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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Zack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tank swivels and escapes.
Tank throws a hook to the side of Zack's head but Zack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zack seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tank throws the left hand but Zack avoids the punch easily.
Tank misses with a straight left.
Tank takes one to the chin there.
Tank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tank keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Tank gets tackled into the cage by Zack. Zack maintains the clinch.
Tank swings wildly with an uppercut but Zack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tank has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tank prevents Zack from breaking the clinch.
Zack can't get the takedown.
Zack tries to pull guard but Tank won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Zack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Zack fails to land.
Zack wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Tank is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zack gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Tank jumps guard.
Zack being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tank keeping full guard, as Zack tries to pass.
Zack could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zack wants to control from the top but Tank keeps moving.
Tank has control of Zack's left arm, preventing Zack from doing any damage.
Tank wants to sweep here but Zack controlling him for the moment.
Zack slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Zack in side control, throwing shots but Tank defends.
Zack tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tank tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zack wants to control but Tank is keeping him busy.
Tank is trying to control Zack's posture but Zack avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zack wants to stand but Tank is controlling his arm.#T3#
Tank is trying to control Zack's posture but Zack avoids it.
Tank is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tank is not content to let Zack control the position.
Tank is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zack is looking to take a break and control but Tank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tank throws a chopping leg kick but Zack manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zack seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Tank drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zack prevents Tank from improving position.
The referee asks Tank politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tank prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zack is looking to regain half guard here but Tank keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tank is looking to take a break and control but Zack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zack is trying to control Tank's posture but Tank avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Tank will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack Zack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tank swivels and escapes.
Tank is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tank looks to land a left hand but Zack moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Tank looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tank slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zack keeping full guard, as Tank tries to pass.
Tank is looking to pass into half guard but Zack pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zack is in guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tank keeping moving, preventing Zack from controlling successfully.
Zack would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Zack 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tank can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tank trying to control the position here.
Tank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zack is one step ahead there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tank pulls Zack in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tank is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zack fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tank.
Zack misses with a takedown attempt - Tank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Zack. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tank is defended easily by Zack.
Tank is breathing heavily.
Zack misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Zack drives through and clinches with Tank against the cage.
Tank prevents the takedown attempt.
Tank struggles to land a body shot inside as Zack controls his hands.
Zack is trying to force a seperation but Tank has the dominant position.#TD#
Zack turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zack manages to end up in side control.
Tank sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tank trying to control here.
#SUB#
Zack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Zack prevents Tank from improving his position.
Tank keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tank is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Zack will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tank throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Zack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tank is looking to control Zack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tank avoid being mounted?
Tank is staying active underneath Zack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tank tries to get to full guard but Zack has control of the leg.
Tank is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tank keeps working.
Tank preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Tank throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Tank closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zack did well to prevent Tank getting side control.
Tank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Tank is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zack defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tank in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tank stops Zack from standing up.
Zack tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Zack looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zack controlling Tank's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tank circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Tank counters with a takedown into side control.
Jack Zack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tank working the ground and pound.
Zack is trying to buck Tank off.
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!#SUB2#
Tank is trying to get an arm triangle but Zack is defending well. #T3#
Zack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tank working away.
Tank content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Tank is trying to get an arm triangle but Zack is defending well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zack tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Zack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Tank goes for an armbar but Zack turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zack.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zack trying to control the position from guard on top but Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Tank.
I think Tank has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thomas Tank!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi (ranked 6392 p4p, 646 weight class) and Jack Zack (ranked 22193 p4p, 0 weight class). Akira Wakabayashi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence. Zack has chosen PnB Rock - Selfish as his entrance music. Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jack Zack!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akira Wakabayashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akira Wakabayashi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Akira Wakabayashi (2) vs (0) Zack
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Akira Wakabayashi seems to be working for a kimura but Zack defends the submission attempt.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zack keeps working.
Zack moves into full guard.
Zack keeping moving, preventing Akira Wakabayashi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira Wakabayashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zack looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zack looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zack! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Akira Wakabayashi (2) vs (4) Zack
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akira Wakabayashi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zack's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zack 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.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to get back to full guard.
Zack wants to control but Akira Wakabayashi is keeping him busy.
Zack wants to work for an arm triangle but Akira Wakabayashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zack is looking to advance position but Akira Wakabayashi won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akira Wakabayashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zack has managed to get both his arms back between Akira Wakabayashi's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking for a triangle but Zack pushes his legs off easily.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Zack is defending well. Akira Wakabayashi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Zack has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Akira Wakabayashi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Zack (ranked 23296 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozen Joestar (ranked 4744 p4p, 0 weight class). Zack comes to the cage accompanied by PnB Rock - Selfish. Jozen Joestar 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jack Zack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jozen Joestar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zack shoots in but Joestar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joestar rushes Zack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joestar pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zack slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Joestar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zack looking to pass the guard.
Joestar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joestar is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar keeping moving, preventing Zack from controlling successfully.
Joestar seems keen to control Zack's posture.
Zack could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Joestar keeping full guard, as Zack tries to pass.
Zack trying to control but Joestar is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zack wants to pass the guard but Joestar is keeping the position.
Zack wants to control from the top but Joestar keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar wants to sweep here but Zack controlling him for the moment.
Zack being controlled here momentarily.
Zack pushing down on Joestar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zack sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Joestar is staying active underneath Zack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zack looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joestar wants to control but Zack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zack is trying to control. Joestar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joestar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zack.
Joestar 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.
Joestar is holding on to half guard well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joestar is looking to control Zack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joestar avoid being mounted?
Zack wants to control but Joestar is keeping him busy.
Zack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joestar sees it coming and defends easily.
Zack trying to mount his opponent but Joestar defends it.
Joestar keeping control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zack trying to control from half guard but Joestar is working away.
Joestar is positioning himself well to prevent Zack advancing to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zack wants to pass to mount but Joestar is defending the position.
Zack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zack is looking to take a break and control but Joestar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zack is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Joestar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zack looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zack trying to control the action but Joestar is working from the bottom.
Joestar is positioning himself well to prevent Zack advancing to mount.
Zack stalling away here and it's allowed Joestar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Zack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zack slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Zack (3) vs (0) Joestar
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joestar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zack advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zack (5) vs (0) Joestar
Joestar tries to reverse the position but Zack maintains control.
Zack goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Joestar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zack (5) vs (2) Joestar
Joestar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joestar preventing the sweep.
Zack working a defensive guard but Joestar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zack (5) vs (5) Joestar
Zack looking for a sweep but Joestar has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zack (5) vs (7) Joestar
Zack tries to reverse the position but Joestar maintains control.
Joestar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Joestar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zack tries to lock up and control but Joestar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zack is looking to improve his position but Joestar isn't that keen on the idea.
Zack is breathing heavily.
Zack slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zack tries to get to full guard but Joestar has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joestar trying to control the pace.
Joestar is thwarting Zack's attempts to control the position.
Joestar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zack is trying to maintain the position but Joestar is very close to passing his half guard.
Zack tries to roll over but Joestar keeps him under control.
Joestar wants to pass to mount but Zack is defending the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
More stalling from Joestar.
Zack trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joestar wins on points by 7 to 5.
Jozen Joestar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Angry Birds War 10
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Aklaban has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aklaban lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zack backwards.
Aklaban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Aklaban is trying to trip Zack. He has hold of a leg but Zack is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Aklaban persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Aklaban cracks Zack with a solid left hand.
Zack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aklaban controls the pace.
Zack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zack is trying to keep Aklaban in close.
Aklaban scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zack has momentary wrist control but Aklaban slips an elbow through the middle.
Aklaban landing some decent shots from guard.
Zack is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zack trying to control the action but Aklaban is working from the bottom. #T1#
Aklaban is holding on to half guard well.
Aklaban continues to stall.#SUB2#
Zack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aklaban has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aklaban gets full guard.
Aklaban can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zack controls the pace.
Zack trying to control the position from guard on top but Aklaban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aklaban lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aklaban loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Aklaban postures up.
Aklaban controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aklaban chips away with some ground and pound.
Aklaban trying to control but Zack is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aklaban's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aklaban lands a couple of digs.
Aklaban postures up and lands a big shot to Zack's brow.
Aklaban trying to control the position from guard on top but Zack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aklaban showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zack looks winded!#T4#
Aklaban with a nice head shot there.
Aklaban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aklaban looking to sit in guard and control but Zack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Aklaban pulls Zack in close to his closed guard and prevents Zack from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zack throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Aklaban dominated that round.
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##CL#
Aklaban instigates a clinch.
Zack pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aklaban gets through Zack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Aklaban works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Zack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aklaban's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aklaban has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aklaban postures up and lands a big shot to Zack's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aklaban postures up and lands a big shot to Zack's brow.
Zack is breathing heavily.
Aklaban postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aklaban controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aklaban working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Aklaban with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aklaban working some strikes from top position.
Aklaban keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zack's head.
Aklaban landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Zack is rocked!
Aklaban postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zack is still in real trouble! Can Aklaban finish him?
Aklaban loads up on a big left hand. Zack felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Aklaban looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Zack can't hide his disappointment, as Aklaban celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amir Aklaban!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Horacio Martins and Jack Zack. Zack is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by PnB Rock - Selfish. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Horacio Martins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jack Zack!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zack closes the distance and clinches.
Zack ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zack no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Martins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Martins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zack on the ground.
Zack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martins defends it easily.
Martins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Martins being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zack is looking for a triangle but Martins pushes his legs off easily.
Zack wants to control but Martins passes easily into half guard.
Zack should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zack trying to get back to full guard but Martins takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Martins (3) vs (0) Zack
Martins content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zack tries to improve his position but Martins has taken his back! Martins has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Zack tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Martins pushes Zack away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Horacio Martins! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Zack and Nelson Road. Zack comes to the cage accompanied by PnB Rock - Selfish. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jack Zack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nelson Road!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Road has managed to clinch.
Zack is pressed up against the cage. Road has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zack down to the mat. Zack avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Road closes the distance and pushes Zack back into the cage.
Zack is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Road to keep the fight standing.
Road is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zack is looking to take this one to the mat.
Road manages to pull guard.
Road keeping moving, preventing Zack from controlling successfully.
Zack advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zack wants to control but Road is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zack wants to work for an arm triangle but Road is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zack could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Road makes his way to full guard, as Zack worked for a kimura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road pulls Zack in close to prevent any damage.
Zack is pushing down on Road's leg trying to pass to half guard. Road is fighting to maintain full guard but Zack has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zack is stalling here. Road is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zack seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Road has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zack (0) vs (4) Road
Zack is trying to control Road's posture but Road avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zack is trying to get back to half guard.
Zack is trying to control Road's posture but Road avoids it.
Zack is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Road off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zack (4) vs (4) Road
Zack tries to keep control of the position but Road is staying busy.
Zack is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zack is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zack keeps control of the position as Road tries to break free.
Road preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zack.
Road is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zack gets his way!
Road rolls, trying to escape but Zack keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Road looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Road really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Road defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Zack has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Road has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zack working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Zack is breathing heavily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Road wants to escape the position.
Zack not allowing Road to control his hands.
Zack is persistently looking for the submission but Road is defending it well.
Road wants to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Road just looking to survive in the bad position.
Zack tries to get the hooks in deep but Road pushed the leg off.
Zack is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Road has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Road trying to control the position but Zack manages to sink in the hooks.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zack controlling well, preventing Road from escaping the position.
Road trying to control the hands but Zack breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Road wants to control his opponent's hands but Zack gets his hands free.
Zack has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Road has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Road rolls, trying to escape but Zack keeps control of the position.
Zack tightening his grip on Road, looking for the choke.
Road trying to control the hands but Zack breaks the grip.
Zack working for the choke.
Road showing good submission defense here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zack trying to control momentarily.
Zack keeps control of the position as Road tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zack's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Road is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zack off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Zack is persistently looking for the submission but Road is defending it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zack is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Road is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zack trying to control momentarily.
Road showing good submission defense here.
You can see the frustration on Road's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Road prevents Zack from getting a body triangle.
Zack gets his hands free as Road looks to control.
Will Zack go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Zack has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Road trying to control the hands but Zack won't let him.
Zack wants to control but Road manages to buck him off and is now in Zack's guard! Nice work there by Road! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zack (4) vs (6) Road
Zack is looking for a triangle but Road pushes his legs off easily.
Zack working a defensive guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Road controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Road got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Road has managed to get both his arms back between Zack's legs - danger averted.
Road slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Zack (4) vs (9) Road
Road 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 Zack's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zack tries to buck Road off but Road is having none of it.
Road taking a breather here.
Zack manages to work his way to half guard, despite Road's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Road looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Road wins on points by 9 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Zack and Grover Dowiyogo. Zack comes to the cage accompanied by PnB Rock - Selfish. Dowiyogo has chosen another life - kano as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Grover Dowiyogo enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Zack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Grover Dowiyogo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zack moves into range and clinches up with Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zack gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dowiyogo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dowiyogo gets control of Zack's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dowiyogo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dowiyogo managing to control the position.
Dowiyogo keeping moving, preventing Zack from controlling successfully.
Zack forces his way into half guard.
Zack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zack seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dowiyogo is staying active underneath Zack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zack is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dowiyogo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dowiyogo trying to hold on to Zack's head to control him but Zack postures up.
Dowiyogo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zack seems to be working for a kimura but Dowiyogo defends the submission attempt.
Zack seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zack wants to take a breather but Dowiyogo is having none of it.
Dowiyogo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dowiyogo wants to control but Zack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zack is working for a kimura but Dowiyogo is defending it quite comfortably.
Zack is looking to take a break and control but Dowiyogo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo trying to hold on to Zack's head to control him but Zack postures up.
Zack seems to be looking for submissions.
Dowiyogo wants to get back to full guard.
Zack is trying to control the action in half guard but Dowiyogo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Zack seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo is trying to get back to full guard.
Zack tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dowiyogo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dowiyogo tries to roll over but Zack keeps him under control.
Dowiyogo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dowiyogo trying to control but Zack postures up.
We've been informed that Dowiyogo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dowiyogo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Zack has latched onto it... Big trouble! Zack pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dowiyogo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Zack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Zack! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Zack and Horacio Martins. Zack comes to the cage accompanied by PnB Rock - Selfish. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Zack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Horacio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martins doesn't manage to clinch there - Zack circles away.
Martins gets tackled into the cage by Zack. Zack maintains the clinch.
Martins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zack is trying to keep an underhook but Martins manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zack (0) vs (2) Martins
Martins is trying to control. Zack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zack is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Martins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zack gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Zack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zack could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zack has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Martins should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zack has tightened it up now! Martins should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Zack! |
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