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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Martin Lawrence (ranked 8842 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Berggren (ranked 7234 p4p, 0 weight class). Berggren has chosen Mozart - Lacrimosa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Martin Lawrence! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sammy Berggren!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lawrence fails to land the takedown.
Lawrence clinches up with Berggren and pushes him back against the cage.
Lawrence ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lawrence no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lawrence has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Berggren drops back looking for a leg! Lawrence is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawrence manages to kick Berggren off! Berggren jumps back into Lawrence's guard.
Berggren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Berggren tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawrence is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Berggren from controlling successfully.
Lawrence wants to sweep here but Berggren controlling him for the moment.
Lawrence working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berggren drops back looking for a leg! Lawrence is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawrence manages to kick Berggren off! Berggren jumps back into Lawrence's guard.
Berggren pushes down on Lawrence's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lawrence is trying to maintain the position but Berggren is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berggren is looking for a kimura but Lawrence is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berggren to get the leverage.
Berggren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawrence sees it coming and defends easily.
Berggren is trying for a kimura here. Lawrence looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Berggren wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Berggren! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Humberto Manuel Arboleda (ranked 9920 p4p, 618 weight class) and Martin Lawrence (ranked 8802 p4p, 0 weight class). Arboleda comes into the arena with ASTAROTH - GUERRA DE METAL blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Humberto Manuel Arboleda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Martin Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arboleda gets a clinch.
Arboleda successfully pulls guard.
Arboleda being controlled here, momentarily.
Arboleda 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.
Arboleda managing to control the position.
Lawrence preventing the sweep.
Lawrence has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Vegas Campania. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lawrence is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence trying to control but Arboleda is working from the bottom.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arboleda keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda managing to control the position.
Arboleda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawrence on the ground.
Lawrence stopping the sweep attempt from Arboleda.
Lawrence looking to pass the guard.
Lawrence keeps trying to improve his position.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Arboleda keeps moving.
Arboleda is controlling Lawrence's posture.
Lawrence thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arboleda has control of Lawrence's left arm, preventing Lawrence from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arboleda has his hands on Lawrence's head, controlling the position.
Lawrence won't allow Arboleda to sweep him here.
Arboleda has control of Lawrence's left arm, preventing Lawrence from doing any damage.
Lawrence sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arboleda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawrence is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Arboleda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arboleda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Arboleda keeps moving.
Lawrence drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lawrence jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda is controlling Lawrence's posture.
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arboleda is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arboleda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arboleda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Arboleda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arboleda looking for a sweep. Not yet Arboleda, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Arboleda keeps moving.
Arboleda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence trying to control but Arboleda is working from the bottom.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawrence thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arboleda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arboleda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence passes into half guard.
Arboleda controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lawrence prevents Arboleda from improving his position.
Arboleda wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arboleda preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but Arboleda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy.
Arboleda preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Arboleda is staying active underneath Lawrence, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arboleda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Arboleda is not content to let Lawrence control the position.
Arboleda is concentrating on defense, preventing Lawrence from advancing position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda is trying to get back to full guard.
Arboleda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arboleda trying to control here.
Arboleda tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lawrence has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Arboleda (0) vs (3) Lawrence
Lawrence has control of Arboleda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Arboleda regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Arboleda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence wants to control the pace but Arboleda is squirming around nicely.
Lawrence has hold of Arboleda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arboleda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lawrence controlling the pace for now.
Arboleda has given up his back here. Will Lawrence look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Arboleda (0) vs (6) Lawrence
Arboleda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Arboleda is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda is controlling Lawrence's trapped leg to prevent Lawrence from advancing to side control.
Lawrence trying to mount his opponent but Arboleda defends it.
Lawrence prevents Arboleda from improving his position.
Lawrence not doing much here.
Lawrence looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arboleda wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is pressing down on Arboleda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arboleda is holding on for now.
Arboleda trying to control from the bottom.
Lawrence trying to control the pace.
Arboleda preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Arboleda tries to get to full guard but Lawrence has control of the leg.
Lawrence is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arboleda sees it coming and defends easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arboleda is working hard here to advance position.
Lawrence wants to take a breather but Arboleda is having none of it.
Arboleda is controlling Lawrence's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but Arboleda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawrence to get the leverage.
Lawrence trying to control from half guard but Arboleda is working away.
Arboleda tries to roll over but Lawrence keeps him under control.
Arboleda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lawrence is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda wants to get back to full guard.
Arboleda controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lawrence prevents Arboleda from improving his position.
Arboleda is trying is best to control the position here.
Arboleda is trying to control but can't.
Arboleda is looking to improve his position.
Lawrence seems to be looking for submissions.
Arboleda is positioning himself well to prevent Lawrence advancing to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda is looking to improve his position.
Lawrence wants to control but Arboleda is keeping him busy.
Arboleda trying to control here.
Arboleda keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence wins on points by 6 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Lawrence shoots in and drives through. Penn sprawls well.
Lawrence dives in and grabs Penn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes down on Lawrence's head and hops out.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawrence.#TD2#
Penn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Penn in particular looking to stall.
Penn prevents Lawrence from improving his position.
Penn is taking a breather. Lawrence 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lawrence defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lawrence wants to control but Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Penn in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawrence doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn. #T2#
Penn controlling the pace.
Lawrence trying to control here.
Penn trying to control the pace.
Lawrence is trying to maintain the position but Penn is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawrence doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn. #SUB2#
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Lawrence is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lawrence gets full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penn advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn has control of an arm but Lawrence manages to advance to Penn's back!#SUB#
Penn is having to fend off submission attempts from Lawrence, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lawrence doesn't have the hooks in though and Penn manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Penn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Lawrence gets caught napping as Penn dives in and scores a takedown. Lawrence manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Penn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawrence is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawrence has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Lawrence trying to control the position.
Lawrence tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawrence is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Penn is controlling him.
Penn forces his way into half guard.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penn controlling the pace.
Lawrence missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lawrence has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.
Penn is controlling the pace.
Penn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Penn is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2#
Penn looking to secure an arm triangle but Lawrence defends it well. #T3#
Lawrence tries to hold on but Penn postures up.
Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Penn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lawrence has worked his arm free - good work by Lawrence!
Penn wants to control but Lawrence is keeping him busy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lawrence tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but Lawrence is defending well.
Lawrence tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
John Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn controlling his opponent.
Penn wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn avoids the attempt from Lawrence to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Penn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Penn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Penn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Penn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lawrence sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawrence, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lawrence is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Lawrence is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn controls the position.
Penn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lawrence is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Penn staying calm.
Penn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lawrence!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn prevents Lawrence from getting the reversal.
Penn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lawrence wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Penn.
Penn controlling from the full mount.
Penn sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lawrence wants to control but Penn is having none of it.#SUB2#
Penn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lawrence manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Lawrence is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Lawrence is trying to work for a sweep but Penn has mounted him!
Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Penn throwing strikes here but Lawrence is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lawrence manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4##SUB2#
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lawrence is looking to improve his position.
Penn is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lawrence knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Penn!
Our winner, John Penn, 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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