that Lemurian has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian biding his time, looking for the opening.
Be Nize trying to control the hands but Lemurian won't let him.
Lemurian is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lemurian controlling well, preventing Be Nize from escaping the position.
Lemurian not allowing Be Nize to control his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian is riding his opponent, not letting Be Nize buck him off.
Be Nize looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Be Nize tries to roll but Lemurian sticks to his back.
Be Nize is working hard here to advance position.
Lemurian controls the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize rolls, trying to escape but Lemurian keeps control of the position.
Lemurian is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Be Nize tries to roll but Lemurian sticks to his back.
Be Nize trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lemurian controls the action.
Lemurian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Be Nize is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian is not going to allow Be Nize to sit and survive in this position.
Lemurian is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Be Nize right now.
Be Nize trying to control the hands but Lemurian breaks the grip.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize tries to escape but Lemurian has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Be Nize just trying to survive but Lemurian is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lemurian is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Be Nize is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian controlling from the back.
Lemurian controlling well, preventing Be Nize from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Lemurian.
Be Nize rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Be Nize tries to roll over but Lemurian keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize looking for submissions off his back.
Be Nize is breathing heavily.
Lemurian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Be Nize looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Be Nize trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Be Nize (0) vs (11) Lemurian
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Be Nize is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Be Nize has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Be Nize (0) vs (14) Lemurian
What can Be Nize do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Be Nize right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Be Nize trying to control the hands but Lemurian won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemurian wins on points by 14 to 0.
After winning the bout, Atlantis Lemurian 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:
QFC Tournament 691 Round 4
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Greeves shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Romero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Romero takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Romero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greeves connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Romero some visible discomfort.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Romero is trying to work for a sweep but Greeves has mounted him!
Romero is working to get back to half guard.
Greeves with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greeves working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Romero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero is trying to escape the mount.
Greeves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Romero slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Romero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Greeves scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Romero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Greeves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greeves is in close to Romero 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Greeves preventing the sweep.
Romero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero looking to control.
Greeves trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greeves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Greeves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Romero wants to sweep but no luck.
Greeves is working Romero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Greeves chips away with some ground and pound.
Romero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greeves is one step ahead there.
Romero is looking to sweep but instead, Greeves has passed into half guard.
Greeves slips a nice elbow through Romero 's hands, connecting with Romero 's forehead.
Greeves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Romero is trying to control but can't.
Romero works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greeves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Greeves stands up over Romero , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Greeves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Greeves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romero is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Romero forces his way into half guard.
Romero is looking to advance position but Greeves won't allow it. #T4##SUB2#
Romero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greeves sees it coming and defends easily.
Greeves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Romero trying to control but Greeves is working from the bottom.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Greeves is keeping the position.
Greeves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Greeves is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tillman Greeves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Romero closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Greeves's guard.
Romero forces his way into half guard.
Romero wants to pass to mount but Greeves is defending the position.
Romero keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Romero in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Greeves tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Romero !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogers Romero !
Our winner, Rogers Romero , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 691 Round 3
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
FX lands a jab to Romero 's midsection.
FX listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
FX misses with a straight left.
Romero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
FX lands a jab to Romero 's midsection.
FX punishes Romero 's body with a nice straight punch.
FX scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
FX bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
FX throws a hook but Romero blocks it.#T1#
FX scores with a nice strike.
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by FX.
FX ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
FX changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from FX misses the target.
FX cracks Romero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for FX.
Tex FX seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from FX misses.
Romero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by FX.
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!
FX jabs Romero right on the nose. Romero blinks but takes it well.
Romero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romero there as he acknowledges the shot.
FX cracks a nice hook into Romero 's ribs.#T3#
FX throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Romero counters with a takedown into side control.
FX prevents Romero from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero trying to control the position but FX is working away.
Romero advances nicely into full mount.
FX knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romero on the ground.
Romero is trying to take his opponent's back.
FX is trying to escape the mount but Romero keeps good control and instead manages to take FX's back.
#T4##SUB2#
Romero looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! FX taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rogers Romero !
Rogers Romero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 691 Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Swanson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Rogers Romero has been cut.
Swanson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC2#
Romero is rocked!#TD#
Romero scores with a takedown into Swanson's guard.
Oh Romero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero advances position into side control!
Romero seems to have got his legs back now.
Romero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Swanson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Romero controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swanson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romero moves to back control. #SUB#
Swanson is trying to roll into a better position but Romero has get a rear naked choke and Swanson is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rogers Romero !
A very excited looking Rogers Romero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 691 Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Romero fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kelly to the ground. Romero is now in Kelly's guard.
Romero postures up.
Romero wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Romero pushes down on Kelly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Romero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kelly trying to control but Romero postures up.
Romero tries to pass to full mount but Kelly defends it. #SUB2#
Romero 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Romero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Romero prevents Kelly from improving his position.
Romero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Romero wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Romero has control of Kelly's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kelly regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kelly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kelly tries to get out of the position.
Romero fails to advance to Kelly's back. #T2##SUB2#
Kelly reaches up to try and pull Romero in and control his posture, but Romero latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Kelly taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rogers Romero !
An out of breath Rogers Romero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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