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Event:
NSC 34: Experiment vs Partio
Date: Jun 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Diallo dodges the punch combination from Scarn.
And Diallo tries to counter it with a takedown but Scarn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diallo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scarn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diallo somewhat.
Diallo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scarn.
Diallo with the counter takedown but Scarn avoids it easily.
Scarn scores with a jab. Diallo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Scarn. Diallo shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Scarn closes the distance and clinches.
Diallo tries to pull guard but Scarn forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD#
Scarn wants the takedown. Diallo is fighting it off but Scarn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Diallo's guard against the ropes.
Diallo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Scarn manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVB#
Diallo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Diallo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diallo is looking for a sweep. Scarn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scarn wants to control but Diallo is keeping him busy.
Diallo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Scarn connects with a nice short shot to Diallo's temple.
Diallo tries to get to full guard but Scarn has control of the leg.
Scarn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Scarn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diallo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diallo keeps trying to improve his position.
Diallo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scarn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scarn's back!
Scarn rolls, trying to escape but Diallo keeps control of the position.
Diallo is looking to control Scarn but Scarn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Scarn turns into Diallo and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Diallo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scarn is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Scarn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diallo.
Scarn's corner calls for a 1-2. Scarn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Diallo scores with a takedown into Scarn's guard.
Diallo advances to half guard.
Diallo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Scarn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Diallo is looking for a sweep. Scarn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Diallo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Scarn passes into side control!#T1#
Diallo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Diallo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Diallo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scarn off and has taken his back!
Diallo is trying to stick to Scarn's back but Scarn is turning into Diallo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diallo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Scarn.
Scarn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diallo wants to improve his position but instead Scarn has moved into half guard.
Diallo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scarn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scarn wants to control from the top but Diallo keeps moving.
Michael Scarn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB2#
Diallo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diallo can do to turn this around?
Scarn showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Diallo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scarn stopping the sweep attempt from Diallo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diallo catches Scarn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scarn lands with a nice body kick.
Michael Scarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarn scores with a leg kick.
Diallo shoots for a double leg takedown but Scarn sprawls well. He's pushed Diallo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Diallo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scarn to the mat! Scarn manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Diallo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Scarn dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Diallo keeping moving, preventing Scarn from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Diallo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scarn with a nice head shot there.
Scarn 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. #T1#
Diallo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scarn is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Diallo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scarn defends it easily.
Scarn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diallo wants to sweep but no luck.
Scarn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scarn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Scarn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scarn stopping the sweep attempt from Diallo.
Diallo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scarn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Scarn wants to sweep but no luck.
Scarn keeping full guard, as Diallo tries to pass.
Youssoufa Diallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scarn wants to sweep here but Diallo controlling him for the moment.
Diallo postures up in Scarn's guard and throws a big left but Scarn blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Youssoufa Diallo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scarn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Michael Scarn rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
NSC 26: Pavlov vs Ithamar
Date: May 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Diallo misses with a takedown attempt - Wulf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diallo.
Donk. Wulf catches Diallo right on the button with a cross.
Diallo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paavel Wulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youssoufa Diallo.#CL#
Wulf has Diallo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diallo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wulf is defending well.
Diallo can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diallo blocks an uppercut.
Wulf stops a takedown attempt from Diallo.
Diallo looking for a takedown.
Wulf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diallo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wulf walks away with a smile on his face. Diallo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paavel Wulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wulf has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Wulf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diallo backwards.
Diallo is trying to drag Wulf to the mat but Wulf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Diallo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wulf just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Wulf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wulf.
Wulf misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diallo as Wulf tries to tie him up.
Wulf digs a right hand into Diallo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diallo's gas tank. #BC#
Wulf breaks from the clinch.
Wulf tests Diallo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diallo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wulf counters with a nice body shot.
Diallo looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diallo.
Wulf's corner calls for a 1-2. Wulf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Wulf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Wulf has Diallo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diallo fails to pull guard.
Wulf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wulf scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Wulf.
Diallo takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Youssoufa Diallo has been cut.
Diallo looking for a takedown.
Wulf lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Wulf.
Diallo goes for a takedown attempt but Wulf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diallo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diallo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diallo fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Wulf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavel Wulf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Youssoufa Diallo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diallo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wulf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diallo somewhat.
Diallo tries for a takedown but Wulf circles away easily
and Wulf counters with a left and a right that stings Diallo. #ROC#
Diallo is rocked!
Wulf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diallo has a takedown stuffed.
As Diallo tries to get set, Wulf tries to push him back and clinch up but Diallo manages to avoid the attempt.
Paavel Wulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youssoufa Diallo.
Wulf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diallo darts in looking for a takedown but Wulf gets double underhooks and turns Diallo into the ropes.
Diallo fails with the takedown.
Paavel Wulf is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Diallo with that takedown attempt.
Wulf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Wulf. Beautiful body shot.
Diallo is breathing heavily.#CL#
Wulf clinches.
Wulf stops a takedown attempt from Diallo.
#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wulf.
A short uppercut from Wulf.
Wulf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diallo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Diallo ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diallo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wulf passes into half guard.
Well, if Wulf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wulf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diallo can do to turn this around?
Diallo is trying to get back to full guard.
Wulf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diallo keeps working.
Wulf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wulf stalling away here and it's allowed Diallo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wulf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wulf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diallo controls Wulf momentarily but Wulf frees himself.
Diallo keeping moving, preventing Wulf from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Diallo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wulf passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
Wulf is keen to just control but Diallo is a slippery customer.
Wulf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diallo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diallo wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavel Wulf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Youssoufa Diallo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Wulf fails to land with a series of punches.
Wulf lands with a right that hurts Diallo. Diallo looks to clinch but Wulf throws a short knee that drops Diallo. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Paavel Wulf!
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Event:
NSC 21: Nielsen vs Barca
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Diallo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Youssoufa Diallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diallo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Augustus swivels and escapes.
Augustus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diallo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Augustus feinted with a counter takedown.
DJ Augustus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youssoufa Diallo.
Diallo shoots in but no luck this time.
Augustus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Diallo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diallo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Augustus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diallo landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Augustus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diallo's guard. #REVR#
Augustus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diallo looking to control.
Diallo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diallo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Augustus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Augustus passes into half guard. #SUB#
Augustus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Diallo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Augustus prevents Diallo from improving his position.
Augustus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diallo's head.
Diallo is trying to stand back up but Augustus is controlling him
#SUB2#
Diallo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Augustus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diallo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Augustus is working away from the top position though.
Augustus passes to side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diallo is looking to regain half guard here but Augustus keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Augustus is looking to take a break and control but Diallo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diallo struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Augustus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Diallo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diallo is trying to pull guard but Augustus has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Augustus breaks from the clinch.
Diallo shoots in but Augustus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diallo fails with the takedown.
Augustus feinted with a counter takedown.
DJ Augustus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youssoufa Diallo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Augustus tries to avoid it but Diallo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Augustus to the ground. Augustus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diallo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Augustus tries to avoid it but Diallo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Augustus to the ground. Augustus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Augustus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diallo sprawls and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diallo or perhaps it was just good defense by Augustus , which made it look bad. #T1#
Diallo doesn't manage to clinch there - Augustus circles away.
Augustus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diallo sprawls and moves away.
Diallo throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Augustus counters with a shoot takedown. Diallo fights it but they end up in guard.
Augustus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diallo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diallo tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Augustus controlling the position from side mount.
Diallo struggling a bit here.
Augustus working the head with strikes. #T2#
Augustus lands a few punches from side control.
Augustus working away.
Augustus scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diallo is trying to improve his position.
Augustus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diallo!
Diallo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Augustus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diallo trying to get back to full guard but Augustus takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Augustus has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diallo's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Augustus dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diallo fails with a takedown attempt.
Diallo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Augustus avoids it really well and circles away.
Augustus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diallo.
DJ Augustus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youssoufa Diallo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diallo or perhaps it was just good defense by Augustus , which made it look bad.
Diallo shoots in for a double leg but Augustus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Augustus feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Diallo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Augustus attempts a counter takedown but Diallo avoids it well and moves away.
Diallo shoots in but no luck this time.
Diallo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Augustus tries to counter with a takedown but Diallo is quick to defend against it.
Diallo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diallo shoots in but no luck this time.
Augustus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DJ Augustus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diallo moves to clinch but Augustus breaks away #TD#
and Augustus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diallo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Augustus controls the pace.#SUB2#
Diallo has his foot on Augustus 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Augustus works his way back into a safe position though.
Diallo is striking from the bottom but Augustus uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T2#
Augustus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diallo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Augustus there.
Diallo taking some punishment here, with Augustus in his half guard.
Augustus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Augustus is looking for a kimura but Diallo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Augustus to get the leverage.
Augustus is trying to control. Diallo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Youssoufa Diallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DJ Augustus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diallo tries to kick Augustus off but Augustus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Augustus pulls his head out easily.
Augustus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diallo can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diallo wants to improve his position but Augustus is controlling well.
#SUB#
Augustus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diallo has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Augustus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Augustus , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for DJ Augustus !
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for DJ Augustus !
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for DJ Augustus !
DJ Augustus wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, DJ Augustus , 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:
ADWGC Helsinki
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 5874 p4p, 546 weight class) and Winslow Berhardt (ranked 2765 p4p, 339 weight class). Diallo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Africa soukouss. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Winslow Berhardt!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diallo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berhardt but Berhardt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berhardt clinches with his opponent.
Berhardt tightens his grip and picks Diallo up, before dumping him to the ground. Diallo manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diallo (0) vs (2) Berhardt
Diallo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diallo is trying to control the position but Berhardt postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diallo is keeping the position for now.
Diallo trying to keep a closed guard but Berhardt is proving a slippery customer.
Diallo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diallo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Berhardt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diallo. Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (5) Berhardt
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo regains half guard.
Berhardt is working for a submission of some sort.
Diallo is defending against the submission attempts here by Berhardt.
Diallo actively working from the bottom here.
Diallo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (8) Berhardt
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diallo wants to control but Berhardt is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diallo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diallo wants to hold on but Berhardt pushes him away.
Berhardt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diallo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diallo tries to hold on but Berhardt pushes him away.
Berhardt working for a guillotine from mount but Diallo is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diallo regains half guard.
Berhardt is thwarting Diallo's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo wants to sweep but Berhardt has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (11) Berhardt
Diallo is not content to let Berhardt control the position.
You can see the frustration on Diallo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diallo is trying to get back to half guard.
Diallo tries to control but Berhardt manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Diallo (0) vs (14) Berhardt
Diallo turns into Berhardt and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (14) Berhardt
Diallo postures up.
Diallo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berhardt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berhardt has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (16) Berhardt
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt trying to control but Diallo is working from the bottom.
Diallo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diallo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diallo 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.
Berhardt passes Diallo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berhardt pulls his head out easily.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diallo wants to improve his position but Berhardt is controlling well.
Diallo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Berhardt content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Diallo has locked up a guillotine! Diallo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Berhardt is holding on here and Diallo must be using up a lot of energy. Berhardt has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Diallo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Youssoufa Diallo!
Youssoufa Diallo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Winslow Berhardt had this to say: 'Next time I'll break him!'. |
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Event:
ADWGC 7
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 5786 p4p, 536 weight class) and Freddy Penn (ranked 20924 p4p, 624 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diallo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Africa soukouss. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Penn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diallo (0) vs (2) Penn
Diallo is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diallo won't allow Penn to pass to mount.
Penn prevents Diallo from improving his position.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diallo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diallo actively working from the bottom here.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diallo keeps working.
Diallo trying to hold on to Penn's head to control him but Penn postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diallo keeps working.
Penn is thwarting Diallo's attempts to control the position.
Diallo 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.
Penn is keen to just control but Diallo is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Penn passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (5) Penn
Penn tries to control but Diallo wriggling away.
Diallo tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Penn working for a submission but Diallo is keeping him at bay.
Diallo tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diallo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diallo wants to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
Diallo is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to take his opponent's back but Diallo doesn't allow it.
Diallo wants to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
Penn content just to control the position here.
Diallo can't escape the position.
Diallo has given up his back here. Will Penn look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Diallo (0) vs (8) Penn
Penn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diallo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Penn has the hooks in. Diallo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diallo trying to control the action but Penn just sinks the hooks in.
Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Penn 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, Diallo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diallo wants to escape the position.
Diallo is working hard here to advance position.
Penn not allowing Diallo to control his hands.
Diallo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Penn's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Diallo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Diallo escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (8) Penn
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Penn wants to improve his position but Diallo is controlling well.
Diallo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Diallo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
Penn working for a triangle but Diallo defends it easily.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diallo defends well.
Diallo trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diallo defends well.
Penn has an active guard here but Diallo has managed to pass into half guard.
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Diallo.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Diallo has control of the leg.
Penn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diallo wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diallo prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn is still trying to improve position.
Diallo is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diallo trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diallo trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (10) Penn
Diallo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (4) vs (10) Penn
Diallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diallo looking to pass the guard.
Diallo trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Diallo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Penn's guard.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diallo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Penn dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (4) vs (12) Penn
Diallo can't keep his opponent in guard - Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diallo tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Diallo defends the submission attempt.
Diallo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Diallo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diallo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diallo trying to control the position.
Diallo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diallo has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Diallo is retaining full guard.
Diallo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diallo working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Diallo is breathing heavily.
Penn passes Diallo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (4) vs (15) Penn
Diallo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Penn has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diallo (4) vs (18) Penn
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn working for the choke.
Diallo trying to control the position but Penn manages to sink in the hooks.
Penn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Well,Diallo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Penn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diallo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diallo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a kimura but Diallo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Penn is pressing down on Diallo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diallo is holding on for now.
Diallo is trying to control but can't.
Diallo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diallo is trying to control but can't.
Diallo is looking to improve his position.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diallo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Diallo trying to hold on to Penn's head to control him but Penn postures up.
Diallo wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Penn wins on points by 18 to 4.
After the fight, Freddy Penn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
ADWGC Rio
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 10386 p4p, 602 weight class) and Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 5670 p4p, 517 weight class). Diallo has chosen Africa soukouss as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Youssoufa Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn Alliance drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (0) Diallo
Steel Penn Alliance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steel Penn Alliance passes Diallo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diallo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn Alliance drops back looking for a leg! Diallo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diallo manages to kick Steel Penn Alliance off! Steel Penn Alliance jumps back into Diallo's guard.
Diallo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (2) Diallo
Steel Penn Alliance keeping full guard, as Diallo tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo passes Steel Penn Alliance's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn Alliance has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diallo 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.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control here.
Diallo 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.
Diallo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn Alliance doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diallo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is defending against the submission attempts here by Diallo.
Diallo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (5) Diallo
Diallo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn Alliance is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Steel Penn Alliance is surviving well by controlling Diallo's body position as best he can.
Steel Penn Alliance sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diallo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel Penn Alliance is just riding it out for now. Diallo eventually gives up the hold.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to control but can't.
Steel Penn Alliance slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diallo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn Alliance swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Jako Gym inform me that Diallo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn Alliance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diallo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from the bottom.
Diallo is looking for a kimura here.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn Alliance's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a sweep. Diallo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn Alliance is working hard here to advance position.
Diallo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diallo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel Penn Alliance defends it well.
Steel Penn Alliance gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to sweep but no luck.
Diallo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn Alliance working for submissions but it's allowed Diallo to get to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a sweep. Diallo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diallo wants to pass to mount but Steel Penn Alliance is defending the position.
Steel Penn Alliance manages to get to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diallo looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn Alliance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (4) vs (5) Diallo
Steel Penn Alliance tries to free his leg and advance position but Diallo is retaining full guard.
Diallo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn Alliance is aware though and is defending well.
Diallo working a defensive guard here.
Diallo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diallo keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diallo looking for a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance defends easily.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control from the top but Diallo keeps moving.
Diallo trying to control the position.
Steel Penn Alliance got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diallo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn Alliance has managed to get both his arms back between Diallo's legs - danger averted.
Diallo keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn Alliance from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn Alliance passes into half guard.
Diallo is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn Alliance is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diallo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diallo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diallo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Diallo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to pass the guard but Diallo is keeping the position.
Diallo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn Alliance defends it easily.
Diallo trying to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance pushes down on Diallo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (7) vs (5) Diallo
Diallo is trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diallo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get an arm triangle but Diallo is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diallo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steel Penn Alliance's guard! Nice work there by Diallo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (7) vs (7) Diallo
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to control the position but Diallo postures up.
Diallo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diallo keeps trying to improve his position.
Diallo trying to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working from the bottom.
Diallo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn Alliance gets full guard.
Diallo looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn Alliance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (9) vs (7) Diallo
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn Alliance passes Diallo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura but Diallo is defending well.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a kimura but Diallo is defending it quite comfortably.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diallo is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn Alliance eventually gives up the hold.
Diallo is staying active underneath Steel Penn Alliance, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diallo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diallo wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn Alliance's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn Alliance's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn Alliance (9) vs (11) Diallo
Diallo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steel Penn Alliance knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steel Penn Alliance for a finish.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to break free.
Diallo 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, Steel Penn Alliance has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Diallo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn Alliance defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Diallo's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diallo wins on points by 11 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Youssoufa Diallo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 5023 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Little (ranked 3272 p4p, 0 weight class). Diallo comes to the cage accompanied by Africa soukouss. Little comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Welcome to the Jungle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Roger Little!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Little has Diallo up against the cage in a clinch.
Diallo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diallo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Little uses from the top position.
Little stopping the sweep attempt from Diallo.
Diallo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Little doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Little manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Little pushes down on Diallo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diallo tries to roll over but Little keeps him under control.
Diallo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Little wants to pass the guard but Diallo is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little won't allow Diallo to sweep him here.
Diallo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Little defends it easily.
Little trying to control but Diallo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (3) Little
You can see the frustration on Diallo's face as Little controls the position.
Little wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diallo keeps working.
Diallo is trying to control Little's posture but Little avoids it.
Little controls the position.
Diallo tries to buck Little off but Little is having none of it.
Little trying to control the action but Diallo is working from the bottom.
Little might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diallo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diallo is trying to control Little's posture but Little avoids it.
Diallo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diallo gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (6) Little
Little looking to control and managing it successfully.
Little working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Little is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Diallo is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Diallo (0) vs (9) Little
Little is cranking Diallo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Diallo! He's tightened the choke and Diallo is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roger Little!
Roger Little managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 5019 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Mankowski (ranked 1711 p4p, 202 weight class). Diallo's entrance music is Africa soukouss. A fine choice. Mankowski has chosen Kękę -Wyjebane as his entrance music. Youssoufa Diallo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Borys Mankowski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diallo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mankowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diallo (4) vs (0) Mankowski
Diallo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mankowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mankowski is trying to control Diallo's posture but Diallo avoids it.
Mankowski looks to move to half guard but instead Diallo has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diallo (6) vs (0) Mankowski
Diallo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mankowski can't escape the position.
Mankowski stops Diallo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mankowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Diallo is working for a guillotine from mount but Mankowski frees his head quite easily.
Diallo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Diallo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mankowski is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Youssoufa Diallo!
A victorious Youssoufa Diallo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
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Small defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diallo.
Small tries a quick counter leg kick but Diallo is wise to it.
Diallo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Small connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Small lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diallo doesn't seem phased though.
Diallo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Small avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youssoufa Diallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diallo.
Diallo looks for a takedown but Small sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diallo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diallo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Youssoufa Diallo has been cut.
Diallo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Diallo tries to move into range but Small moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Small tries to sprawl but Diallo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Small pushes Diallo off and gets back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Small, right into the meat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diallo or perhaps it was just good defense by Small, which made it look bad.
Small leaves Diallo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Small with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diallo's hands.
Small dips to his left and cracks Diallo with an uppercut!
Small lands a jab to Diallo's midsection.
Small chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Diallo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Small told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Small.
Small scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Diallo is rocked!
Small scores with a shot to the side of Diallo's head.
Oh Diallo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Small creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Diallo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Diallo drops to his knees and Small pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small!
A very excited looking Uriah Small made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 4170 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickard Karstark (ranked 3933 p4p, 0 weight class). Diallo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Africa soukouss. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rickard Karstark!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karstark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diallo (0) vs (4) Karstark
Diallo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diallo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Karstark trying to mount his opponent but Diallo defends it.
Diallo is trying to control but can't.
Karstark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diallo is trying to control but can't.
Diallo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karstark is taking a breather. Diallo 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.
Diallo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diallo trying to control here.
Karstark sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diallo is trying to maintain the position but Karstark is very close to passing his half guard.
Diallo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diallo is staying active underneath Karstark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karstark controlling the pace.
Diallo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karstark won't allow Diallo to sweep him here.
Karstark postures up.
Karstark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diallo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diallo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diallo looking for a guillotine here but Karstark defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karstark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Karstark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karstark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karstark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karstark sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diallo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karstark is aware though and is defending well.
Diallo looking for a guillotine here but Karstark defends easily.
Diallo trying to control the position.
Karstark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diallo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diallo working for a triangle but Karstark defends it easily.
Karstark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karstark looking to pass the guard.
Karstark pushing down on Diallo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diallo is trying to control but can't.
Karstark trying to control from half guard but Diallo is working away.
Diallo actively working from the bottom here.
Diallo is looking to control Karstark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diallo avoid being mounted?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karstark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Karstark 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.
Diallo trying to control here.
Diallo actively working from the bottom here.
Karstark is taking a breather. Diallo 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.
Karstark wants to control but Diallo is keeping him busy.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diallo trying to control but Karstark postures up.
Karstark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karstark pulls his head out easily.
Karstark prevents Diallo from improving his position.
Diallo actively working from the bottom here.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karstark pulls his head out easily.
Diallo is not content to let Karstark control the position.
Diallo won't allow Karstark to pass to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karstark passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diallo! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (7) Karstark
Karstark controlling his opponent.
Karstark avoids the attempt from Diallo to control.
Karstark trying to control but Diallo is having none of it.
Karstark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diallo wants to control but Karstark is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diallo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karstark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diallo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diallo wants to hold on but Karstark pushes him away.
Karstark prevents Diallo from getting the reversal.
Karstark content just to control the position here.
It looks like Karstark might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karstark avoids the attempt from Diallo to control.
Diallo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diallo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diallo tries to get to full guard but Karstark has control of the leg.
Diallo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diallo wants to get back to full guard.
Karstark wants to free his trapped foot but Diallo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karstark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karstark wants to take a breather but Diallo is having none of it.
Diallo trying to hold on to Karstark's head to control him but Karstark postures up.
Diallo is staying active underneath Karstark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diallo wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diallo tries to roll over but Karstark keeps him under control.
Diallo trying to control but Karstark postures up.
Karstark wants to free his trapped foot but Diallo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karstark is looking to take a break and control but Diallo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karstark controlling the pace.
Karstark wants to pass the guard but Diallo is defending well.
Diallo is refusing to be controlled, as Karstark sits in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karstark wants to pass the guard but Diallo is defending well.
Diallo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Karstark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karstark is looking to take a break and control but Diallo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diallo tries to get to full guard but Karstark has control of the leg.
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diallo is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karstark pulls his head out easily.
Karstark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diallo actively working from the bottom here.
Diallo actively working from the bottom here.
Karstark wants to free his trapped foot but Diallo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diallo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diallo.
Diallo keeping moving, preventing Karstark from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karstark passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (10) Karstark
Karstark slows the pace down.
Diallo wants to control but Karstark postures up.
Diallo seems a little lost for a moment, as Karstark dominates the positioning.
Diallo struggling a bit here.
Diallo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Diallo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karstark has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diallo (0) vs (12) Karstark
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diallo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Karstark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karstark wins on points by 12 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 4159 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wille Vaseliini (ranked 20795 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diallo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Africa soukouss. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wille Vaseliini!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diallo clinches up with Vaseliini and pushes him back against the cage.
Diallo is trying to pull guard but Vaseliini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vaseliini tries to pull guard but Diallo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vaseliini gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diallo (0) vs (2) Vaseliini
Diallo is trying to control but can't.
Vaseliini controlling the action here.
Vaseliini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vaseliini 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.
Diallo wants to get back to full guard.
Vaseliini passes into side control, despite Diallo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (5) Vaseliini
You can see the frustration on Diallo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diallo wants to improve his position but Vaseliini is controlling well.
Diallo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Diallo is looking for a sweep. Vaseliini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diallo wants to control but Vaseliini is keeping busy.
Diallo is concentrating on defense, preventing Vaseliini from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
Diallo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vaseliini trying to pass the guard but Diallo defending well.
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diallo tries to get to full guard but Vaseliini has control of the leg.
Diallo is concentrating on defense, preventing Vaseliini from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diallo.
Diallo has his foot on Vaseliini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vaseliini works his way back into a safe position though.
Vaseliini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vaseliini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diallo looking to control.
Diallo is looking for a triangle but Vaseliini pushes his legs off easily.
Diallo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaseliini is aware though and is defending well.
Vaseliini looking to pass the guard.
Vaseliini keeps trying to improve his position.
Diallo trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaseliini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diallo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vaseliini has managed to get both his arms back between Diallo's legs - danger averted.
Vaseliini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diallo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Vaseliini frees his head nicely. Oh but Diallo has switched to an armbar! Vaseliini is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Youssoufa Diallo!
After winning the bout, Youssoufa Diallo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Diallo shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Diallo shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Diallo's leg but Diallo calmly moves out of range.
Diallo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youssoufa Diallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Diallo with that takedown attempt.
Diallo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diallo scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Diallo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Diallo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Williams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diallo tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Diallo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Diallo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deshaun Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Diallo tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diallo tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Diallo tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Diallo misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diallo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diallo misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a good low kick that Diallo was not able to check.
Diallo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Williams throws a series of punches but Diallo avoids them all with ease.
Diallo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diallo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diallo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diallo rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
Diallo shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diallo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Diallo preventing the sweep.
Diallo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
Diallo distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Diallo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diallo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diallo trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deshaun Williams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diallo tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams scores with the left hand. Diallo knows he should have avoided that one.
Diallo tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diallo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diallo fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youssoufa Diallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diallo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diallo dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Diallo's head and hops out.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Diallo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diallo dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Diallo's head and hops out.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diallo. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diallo jumps guard but Williams stands there with Diallo around his waist. Diallo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diallo is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Diallo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Williams lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Williams clinches up with Diallo and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diallo tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williams lands a body shot.
Diallo wants a takedown.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams presses Diallo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diallo tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Williams lands a shot to the body.
Williams is leaning against Diallo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Diallo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
Williams works over Diallo's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Diallo is rocked!#T3#
Williams plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Diallo swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Diallo face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deshaun Williams!
In his post fight interview, Deshaun Williams gave a big smile as he said 'https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 20523 p4p, 0 weight class) and Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 2942 p4p, 0 weight class). Diallo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Africa soukouss. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Youssoufa Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diallo shoots in and gets a takedown into Karelin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (0) vs (2) Diallo
Diallo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Diallo from controlling successfully.
Karelin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karelin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (2) Diallo
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Diallo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Diallo is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (2) Diallo
Karelin wants to control but Diallo is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo trying to remain calm as Karelin controls from the top position.
Diallo struggling a bit here.
Karelin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diallo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karelin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diallo wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karelin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diallo! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (8) vs (2) Diallo
Karelin wants to finish this one by submission but Diallo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Karelin.
Karelin trying to control but Diallo is having none of it.
Diallo tries to lock up and control but Karelin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karelin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Diallo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position but Diallo is working away.
Karelin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diallo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Karelin but great work by Diallo. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (8) vs (6) Diallo
Karelin regains half guard.
Diallo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karelin is just riding it out for now. Diallo eventually gives up the hold.
Diallo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diallo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karelin defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diallo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karelin is controlling Diallo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Diallo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karelin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Karelin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diallo pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking for a kimura but Karelin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diallo to get the leverage.
Diallo wants to pass the guard but Karelin is defending well.
Karelin gets full guard.
Karelin wants to improve his position but instead Diallo has moved into half guard.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diallo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diallo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (12) vs (6) Diallo
Karelin has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Diallo is defending well but eventually Karelin manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Diallo has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kron Karelin! |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 2923 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Ruslanov (ranked 2547 p4p, 230 weight class). Diallo comes into the arena with Africa soukouss blaring out of the sound system. Youssoufa Diallo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 3 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mohammed Ruslanov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diallo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruslanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruslanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Diallo. Diallo gets slowly back to his feet.
Diallo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruslanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youssoufa Diallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diallo shoots in but no luck this time.
Diallo 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.
Ruslanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diallo quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diallo (0) vs (2) Ruslanov
Ruslanov wants to free his trapped foot but Diallo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diallo is refusing to be controlled, as Ruslanov sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ruslanov pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (5) Ruslanov
Diallo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslanov tries to control but Diallo wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diallo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diallo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruslanov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diallo reverses the position - he's now on top in Ruslanov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (5) Ruslanov
Diallo trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Diallo drops back looking for a leg! Ruslanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruslanov manages to kick Diallo off! Diallo jumps back into Ruslanov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diallo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruslanov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diallo preventing the sweep.
Diallo drops back looking for a leg! Ruslanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruslanov manages to kick Diallo off! Diallo jumps back into Ruslanov's guard.
Diallo wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving.
Diallo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diallo slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ruslanov has recovered full guard.
Diallo drops back looking for a leg! Ruslanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruslanov manages to kick Diallo off! Diallo jumps back into Ruslanov's guard.
Ruslanov 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.
Diallo wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving.
Diallo forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking for a kimura but Ruslanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diallo to get the leverage.
Ruslanov is trying to control but can't.
Diallo stalling away here and it's allowed Ruslanov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diallo is pushing down on Ruslanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruslanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Diallo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diallo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diallo is looking for a kimura but Ruslanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diallo to get the leverage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Diallo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruslanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Diallo.
Diallo is looking to advance position but Ruslanov won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruslanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diallo.
Diallo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ruslanov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ruslanov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diallo (2) vs (9) Ruslanov
Diallo is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Diallo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diallo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruslanov's best efforts.
Diallo wants to control but Ruslanov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (2) vs (12) Ruslanov
Diallo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ruslanov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diallo (2) vs (14) Ruslanov
Ruslanov wants to take his opponent's back but Diallo doesn't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diallo is looking to escape.
Diallo tries to hold on but Ruslanov postures up.
Diallo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov avoids the attempt from Diallo to control.
Diallo gets back to half guard.
Diallo gets full guard.
Ruslanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diallo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruslanov has managed to get both his arms back between Diallo's legs - danger averted.
Diallo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ruslanov has picked Diallo up and slammed him! Diallo can't keep hold of the triangle and Ruslanov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (2) vs (17) Ruslanov
Ruslanov working away.
Diallo is looking to reverse the position.
Diallo wants to control but Ruslanov postures up.
Diallo is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruslanov trying to control the action but Diallo is working from the bottom.
Diallo is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diallo (2) vs (19) Ruslanov
Diallo 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: Diallo (4) vs (19) Ruslanov
Diallo trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Diallo 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. Diallo seems to have locked his on tight now - Ruslanov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Diallo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Youssoufa Diallo!
A victorious Youssoufa Diallo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Diallo shoots for a takedown but Bud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bud scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bud looks winded!
Diallo shoots in and drives through. Bud sprawls well.
Bud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bud throws a leg kick but Diallo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bud throws a jab when Diallo was well out of range.
Diallo shoots in looking for a takedown. Bud tries to sprawl out of it but Diallo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bud tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youssoufa Diallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bud defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diallo.#TD#
Diallo shoots in and bounces Bud off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diallo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bud is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Bud tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diallo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diallo looking to finish Bud with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bud!
Diallo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bud looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT#
It looks like Big Bud has been cut.
Diallo lands a big elbow.
Diallo landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Bud is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Big Bud's cut even more.
Diallo lands with some strikes.
Bud is still in real trouble! Can Diallo finish him?
Diallo postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Bud badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Diallo around the waist but Diallo pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Diallo is the winner by TKO! Diallo jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Youssoufa Diallo!
A relieved looking Youssoufa Diallo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Diallo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parmesan as he avoids it easily.
Diallo shoots and misses
and Parmesan counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Youssoufa Diallo has been cut.#KD#
Parmesan lands a big head kick that sends Diallo tumbling to the mat! Parmesan takes a step backwards and waves Diallo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Diallo is rocked!
Diallo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Parmesan counters by moving into the clinch.
Diallo is still on wobbly legs! Can Parmesan finish him?
Gene Parmesan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youssoufa Diallo.
Parmesan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diallo or not.
Diallo seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parmesan is leaning against Diallo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parmesan pushes Diallo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Parmesan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diallo or not.
Diallo looks winded!
Parmesan lands a shot to the body.
Diallo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diallo wants to take the fight to the mat but Parmesan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Parmesan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parmesan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diallo backwards.
Diallo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Parmesan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parmesan digs a right hand underneath Diallo's ribcage. Diallo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Parmesan. #T1#
Parmesan presses Diallo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Parmesan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diallo backwards.
Parmesan lands a right hand.
Parmesan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diallo.
Parmesan lands a hook that snaps the head of Diallo backwards.
Diallo tries to pull guard but Parmesan holds him up against the cage and eventually Diallo drops back down to his feet.
Diallo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parmesan.
Parmesan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Diallo with a big uppercut! Diallo tries to clinch up but Parmesan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Diallo to the mat! Diallo covers up and Parmesan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gene Parmesan!
Gene Parmesan 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Fighter 1 misses with a head kick.
Diallo tries to counter with a takedown but Fighter 1 is quick to defend against it.
Diallo takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Youssoufa Diallo has been cut.
Fighter 1 lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fighter 1 has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Diallo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Diallo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diallo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter 1 sprawls well. Fighter 1 wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diallo gets slowly back to his feet.
Fighter 1 throws a powerful right kick. Diallo tried to block low but the kick was high! Diallo was taken right off of his feet! Fighter 1 jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sparring Fighter 1!
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 7722 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 1480 p4p, 218 weight class). Diallo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Africa soukouss. Fjera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tito & Tarantula kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diallo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fjera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diallo somewhat.
Diallo dives in for a single leg takedown but Fjera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diallo shoots in looking for a takedown but Fjera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diallo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fjera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youssoufa Diallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjera has managed to clinch.
Fjera has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diallo is trying to keep an underhook but Fjera manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diallo (0) vs (2) Fjera
Diallo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fjera is trying to control the action in half guard but Diallo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fjera is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diallo trying to control here.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fjera pulls his head out easily.
Fjera passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (5) Fjera
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diallo turns into him and now he's in Fjera's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (5) Fjera
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diallo trying to control but Fjera is working from the bottom.
Diallo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fjera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fjera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diallo has picked Fjera up and slammed him! Fjera can't keep hold of the triangle and Diallo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (5) vs (5) Fjera
Fjera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo tries for a kimura but Fjera is defending well.
Diallo tries for a kimura but Fjera is defending well.
Fjera tries to bench press Diallo off him but Diallo keeps the position.
Diallo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fjera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diallo trying to control the position but Fjera is working away.
Fjera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diallo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diallo (5) vs (9) Fjera
Fjera working for a choke but Diallo is defending well.
Diallo wants to control his opponent's hands but Fjera gets his hands free.
Diallo defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (7) vs (9) Fjera
Fjera keeping full guard, as Diallo tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fjera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diallo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fjera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diallo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diallo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diallo wants to control from the top but Fjera keeps moving.
Diallo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diallo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fjera's guard.
Diallo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fjera sees it coming and defends easily.
Fjera is not content to let Diallo control the position.
Diallo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fjera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diallo.
Fjera is pressing down on Diallo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (7) vs (11) Fjera
Diallo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fjera defends well.
Diallo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fjera is aware though and is defending well.
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Diallo is keeping the position.
Diallo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fjera defends well.
Diallo is adopting a defensive guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diallo looking to control.
Fjera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diallo is trying to keep Fjera in close.
Diallo can't keep his opponent in guard - Fjera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diallo is trying to maintain the position but Fjera is very close to passing his half guard.
Fjera is trying to control. Diallo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fjera is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diallo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diallo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diallo (11) vs (11) Fjera
Diallo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fjera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diallo's guard! Nice work there by Fjera! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (11) vs (13) Fjera
Diallo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fjera passes into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fjera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diallo trying to hold on to Fjera's head to control him but Fjera postures up.
Fjera is looking to take a break and control but Diallo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera wants to pass to mount but Diallo is defending the position.
Fjera is looking for a kimura here.
Fjera trying to mount his opponent but Diallo defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fjera passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (11) vs (16) Fjera
Diallo tries to reverse the position but Fjera maintains control.
Fjera controlling the pace for now.
Fjera is working for a guillotine from mount but Diallo frees his head quite easily.
Diallo wants to control but Fjera is having none of it.
Fjera forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Diallo (11) vs (19) Fjera
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diallo staying busy and making it hard for Fjera to control.
Fjera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Diallo trying to control the hands but Fjera won't let him.
Diallo tries to roll but Fjera sticks to his back.
Diallo turns into Fjera and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (13) vs (19) Fjera
Fjera can't keep his opponent in guard - Diallo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fjera defends it well.
Fjera gets full guard.
We've been hearing that Diallo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fjera wants to improve his position but instead Diallo has moved into half guard.
Diallo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fjera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fjera is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fjera wins on points by 19 to 13.
Jodi Joe Fjera gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Diallo shoots in looking for a takedown. Fighter 1 tries to sprawl out of it but Diallo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fighter 1 manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diallo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter 1 connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick from Fighter 1 lands but Diallo takes it in his stride.
Fighter 1 lands a big head kick that sends Diallo to the canvas! Fighter 1 follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparring Fighter 1!
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 6474 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastien Harris (ranked 2423 p4p, 303 weight class). Diallo comes to the cage accompanied by Africa soukouss. Harris has chosen Du Hast as his entrance music. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Bastien Harris!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Harris instigates a clinch.
Diallo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harris smiles and moves away.
Bastien Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris clinches.
Harris pulls Diallo into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diallo wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Diallo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (0) vs (2) Harris
Diallo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo 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.
Diallo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Harris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diallo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Harris stacks Diallo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Harris! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (5) Harris
Harris is staying tight to Diallo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
Diallo is working hard here to advance position.
Harris controlling from side mount.
Diallo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Diallo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diallo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diallo is trying to escape the position but Harris is controlling the position.
Let's hope that Harris 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Diallo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harris slows the pace down.
Diallo can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Diallo wants to control but Harris postures up.
Harris taking a breather here.
The adventures of Harris the control monster continue. Boring.
Diallo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diallo tries to bench press Harris off him but Harris keeps the position.
Harris in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Diallo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harris content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Harris working away.
Harris moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Diallo is trying to control Harris's posture but Harris avoids it.
Diallo is trying to improve his position.
What's Diallo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking for a sweep.
Harris in side control, just content to control the action for now.
More stalling from Harris.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Diallo's face as Harris controls the position.
Diallo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diallo can't do much from the bottom here.
Diallo is trying to improve his position.
Harris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diallo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is looking for a sweep.
Diallo seems a little lost for a moment, as Harris dominates the positioning.
Diallo is trying to improve his position.
Harris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diallo tries to improve position but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diallo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diallo tries to bench press Harris off him but Harris keeps the position.
Diallo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harris's best efforts.
Harris is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diallo! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (8) Harris
Harris controlling his opponent.
Diallo wants to control but Harris is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diallo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diallo tries to hold on but Harris pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris wins on points by 8 to 0.
As Bastien Harris got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Hey Joe Rogan lets go get drunk and high and pick up some hookers, i feel on top of the world right now.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hemfsford Jowars (ranked 6884 p4p, 612 weight class) and Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 6408 p4p, 0 weight class). Diallo has chosen Africa soukouss as his entrance music. Hemfsford Jowars 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Hemfsford Jowars! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Youssoufa Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diallo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jowars circles away.
Jowars shoots for a takedown but Diallo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diallo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jowars tries to clinch up.
Jowars shoots in and gets a takedown into Diallo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jowars (2) vs (0) Diallo
Diallo controls Jowars momentarily but Jowars frees himself.
Our spies down at at Jako Gym inform us that Diallo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diallo being controlled here, momentarily.
Jowars works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jowars tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diallo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jowars looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jowars'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.
Diallo trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jowars pulls his head out easily.
Jowars seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diallo trying to hold on to Jowars's head to control him but Jowars postures up.
Jowars wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diallo keeps working.
Diallo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jowars performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jowars trying to mount his opponent but Diallo defends it.
Diallo is refusing to be controlled, as Jowars sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diallo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jowars is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (5) vs (0) Diallo
Jowars controlling his opponent.
Diallo tries to hold on but Jowars postures up.
Diallo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diallo tries to lock up and control but Jowars gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jowars looking to control but Diallo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diallo wants to control but Jowars is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is controlling an arm, preventing Jowars from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Diallo is squirming around, avoiding Jowars's attempts to control the action.
Jowars avoids the attempt from Diallo to control.
Jowars tries to control but Diallo wriggling away.
Jowars avoids the attempt from Diallo to control.
Jowars will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diallo tries to reverse the position but Jowars maintains control.
Jowars wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Diallo wants to control but Jowars is having none of it.
Jowars controlling from the full mount.
Diallo is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jowars takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diallo 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: Jowars (5) vs (2) Diallo
Jowars pulls Diallo in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diallo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diallo stopping the sweep attempt from Jowars.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diallo being controlled here momentarily.
Diallo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diallo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jowars is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diallo content to stall in guard here.
Jowars keeping moving, preventing Diallo from controlling successfully.
Jowars pulls Diallo in close to prevent any damage.
Further stalling from Jowars.
Jowars keeping full guard, as Diallo tries to pass.
Jowars seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diallo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diallo wants to control from the top but Jowars keeps moving.
Jowars has control of Diallo's left arm, preventing Diallo from doing any damage.
Jowars keeping moving, preventing Diallo from controlling successfully.
Jowars wants to sweep but no luck.
Jowars is trying to keep Diallo in close.
Jowars pulls Diallo in close to prevent any damage.
Diallo wants to control from the top but Jowars keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jowars is pulling down on Diallo's head. It's preventing any offense from Diallo, at least for the moment.
Jowars is trying to control the position but Diallo postures up.
Diallo wants to control from the top but Jowars keeps moving.
Diallo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jowars is keeping the position for now.
Diallo postures up.
Diallo 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.
Diallo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diallo controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jowars has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diallo 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.
Diallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jowars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jowars not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diallo wants to control from the top but Jowars keeps moving.
Diallo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diallo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jowars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jowars holds on and takes a little breather.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diallo wants to control from the top but Jowars keeps moving.
Jowars tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jowars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diallo stands and throws Jowars's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (5) vs (5) Diallo
What's Jowars going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jowars manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jowars (7) vs (5) Diallo
Diallo is trying to get back to full guard.
Jowars trying to pass the guard but Diallo defending well.
Jowars really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jowars is working hard here to advance position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jowars content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diallo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jowars controlling the action here.
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jowars takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diallo is not content to let Jowars control the position.
Jowars is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diallo trying to hold on to Jowars's head to control him but Jowars postures up.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
Diallo won't allow Jowars to pass to mount.
Jowars is keen to just control but Diallo is a slippery customer.
Diallo is trying to control but can't.
Jowars controlling the action here.
Diallo trying to control but Jowars postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jowars with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jowars trying to mount his opponent but Diallo defends it.
Jowars is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diallo actively working from the bottom here.
Jowars with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diallo wants to control but Jowars is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diallo actively working from the bottom here.
Jowars content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jowars is trying to control the action in half guard but Diallo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diallo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jowars works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jowars (10) vs (5) Diallo
Jowars taking a breather here.
Diallo wants to control but Jowars postures up.
Jowars controls the position from side control.
Jowars seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diallo for as long as he can get away with.
Jowars continues to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diallo tries to buck Jowars off but Jowars is having none of it.
Diallo is not content to let Jowars control the position.
Jowars just content to control the position.
Diallo tries to buck Jowars off but Jowars is having none of it.
Diallo wants to control but Jowars postures up.
Diallo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jowars off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jowars (10) vs (9) Diallo
Jowars just trying to survive but Diallo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jowars won't enjoy being in this position. Diallo looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Jowars is tapping - it's over boys! Diallo picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Youssoufa Diallo!
After winning the bout, Youssoufa Diallo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Diallo misses with a takedown
and Bud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diallo checks the leg kick.
Bud scores with a decent looking hook.
Diallo takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#
It looks like Youssoufa Diallo has been cut.
Bud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Diallo is rocked!
Diallo switches off momentarily and Bud cracks him with a monster right hand! Diallo topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Bud dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Bud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Bud!
Big Bud thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Diallo misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Lorent misses.#TD#
Diallo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lorent on his heels. He'll look to pass Lorent's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Diallo drops back looking for a leg! Lorent is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorent manages to kick Diallo off! Diallo jumps back into Lorent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lorent can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diallo throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Diallo connects with a couple of short punches.
Diallo is looking to work some ground and pound but Lorent has wrist control.#SUB#
Diallo drops back looking for a leg! Lorent is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorent manages to kick Diallo off! Diallo jumps back into Lorent's guard.
Diallo wants to control from the top but Lorent keeps moving. #SUB#
Diallo drops back looking for a leg! Lorent is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorent manages to kick Diallo off! Diallo jumps back into Lorent's guard.
Diallo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lorent works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diallo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Diallo 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.
Lorent keeping moving, preventing Diallo from controlling successfully.
Lorent wants to stand but Diallo is controlling the position.
Diallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Diallo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diallo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Diallo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lorent can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Diallo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Lorent turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Diallo off and cradles Lorent's limp body as Diallo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Youssoufa Diallo!
After winning the bout, Youssoufa Diallo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Ludwig (ranked 2707 p4p, 342 weight class) and Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 7331 p4p, 0 weight class). Diallo has chosen Africa soukouss as his entrance music. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sven Ludwig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Youssoufa Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ludwig has closed the distance and engaged Diallo in a clinch.
Ludwig has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diallo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ludwig (4) vs (0) Diallo
Ludwig is looking for the choke from the back position but Diallo is controlling his hands well.
Diallo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Diallo right now.
Diallo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ludwig controlling well, preventing Diallo from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I would not like to be Diallo right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo tries to roll but Ludwig sticks to his back.
Diallo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ludwig tightening his grip on Diallo, looking for the choke.
Ludwig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ludwig working for a choke but Diallo is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig doesn't have the hooks in and Diallo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ludwig (4) vs (2) Diallo
Diallo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ludwig manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diallo has Ludwig in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ludwig (6) vs (2) Diallo
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ludwig controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Ludwig has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diallo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ludwig controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diallo has his foot on Ludwig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ludwig works his way back into a safe position though.
Diallo is trying to hold Ludwig in close to prevent damage but Ludwig has managed to pass into half guard.
Ludwig passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ludwig (9) vs (2) Diallo
Diallo tries to hold on but Ludwig pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig content just to control the position here.
Diallo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diallo tries to lock up and control but Ludwig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diallo working to try and regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig tries to control but Diallo wriggling away.
Diallo wants to control but Ludwig is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diallo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diallo gets back to half guard.
Diallo with the active half guard here but Ludwig passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ludwig (12) vs (2) Diallo
Ludwig moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ludwig (14) vs (2) Diallo
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diallo tries to hold on but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ludwig avoids the attempt from Diallo to control.
Ludwig is working for a guillotine from mount but Diallo frees his head quite easily.
Ludwig controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diallo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diallo tries to hold on but Ludwig postures up.
Diallo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ludwig controlling from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig prevents Diallo from getting the reversal.
Ludwig jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Diallo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ludwig has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diallo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ludwig (16) vs (2) Diallo
Ludwig controlling from mount.
Diallo tries to lock up and control but Ludwig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig controlling the pace for now.
Diallo is trying to escape the mount.
Diallo wants to hold on but Ludwig pushes him away.
Ludwig with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diallo tries to hold on but Ludwig postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diallo is looking to get to half guard.
Diallo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ludwig looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Diallo is working to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diallo wants to hold on but Ludwig pushes him away.
Ludwig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diallo is looking to escape.
Ludwig controlling from mount.
Diallo wants to control but Ludwig is having none of it.
Ludwig controlling from the full mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diallo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diallo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ludwig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ludwig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ludwig avoids the attempt from Diallo to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig is stalling here but it's allowed Diallo to get half guard.
Diallo trying to control but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig controlling the pace.
Ludwig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diallo tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludwig takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Sven Ludwig spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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