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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Big Cass and Karri Tonnila. Cass comes to the cage accompanied by Ba'da boom Realist guy in the Room. Tonnila has chosen Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Big Cass! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Karri Tonnila!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tonnila drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cass (0) vs (4) Tonnila
Cass tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tonnila presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cass (0) vs (6) Tonnila
Tonnila seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cass is holding on tight.
Tonnila prevents Cass from getting the reversal.
Tonnila controlling from the full mount.
Cass is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tonnila controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonnila's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cass working to try and regain half guard.
Tonnila controlling the position easily from mount.
Cass is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila controlling the pace for now.
Cass looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cass is working to get back to half guard.
Cass tries to hold on but Tonnila pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cass keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cass regains half guard.
Tonnila slows the pace down in half guard.
Cass is trying to get back to full guard.
Cass looking for submissions off his back.
Tonnila is taking a breather. Cass says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cass is trying to get back to full guard.
Tonnila controlling the action here.
Cass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tonnila is working away from the top position though.
Tonnila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tonnila performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cass tries to get to full guard but Tonnila has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cass won't allow Tonnila to pass to mount.
Cass wants to improve his position but Tonnila is controlling well.
Cass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tonnila slows the pace down in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cass (0) vs (9) Tonnila
Cass sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cass moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cass looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tonnila passes into half guard.
Tonnila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cass manages to get to full guard.
Cass wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonnila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tonnila 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cass looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tonnila passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cass (0) vs (12) Tonnila
Cass seems a little lost for a moment, as Tonnila dominates the positioning.
Cass tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tonnila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cass is trying to work for a sweep but Tonnila has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cass (0) vs (14) Tonnila
Tonnila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cass tries to lock up and control but Tonnila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tonnila controlling the pace for now.
Cass is desperately trying to improve his position but Tonnila has a good base and remains in mount.
Tonnila takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cass wants to hold on but Tonnila pushes him away.
Tonnila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cass tries to lock up and control but Tonnila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cass looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cass (0) vs (17) Tonnila
Cass is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tonnila controlling well, preventing Cass from escaping the position.
Tonnila keeps control of the position easily here as Cass tries to buck him off.
Tonnila is not going to allow Cass to sit and survive in this position.
Cass tries to escape but Tonnila has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tonnila controlling the positon.
Cass trying to control the hands but Tonnila breaks the grip.
Cass is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tonnila.
You can see the frustration on Cass's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cass just trying to survive but Tonnila is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tonnila has the hooks in. Cass is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tonnila has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cass's body.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cass tries to break free.
Tonnila not allowing Cass to control his hands.
Cass is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tonnila.
More stalling from Tonnila.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Tonnila has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cass tries to roll but Tonnila sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Cass right now.
Cass tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila wins on points by 17 to 0.
Our winner, Karri Tonnila, 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:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dumb Dumb and Big Cass. Cass is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ba'da boom Realist guy in the Room. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Dumb Dumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Big Cass!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dumb bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dumb (4) vs (0) Cass
Dumb tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dumb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cass keeps working.
Cass manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dumb (4) vs (2) Cass
Dumb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dumb is positioning himself well to prevent Cass advancing to mount.
Dumb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cass wants to control from the top but Dumb keeps moving.
Dumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cass being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dumb keeping moving, preventing Cass from controlling successfully.
Cass pushing down on Dumb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cass wants to pass to mount but Dumb is defending the position.
Cass is trying for a kimura here. Dumb looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cass wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Cass!
Big Cass 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 15 (265+lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Big Cass and Chris Johnson. Cass comes to the cage accompanied by Ba'da boom Realist guy in the Room. Johnson has chosen Still ballin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Big Cass! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chris Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cass quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cass (0) vs (2) Johnson
Cass wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cass does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Cass takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cass looking to control.
Cass being controlled here, momentarily.
Cass bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cass (2) vs (2) Johnson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has his hands on Cass's head, controlling the position.
Cass looking to pass the guard.
Cass passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cass prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Cass wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Cass has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cass (5) vs (2) Johnson
Cass wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cass.
Cass looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Cass gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cass wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cass trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson trying to control here.
Cass is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson tries to roll over but Cass keeps him under control.
Johnson trying to hold on to Cass's head to control him but Cass postures up.
Johnson is not content to let Cass control the position.
Cass is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Cass prevents Johnson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cass passes into half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Cass control the position.
Cass 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.
Cass is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cass (8) vs (2) Johnson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson wants to hold on but Cass pushes him away.
Cass has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Cass isn't that keen on the idea.
Cass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cass seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Johnson is holding on tight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson tries to hold on but Cass postures up.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cass looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Cass avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cass is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cass (11) vs (2) Johnson
Cass goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cass (11) vs (4) Johnson
Cass looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Cass keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johnson 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.
Cass trying to control the position.
Cass is controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Cass is working from the bottom.
Cass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cass looking for a sweep. Not yet Cass, not yet.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cass keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Cass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson trying to control but Cass is working from the bottom.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cass has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Cass's legs - danger averted.
Cass keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Cass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cass wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cass wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson stays in close to Cass's body and controls the position.
Cass 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.
Cass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cass (13) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
Cass works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cass stalling away here and it's allowed Johnson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cass passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cass has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Johnson defend it? Cass steps over the head and cranks it - Johnson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cass!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Cass!
Our winner, Big Cass, 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.
The defeated Chris Johnson had this to say: 'I didn't see that coming. Hopefully sometime down the road I will get a rematch. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyle Janson and Big Cass. Cass has chosen Ba'da boom Realist guy in the Room as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Janson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Big Cass!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Janson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Janson (4) vs (0) Cass
Cass can't do much from the bottom here.
Janson swings around for an armbar but Cass sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Janson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Janson (4) vs (2) Cass
Janson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cass 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.
Janson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cass on the ground.
Cass passes Janson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janson keeps working.
Cass wants to work for an arm triangle but Janson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cass frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Janson (4) vs (5) Cass
Cass jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Janson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Janson and Cass has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cass is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Janson is trying to escape and Cass transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Janson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cass! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Cass!
Big Cass seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 723 Round 4
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
McNee lands a glancing blow to the side of Cass's head.
McNee connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#
It looks like Big Cass has been cut.
McNee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McNee finds it's way round the side to connect with Cass's head.
McNee misses with an uppercut. Cass saw that one coming.
McNee scores with a jab to the body.
McNee connects with a crisp jab.
McNee lands a slapping body shot.
McNee lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cass on the side of the head.
McNee scores with a jab. Cass acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Big Cass's cut even more.#T1#
McNee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cass drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McNee defends it well.
No joy there for McNee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cass drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McNee defends it well.#KD#
Oooooh!!! McNee has knocked Cass down with a huge combo! McNee steps away and waves a wobbly Cass back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
McNee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cass looks winded!
McNee catches Cass with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
The cut above Big Cass's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNee scores with a nice right hand.
McNee cracks Cass on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Cass falls backwards against the cage. McNee follows up with more strikes that drop Cass to his knees. McNee keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Cass! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AA McNee!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 723 Round 3
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Adler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cass is pressing down on Adler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adler with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adler defends well.
Cass lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Adler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cass tries to free his leg and advance position but Adler is retaining full guard.
Adler 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.
Cass wants to control from the top but Adler keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adler is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Adler is posturing up here but Cass has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Adler tries to roll out but it's too tight and Adler has to tap! Slick submission there by Cass!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Cass!
A relieved looking Big Cass thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Stephen Adler was interviewed post fight and said 'Punk cheated. I'll be waiting for the post-fight drug test results.'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 723 Round 2
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cass throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gray was covering up waiting for the punch and Cass finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Gray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cass drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cass jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cass on the ground.
Cass sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cass looking to pass the guard.
Gray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray wants to stand up but Cass is controlling him.
Gray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Gray throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cass controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cass trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Cass stands and throws Gray's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cass wants to control but Gray is keeping him busy.
Gray tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Cass is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gray can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gray is trying to escape the mount.
#T2##SUB2#
Cass swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Cass!
An out of breath Big Cass 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:
QFC Tournament 723 Round 1
Date: Feb 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Hammer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cass's guard.
Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cass bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammer's guard. #REVB#
Cass passes Hammer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Cass sits in half guard.
Cass working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hammer's thigh. Hammer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cass slips nicely into half guard.
Hammer tries to roll over but Cass keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cass content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Cass is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Hammer wants to get back to full guard.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Cass sits in half guard.
Cass moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Cass thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Cass tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Cass has hold of Hammer's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hammer seems comfortable defending it but Cass has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hammer is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hammer is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cass couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Cass!
Big Cass decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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