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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Q - R2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricky Crow (ranked 5589 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Braga (ranked 3109 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crow might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It's Going Down. Braga has chosen Snake Pond as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Reggie Braga was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ricky Crow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Reggie Braga!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Braga has managed to clinch.
Braga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Braga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga wants to sweep but no luck.
Crow wants to control from the top but Braga keeps moving.
Braga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (0) vs (2) Braga
Crow working a defensive guard but Braga manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (0) vs (5) Braga
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow tries to improve position but can't.
Braga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Braga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Crow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crow, who protects the arm well.
Crow seems a little lost for a moment, as Braga dominates the positioning.
Crow is trying to get back to half guard.
Crow wants to control but Braga postures up.
Crow is trying to escape the position but Braga is controlling the position.
Braga working away.
Braga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crow has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crow has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Braga trying to control the position but Crow is working away.
Braga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow is not content to let Braga control the position.
Crow sneaks back into half guard.
Crow wants to control but Braga is keeping busy.
Braga wants to take a breather but Crow is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga wants to pass to mount but Crow is defending the position.
Braga is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow is looking to improve his position.
Braga is trying to control. Crow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Braga is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Braga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Braga moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (0) vs (8) Braga
Crow struggling a bit here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braga goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crow rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Braga's guard! Nice work there by Crow! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (2) vs (8) Braga
Crow wants to control from the top but Braga keeps moving.
Braga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (2) vs (10) Braga
Braga uses his free foot to push down on Crow's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crow. Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (2) vs (13) Braga
Braga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Braga fails to take his opponent's back.
Braga tries to control but Crow wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crow is trying to escape the mount.
Braga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crow is trying to escape the mount.
Crow has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Braga's lack of action.
Crow is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Braga seems content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Braga passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (2) vs (16) Braga
Crow tries to buck Braga off but Braga is having none of it.
Braga trying to control the position but Crow is working away.
Crow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Braga's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Braga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Braga wants to control but Crow is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Braga seems content to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crow is trying to maintain the position but Braga is very close to passing his half guard.
Crow is looking for a sweep. Braga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Braga wants to free his trapped foot but Crow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Braga in particular looking to stall.
Crow trying to control here.
Crow is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Braga seems to be looking for submissions.
Braga is keen to just control but Crow is a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Braga is working for a kimura but Crow is defending it quite comfortably.
Braga trying to control the pace.
Crow wants to control but Braga is keeping busy.
Braga trying to control from half guard but Crow is working away.
Crow wants to improve his position but Braga is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Braga moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (2) vs (19) Braga
Braga is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Braga trying to control the action but Crow is working from the bottom.
Braga goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Braga but great work by Crow. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crow (6) vs (19) Braga
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Braga is trying to improve his position.
Braga keeps trying to improve his position.
Crow goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Braga rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Crow's guard! Nice work there by Braga! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (6) vs (21) Braga
Crow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Braga controls the pace.
Crow keeping moving, preventing Braga from controlling successfully.
Braga being controlled here momentarily.
Braga wants to pass the guard but Crow is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crow looking for a sweep. Not yet Crow, not yet.
Braga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Braga advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (6) vs (24) Braga
Braga controls the position.
Braga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crow, who protects the arm well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crow is trying to control Braga's posture but Braga avoids it.
Crow is looking to regain half guard here but Braga keeps moving and retains side control.
Braga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Braga is looking to take a break and control but Crow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crow struggling a bit here.
Crow is not content to let Braga control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crow tries to buck Braga off but Braga is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braga wins on points by 24 to 6.
Reggie Braga really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cael Schultz (ranked 21551 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Crow (ranked 5581 p4p, 0 weight class). Crow has chosen It's Going Down as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Cael Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ricky Crow!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schultz gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Crow
Schultz 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.
Crow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.
Crow moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Schultz trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Gorilla Warfare Academy inform us that Crow has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crow is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Crow
Crow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Crow tries to pass.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crow is one step ahead there.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Crow forces his way into half guard.
Crow is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
Crow moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Schultz. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (5) Crow
Schultz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow 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.
Schultz trying to control from the bottom.
Crow wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well.
Crow wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Crow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schultz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crow.
Crow is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Schultz actively working from the bottom here.
Crow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schultz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crow is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crow wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schultz defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crow is trying to work for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crow pulls his head out easily.
Schultz actively working from the bottom here.
Crow is pressing down on Schultz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schultz is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crow controlling the pace.
Schultz tries to roll over but Crow keeps him under control.
Crow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schultz defends it well.
Crow wants to take a breather but Schultz is having none of it.
Crow is trying to work for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz is staying active underneath Crow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crow passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schultz! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (8) Crow
Crow wants to finish this one by submission but Schultz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crow.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schultz tries to lock up and control but Crow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schultz is desperately trying to improve his position but Crow has a good base and remains in mount.
Crow wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crow avoids the attempt from Schultz to control.
Crow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crow moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (2) vs (11) Crow
Schultz prevents Crow from getting a body triangle.
Crow is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Schultz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Schultz for a finish.
Schultz prevents Crow from getting a body triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Schultz is trying to break free.
Crow is not going to allow Schultz to sit and survive in this position.
Crow tries to get the hooks in deep but Schultz pushed the leg off.
Crow is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Schultz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz 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 Crow gets his way!
Well, with Crow on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Schultz is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Crow avoiding Schultz 's attempts to control his hands.
Crow is looking to control Schultz but Schultz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Crow avoiding Schultz 's attempts to control his hands.
Crow has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Schultz prevents Crow from getting a body triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crow biding his time, controlling Schultz.
Crow working for a choke but Schultz reverses nicely into Crow 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (4) vs (11) Crow
Crow keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
Crow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Crow controlling Schultz's posture.
Crow keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Crow trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
Crow seems keen to control Schultz's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow is trying to control the position but Schultz postures up.
Crow seems keen to control Schultz's posture.
Schultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schultz preventing the sweep.
Schultz has gone for a leg lock! Crow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schultz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (4) vs (13) Crow
Crow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crow trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Crow pushes down on Schultz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Crow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crow is trying to work for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crow wins on points by 13 to 4.
Ricky Crow really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricky Crow and Hen Nessy. Crow's entrance music is It's Going Down. A fine choice. Hen Nessy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Crow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hen Nessy!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nessy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nessy showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crow (0) vs (2) Nessy
Crow wants to improve his position but Nessy is controlling well.
Crow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crow has his hands on Nessy's head, controlling the position.
Crow'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.
Nessy looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow seems keen to control Nessy's posture.
Crow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nessy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow pulls Nessy in close to prevent any damage.
Nessy trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom.
Crow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nessy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nessy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nessy trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom.
Crow has Nessy pulled in close to control his posture.
Crow wants to sweep here but Nessy controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow has control of Nessy's left arm, preventing Nessy from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nessy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nessy has Crow in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (2) vs (2) Nessy
Nessy keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Nessy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crow is aware though and is defending well.
Crow passes Nessy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nessy gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nessy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crow has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (5) vs (2) Nessy
Nessy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crow off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crow (5) vs (6) Nessy
Nessy working for a choke but Crow reverses nicely into Nessy 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (7) vs (6) Nessy
Crow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crow postures up.
Crow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nessy is looking for a triangle but Crow pushes his legs off easily.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Nessy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nessy looking for a sweep. Not yet Nessy, not yet.
Crow is fighting to break Nessy's control of his arms but Nessy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nessy is keeping the position for now.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Nessy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nessy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crow defends well.
Nessy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crow's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (7) vs (8) Nessy
Nessy preventing the sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nessy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nessy preventing the sweep.
Crow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nessy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (9) vs (8) Nessy
Crow is sitting in close to Nessy's body. Nessy has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Crow is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Crow is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nessy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hen Nessy!
Hen Nessy 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 17 (205lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricky Crow and Phil Hawes. Crow comes to the cage accompanied by It's Going Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Crow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Phil Hawes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hawes looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crow (0) vs (2) Hawes
Hawes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hawes frees his head nicely. Oh but Crow has switched to an armbar! Hawes is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ricky Crow!
After the big win, Ricky Crow made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Massiah lands with a nice body punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Massiah.
A solid body kick from Massiah.
Crow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Massiah counters with a series of strikes. Crow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crow walks forward, straight into a front kick from Massiah.
Massiah lands a two punch combo.
Frink Massiah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massiah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crow.
Crow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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!
Crow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Massiah checks it well.
And Massiah responds with a good body kick, but Crow manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Massiah thows a body kick. Crow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Massiah has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crow is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Crow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Massiah tries to bum rush Crow with a series of wild strikes but Crow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crow attempts a counter takedown but Massiah avoids it well and moves away.
Crow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Massiah. Crow shrugs it off though. #T2#
Massiah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Crow clinches.
Massiah working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Massiah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Massiah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Massiah scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow misses the body punch
and Massiah counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Massiah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crow moves to clinch but Massiah breaks away
and Massiah counters with a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Massiah slams his shin into Crow's torso.
Massiah blocks a leg kick.
Massiah is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Nice body punch from Massiah.
Nice straight punches there by Massiah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Massiah.
Massiah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Massiah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Massiah throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crow.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Crow moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frink Massiah dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Crow. Massiah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Massiah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A countering left hand to the body from Massiah misses.
Good leg kick by Massiah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL#
Crow rushes Massiah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Massiah jumps into guard, dragging Crow to the mat.
Massiah being controlled here, momentarily.
Crow passes Massiah's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Crow is trying for a kimura here. Massiah looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Crow wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Crow!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricky Crow and Ezekiel Moon. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ezekiel Moon enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Crow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ezekiel Moon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Moon tries to clinch but Crow is having none of it.
Moon rushes Crow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crow jumps into guard, dragging Moon to the mat.
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.
Crow trying to control the position here.
Moon looking to pass the guard.
Moon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crow pulls Moon in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon pushes down on Crow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moon 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.
Crow gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon 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.
Crow seems keen to control Moon's posture.
Crow continues to stall.
Crow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crow dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (2) vs (0) Moon
Crow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow is looking to advance position but Moon won't allow it.
Crow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crow trying to mount his opponent but Moon defends it.
Moon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crow pulls his head out easily.
Crow passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (5) vs (0) Moon
Moon manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow wants to work for an arm triangle but Moon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crow passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (8) vs (0) Moon
Moon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (8) vs (2) Moon
Moon preventing the sweep.
Crow pulls Moon in close to prevent any damage.
Moon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moon is one step ahead there.
Crow is pulling down on Moon's head to control his posture.
Crow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crow tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Moon seems to have locked his on tight now - Crow screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Moon, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ezekiel Moon!
Ezekiel Moon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricky Crow and Jake Wills. Wills has chosen Linkin Park - In The End as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jake Wills was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Crow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jake Wills!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Crow shoots for a takedown but Wills saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wills is looking to clinch.
Crow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crow (2) vs (0) Wills
Wills wants to improve his position but Crow is controlling well.
Crow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wills has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wills knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wills actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crow passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (5) vs (0) Wills
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crow tries to advance to mount but can't.
Crow working away.
Wills is not content to let Crow control the position.
Wills gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow trying to control the action but Wills is working from the bottom.
Wills looking for submissions off his back.
Crow wants to pass to mount but Wills is defending the position.
Wills is trying to control but can't.
Wills is looking to improve his position.
Crow performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wills trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow is looking for a kimura but Wills is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crow to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wills doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crow.
Crow is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Crow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wills is just riding it out for now. Crow eventually gives up the hold.
Wills looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wills is trying to control but can't.
Crow seems to be looking for submissions.
Crow moves into full mount! Wills won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (8) vs (0) Wills
Crow wants to take his opponent's back but Wills doesn't allow it.
Crow working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Crow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wills on the ground.
Wills wants to hold on but Crow pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crow wants to finish this one by submission but Wills is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crow.
Wills is looking to improve his position but Crow isn't that keen on the idea.
Crow controlling from the full mount.
Crow wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wills gets back to half guard.
Crow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wills looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crow wants to control but Wills is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crow works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (11) vs (0) Wills
Crow jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wills manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crow tries to advance to mount but Wills denies him.
Crow wants to control but Wills is keeping him busy.
Wills sneaks back into half guard.
Crow not doing much here.
Wills is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wills looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crow prevents Wills from improving his position.
Crow wants to free his trapped foot but Wills is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crow trying to control the pace.
Crow prevents Wills from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crow moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (14) vs (0) Wills
Wills struggling a bit here.
Crow slows the pace down.
Crow tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crow moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Crow (16) vs (0) Wills
Crow wants to take Wills's back but he can't do it this time.
Crow controlling from the full mount.
Crow goes for an armbar but Wills turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wills. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (16) vs (2) Wills
Wills is fighting to break Crow's control of his arms but Crow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Crow controlling the position.
Wills trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wills drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wills has Crow in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (18) vs (2) Wills
Crow looking to pass the guard.
Wills throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crow postures up.
Crow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Wills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wills is keeping the position for now.
Crow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wills has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crow has managed to get both his arms back between Wills's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crow 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.
Crow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Crow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wills's guard.
Crow is pressing down on Wills's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wills is holding on for now.
Crow passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crow (21) vs (2) Wills
Wills is trying to reverse the position but instead Crow has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Crow (24) vs (2) Wills
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crow is trying to stick to Wills's back but Wills is turning into Crow. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crow's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wills. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crow (24) vs (4) Wills
Crow pulls Wills in close to prevent any damage.
Crow wants to sweep but no luck.
Crow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wills tries to free his leg and advance position but Crow is retaining full guard.
Wills 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.
Wills looks winded!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crow is pulling down on Wills's head. It's preventing any offense from Wills, at least for the moment.
Wills thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wills trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom.
Crow is pulling down on Wills's head to control his posture.
Crow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crow tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wills tries to free his leg and advance position but Crow is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crow takes the fight on points by 24 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Justin Dustin and Ricky Crow. Dustin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Justin Bieber - What Do You Mean?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Justin Dustin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Crow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Crow instigates a clinch.
Crow pulls Dustin into guard.
Crow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dustin stopping the sweep attempt from Crow.
Crow is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crow is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dustin (0) vs (2) Crow
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dustin wants to improve his position but instead Crow has moved into half guard.
Crow is looking for a kimura here.
Crow trying to pass the guard but Dustin defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow seems to be looking for submissions.
Crow trying to control from half guard but Dustin is working away.
Crow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dustin! Score +3 for passing guard: Dustin (0) vs (5) Crow
Dustin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dustin tries to get out of the position.
Dustin is controlling an arm, preventing Crow from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Crow wants to finish this one by submission but Dustin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crow.
Dustin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dustin (2) vs (5) Crow
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dustin trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom.
Crow looking for a sweep. Not yet Crow, not yet.
Crow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dustin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dustin (2) vs (7) Crow
Crow looking to pass the guard.
Dustin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dustin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crow is one step ahead there.
Crow wants to control from the top but Dustin keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow passes Dustin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crow passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dustin (2) vs (10) Crow
Crow is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dustin looks calm but he's in trouble here. Crow gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dustin is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Crow lets go of the hold and Dustin can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Crow! |
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