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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Per Jeremiassen and Nick Ziziou. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ziziou's choice of entrance music: Coldplay - Paradise. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Per Jeremiassen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Nick Ziziou!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jeremiassen moves into the clinch.
Ziziou jumps guard.
Ziziou keeping full guard, as Jeremiassen tries to pass.
Ziziou is pulling down on Jeremiassen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jeremiassen, at least for the moment.
Ziziou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jeremiassen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jeremiassen (0) vs (2) Ziziou
Jeremiassen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremiassen pushes a forearm under Ziziou's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ziziou is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Per Jeremiassen! |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Ziziou and Samuel Cooke. Ziziou comes to the cage accompanied by Coldplay - Paradise. Cooke has chosen Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Nick Ziziou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cooke moves into the clinch.
Cooke gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ziziou (0) vs (2) Cooke
Cooke looking to pass the guard.
Ziziou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ziziou is trying to keep Cooke in close.
Cooke trying to control but Ziziou is working from the bottom.
Cooke controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Ziziou controls Cooke momentarily but Cooke frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke controlling from the top position.
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Ziziou is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziziou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cooke 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.
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Ziziou is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ziziou looking to control.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziziou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziziou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cooke defends well.
Cooke stays in close to Ziziou's body and controls the position.
Ziziou is trying to control the position but Cooke postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziziou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cooke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cooke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ziziou's guard.
Still in half guard, Cooke seems content to control.
Ziziou is refusing to be controlled, as Cooke sits in half guard.
Ziziou tries to roll over but Cooke keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is working for a kimura but Ziziou is defending it quite comfortably.
Ziziou won't allow Cooke to pass to mount.
Cooke is working for a submission of some sort.
Ziziou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooke pulls his head out easily.
Cooke is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ziziou as he works his way to full guard.
Cooke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ziziou trying to control the position.
Cooke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziziou is retaining full guard.
Ziziou is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cooke defends well.
Cooke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ziziou keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Ziziou working for a triangle but Cooke defends it easily.
Ziziou is breathing heavily.
Ziziou keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ziziou is trying to keep Cooke in close.
Cooke trying to control but Ziziou is working from the bottom.
Cooke is stalling in the full guard.
Cooke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziziou (0) vs (5) Cooke
Cooke is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ziziou will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cooke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cooke is trying to get an arm triangle but Ziziou is defending well.
Cooke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cooke in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cooke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cooke is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ziziou's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cooke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ziziou, who protects the arm well.
Cooke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cooke controlling from side mount.
Cooke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ziziou is looking to regain half guard here but Cooke keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cooke advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ziziou (0) vs (7) Cooke
Cooke controlling the pace for now.
Cooke is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Ziziou is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Ziziou flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Cooke anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Ziziou and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Cooke slips an arm under Ziziou chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Cooke has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Cooke is squeezing on Ziziou like an anaconda would it's prey. Ziziou fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Cooke!
After the fight, Samuel Cooke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jake Stevens and Nick Ziziou. Stevens comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". Ziziou is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coldplay - Paradise. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jake Stevens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nick Ziziou!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ziziou.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ziziou sprawls well. Ziziou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.
Ziziou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ziziou clinches with his opponent.
Stevens pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziziou content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Stevens has locked up a guillotine! Stevens's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ziziou is holding on here and Stevens must be using up a lot of energy. Ziziou has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Stevens gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Stevens! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Ziziou and Dan Ban. Ziziou comes to the cage accompanied by Coldplay - Paradise. Ban has chosen Peter Tosh & Mick Jagger - Don't Look Back as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Ziziou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Ban!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ban gets a clinch.
Ban has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ziziou uses from the top position.
Ban looking for a guillotine here but Ziziou defends easily.
Ziziou wants to control from the top but Ban keeps moving.
Ban is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ban is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban looking to control but Ziziou passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziziou seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziziou slows the pace down in half guard.
Ban is positioning himself well to prevent Ziziou advancing to mount.
Ban is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziziou pulls his head out easily.
Ziziou wants to take a breather but Ban is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziziou is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ban is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ban actively working from the bottom here.
Ziziou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ban sees it coming and defends easily.
Ziziou is looking to take a break and control but Ban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ban tries to roll over but Ziziou keeps him under control.
Ziziou tries to pass to full mount but Ban defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ban looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ziziou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ban keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ban has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ziziou is working away from the top position though.
Ban moves into full guard.
Ban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ziziou drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ban dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziziou (0) vs (2) Ban
Ban is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ziziou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ban preventing the sweep.
Ziziou keeping moving, preventing Ban from controlling successfully.
Ban is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ziziou trying to keep a closed guard but Ban is proving a slippery customer.
Ziziou keeping moving, preventing Ban from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ziziou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ban is one step ahead there.
Ziziou has his foot on Ban's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ban works his way back into a safe position though.
Ban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ban 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.
Ban must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ziziou keeping moving, preventing Ban from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ziziou controls Ban momentarily but Ban frees himself.
Ziziou is looking for a triangle but Ban pushes his legs off easily.
Ban looking to pass the guard.
Ban trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziziou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ban is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ban is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ban trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziziou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ziziou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ban doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ban manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ban 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.
Ban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ban sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ziziou working a defensive guard here.
Ban trying to control but Ziziou is working from the bottom.
Ziziou pulls Ban in close to prevent any damage.
Ziziou keeping moving, preventing Ban from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ban controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ban stopping the sweep attempt from Ziziou.
Ziziou is working hard here to advance position.
Ban drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ziziou looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ziziou looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ziziou! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ziziou (4) vs (2) Ban
Ziziou is looking to take a break and control but Ban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ban is looking for a sweep.
Ziziou tries to advance to mount but Ban instead regains half guard.
Ziziou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ban is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziziou pulls his head out easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ban tries to roll over but Ziziou keeps him under control.
Ziziou is looking to advance position but Ban won't allow it.
Ban has his hands clasped together around Ziziou's back. He's all about the action.
Ziziou trying to mount his opponent but Ban defends it.
Ban looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ban looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ziziou wants to free his trapped foot but Ban is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ban is not content to let Ziziou control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziziou takes the fight on points by 4 to 2. |
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