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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Lynn and Tom Weezar. Weezar has chosen Lil B - I'm God (Produced By Clams Casino) 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Lynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tom Weezar!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lynn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Weezar is trying to keep an underhook but Lynn manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynn (2) vs (0) Weezar
Lynn is thwarting Weezar's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Lynn 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.
Weezar trying to control but Lynn postures up.
Still in half guard, Lynn seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn is working for a kimura but Weezar is defending it quite comfortably.
Weezar is trying to maintain the position but Lynn is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura but Weezar is defending well.
Lynn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Weezar sees it coming and defends easily.
Weezar is not content to let Lynn control the position.
Lynn is thwarting Weezar's attempts to control the position.
Weezar moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Weezar is keeping the position.
Weezar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weezar is trying to keep Lynn in close.
Weezar keeping full guard, as Lynn tries to pass.
Weezar trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lynn is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn stands and throws Weezar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (5) vs (0) Weezar
Weezar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lynn (7) vs (0) Weezar
Lynn with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lynn tries to control but Weezar wriggling away.
Weezar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn trying to control but Weezar is having none of it.
Lynn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Weezar has given up his back here. Will Lynn look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Lynn (10) vs (0) Weezar
Lynn wants to control the position but Weezar frees himself and scrambles - Lynn manages to regain control in side control.
Weezar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynn (10) vs (2) Weezar
Weezar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynn sees it coming and defends easily.
Lynn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is trying to maintain the position but Weezar is very close to passing his half guard.
Weezar trying to mount his opponent but Lynn defends it.
Lynn tries to get to full guard but Weezar has control of the leg.
Weezar wants to free his trapped foot but Lynn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Weezar moves into full mount! Lynn won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (10) vs (5) Weezar
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is desperately trying to improve his position but Weezar has a good base and remains in mount.
Lynn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lynn is looking to control Weezar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynn avoid being mounted?
Weezar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lynn is trying to control but can't.
Weezar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lynn is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Weezar is trying to control. Lynn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lynn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Weezar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynn looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynn, not yet.
Lynn pulls Weezar in close to his closed guard and prevents Weezar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Weezar trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weezar on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Weezar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Weezar is stalling in the full guard.
Lynn pulls Weezar in close to his closed guard and prevents Weezar from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Weezar looking to pass the guard.
Weezar wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving.
Lynn has Weezar pulled in close to control his posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Weezar from controlling successfully.
Lynn is adopting a defensive guard.
Lynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lynn is trying to keep Weezar in close.
Lynn trying to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Weezar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Weezar wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving.
Lynn pulls Weezar in close to prevent any damage.
Weezar wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving.
Lynn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Weezar wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving.
Lynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lynn has Weezar pulled in close to control his posture.
Weezar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynn is keeping the position for now.
Lynn is pulling down on Weezar's head to control his posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Weezar from controlling successfully.
Lynn wants to improve his position but instead Weezar has moved into half guard.
Weezar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lynn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Weezar prevents Lynn from improving his position.
Weezar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Weezar is thwarting Lynn's attempts to control the position.
Lynn is looking to improve his position.
Lynn is working hard here to advance position.
Weezar uses his free foot to push down on Lynn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lynn. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynn (10) vs (8) Weezar
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynn takes the fight on points by 10 to 8. |
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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 Tom Weezar and Nick Rossi. Weezar comes into the arena with Lil B - I'm God (Produced By Clams Casino) blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tom Weezar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Weezar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rossi to the mat! Rossi manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Weezar (2) vs (0) Rossi
Weezar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Weezar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rossi wants to sweep but no luck.
Rossi is trying to control the position but Weezar postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Weezar controls the pace.
Rossi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weezar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weezar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rossi for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossi looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weezar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Weezar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Weezar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Weezar (5) vs (0) Rossi
Rossi is looking to reverse the position.
Weezar has hold of Rossi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rossi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Weezar cranks the arm and Rossi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rossi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tom Weezar! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leonidas Sparta and Tom Weezar. Weezar has chosen Lil B - I'm God (Produced By Clams Casino) as his entrance music. Tom Weezar has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Leonidas Sparta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tom Weezar!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sparta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Weezar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparta looking for subs off his back but Weezar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sparta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weezar pulls his head out easily.
Sparta works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weezar looking to pass the guard.
Sparta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparta is really struggling to control Weezar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Weezar has gone for a leg lock! Sparta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Weezar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparta (2) vs (0) Weezar
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weezar keeping full guard, as Sparta tries to pass.
Weezar looking for a sweep. Not yet Weezar, not yet.
Sparta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparta wants to pass the guard but Weezar is keeping the position.
Weezar has his foot on Sparta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparta works his way back into a safe position though.
Weezar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparta trying to control the position from guard on top but Weezar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weezar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparta is aware though and is defending well.
Sparta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weezar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparta being controlled here momentarily.
Sparta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Weezar's guard.
Sparta seems to be working for a kimura but Weezar defends the submission attempt.
Sparta uses his free foot to push down on Weezar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Weezar. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparta (5) vs (0) Weezar
Sparta avoids the attempt from Weezar to control.
Sparta is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sparta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparta fails to move to back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparta takes Weezar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Weezar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Sparta (8) vs (0) Weezar
Sparta is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Weezar is defending well though. Sparta let's go of the attempt for now.
Weezar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Weezar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Weezar fending off the submission attempt from Sparta.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparta is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Weezar trying to control the action but Sparta just sinks the hooks in.
Sparta biding his time, looking for the opening.
Weezar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sparta.
Weezar trying to control the hands but Sparta won't let him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weezar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sparta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Weezar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sparta is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Weezar is really stuck here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparta controlling from the back.
Weezar turns into Sparta and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparta (8) vs (2) Weezar
Sparta wants to sweep here but Weezar controlling him for the moment.
Weezar trying to control but Sparta is working from the bottom.
Weezar won't allow Sparta to sweep him here.
Weezar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weezar preventing the sweep.
Weezar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparta is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparta is looking for a triangle but Weezar pushes his legs off easily.
Sparta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparta wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparta is working hard here to advance position.
Sparta keeping moving, preventing Weezar from controlling successfully.
Sparta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Weezar wants to control from the top but Sparta keeps moving.
Sparta is looking for a triangle but Weezar pushes his legs off easily.
Weezar preventing the sweep.
Weezar content to stall in guard here.
Sparta trying to control the position.
Sparta wants to sweep here but Weezar controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparta keeping full guard, as Weezar tries to pass.
Weezar won't allow Sparta to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weezar wants to control from the top but Sparta keeps moving.
Sparta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparta seems keen to control Weezar's posture.
Weezar wants to control from the top but Sparta keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Weezar preventing the sweep.
Weezar trying to control but Sparta is working from the bottom.
Weezar is pushing down on Sparta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparta is fighting to maintain full guard but Weezar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sparta is trying to get back to full guard.
Weezar trying to control the action but Sparta is working from the bottom.
Sparta is pressing down on Weezar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Weezar tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparta is retaining full guard.
Sparta wants to sweep here but Weezar controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparta is trying to control the position but Weezar postures up.
Sparta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weezar defends it easily.
Weezar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparta is keeping the position for now.
Weezar trying to move into half guard but instead Sparta has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparta (10) vs (2) Weezar
Weezar is looking for a triangle but Sparta pushes his legs off easily.
Weezar wants to control but Sparta passes easily into half guard.
Weezar is refusing to be controlled, as Sparta sits in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Weezar wants to improve his position but Sparta is controlling well.
Sparta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Weezar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparta controlling the pace.
Sparta moves into full mount! Weezar won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparta (13) vs (2) Weezar
Weezar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sparta.
Sparta takes Weezar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Weezar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Sparta (16) vs (2) Weezar
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparta has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Will Sparta go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sparta tightening his grip on Weezar, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weezar showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparta takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
An intense looking Leonidas Sparta took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'THIS IS SPARTA!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rick Northcut and Tom Weezar. Weezar has chosen Lil B - I'm God (Produced By Clams Casino) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tom Weezar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rick Northcut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tom Weezar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Northcut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weezar is fending him off so far but Northcut persists. Nope, Weezar circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Northcut tightens his grip and picks Weezar up, before dumping him to the ground. Weezar manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Northcut (2) vs (0) Weezar
Weezar is looking for a triangle here but Northcut uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Northcut (5) vs (0) Weezar
Weezar tries to buck Northcut off but Northcut is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weezar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Northcut's best efforts.
Weezar is trying to get back to full guard.
Weezar trying to control but Northcut postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weezar controlling the position well.
Weezar tries to roll over but Northcut keeps him under control.
Northcut knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weezar on the ground.
Weezar is still trying to improve position.
Northcut wants to pass to mount but Weezar is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northcut prevents Weezar from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weezar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Northcut is working away from the top position though.
Weezar wants to control but Northcut passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Northcut (8) vs (0) Weezar
Weezar can't do much from the bottom here.
Northcut tries for a kimura but Weezar is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weezar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northcut (8) vs (2) Weezar
Weezar trying to control from Northcut's half guard. Northcut has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Northcut managing to control the position.
Northcut'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weezar 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.
Weezar is looking to pass into half guard but Northcut pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Northcut is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northcut (10) vs (2) Weezar
Weezar trying to control the position.
Weezar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Northcut defends it easily.
Weezar trying to keep a closed guard but Northcut is proving a slippery customer.
Northcut has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Northcut stands and throws Weezar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Northcut (13) vs (2) Weezar
Northcut tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Weezar is trying to control Northcut's posture but Northcut avoids it.
Weezar sneaks back into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Northcut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Weezar trying to hold on to Northcut's head to control him but Northcut postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weezar gets back to full guard.
Northcut trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Weezar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northcut (13) vs (4) Weezar
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Weezar preventing the sweep.
Northcut keeping moving, preventing Weezar from controlling successfully.
Weezar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Northcut (13) vs (7) Weezar
Northcut can't do much from the bottom here.
Northcut is looking to reverse the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Weezar is looking to take a break and control but Northcut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Northcut is looking to reverse the position.
Weezar has hold of Northcut's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Northcut tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Weezar cranks the arm and Northcut screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Northcut, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tom Weezar! |
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