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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Dario (ranked 5587 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Berggren (ranked 6602 p4p, 0 weight class). Berggren comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mozart - Lacrimosa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Mario Dario has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mario Dario seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mario Dario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sammy Berggren!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dario tries for a takedown but Berggren circles away easily
and Berggren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dario (0) vs (2) Berggren
Berggren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berggren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berggren wants to pass the guard but Dario is keeping the position.
Dario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dario controlling the position.
Dario trying to keep a closed guard but Berggren is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berggren trying to control the position from guard on top but Dario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dario working a defensive guard here.
Dario seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dario keeping moving, preventing Berggren from controlling successfully.
Berggren might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dario haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Berggren has gone for a leg lock! Dario slips out almost immediately though and dives into Berggren's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dario (2) vs (2) Berggren
Dario controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dario looking to pass the guard.
Berggren looking to control but Dario passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dario looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berggren is trying is best to control the position here.
Dario looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berggren keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dario is thwarting Berggren's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dario looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Berggren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dario wants to free his trapped foot but Berggren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berggren keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berggren is trying to maintain the position but Dario is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berggren keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Berggren trying to hold on to Dario's head to control him but Dario postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berggren actively working from the bottom here.
Dario seems to be working for a kimura but Berggren defends the submission attempt.
Dario wants to pass the guard but Berggren is defending well.
Dario controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berggren trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dario manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dario (5) vs (2) Berggren
Berggren is looking to improve his position but Dario isn't that keen on the idea.
Dario trying to control but Berggren is having none of it.
Dario controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berggren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dario can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berggren is looking to escape.
Berggren tries to hold on but Dario pushes him away.
Dario swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Berggren is now in Dario's guard. A big mistake from Dario there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dario (5) vs (4) Berggren
Dario trying to keep a closed guard but Berggren is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dario looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berggren drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dario manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berggren has Dario in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dario (7) vs (4) Berggren
Dario wants to pass the guard but Berggren is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berggren holds on and takes a little breather.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berggren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dario gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berggren is trying to control the position but Dario postures up.
Berggren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dario manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dario (7) vs (6) Berggren
Dario controlling Berggren's posture.
Berggren drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dario dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dario (9) vs (6) Berggren
Dario trying to control but Berggren is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Berggren pulls Dario in close to prevent any damage.
Dario wants to control from the top but Berggren keeps moving.
Berggren pulls Dario in close to his closed guard and prevents Dario from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dario wants to control from the top but Berggren keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Berggren is trying to control the position but Dario postures up.
Berggren is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dario frees his head nicely. Oh but Berggren has switched to an armbar! Dario is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sammy Berggren! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Dario (ranked 5566 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 7761 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Dario had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mario Dario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dario.
Dario tries to pull guard but Lupei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lupei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dario.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Dario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dario is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lupei to keep the fight standing.
Lupei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lupei is trying to pull guard but Dario has him pressed against the cage.
Dario is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lupei to keep the fight standing.
Lupei gets control of Dario's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lupei will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dario stays in close to Lupei's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dario is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lupei working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dario stands and throws Lupei's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dario (3) vs (0) Lupei
Lupei is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dario is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lupei's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dario is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lupei is trying to escape and Dario transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lupei is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dario! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Dario! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
McLachlan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dario to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dario wants to get up but he can't break McLachlan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dario is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dario trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dario has gone for a leg lock! McLachlan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dario's guard.#REVR#
Dario has a closed guard, preventing McLachlan from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLachlan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Dario pulls McLachlan in close to his closed guard and prevents McLachlan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dario is looking to stand up but McLachlan isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
McLachlan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McLachlan avoids the body shot from Dario.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice sprawl there from Dario as McLachlan shoots in.
Dario leaves McLachlan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Dario as McLachlan shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas McLachlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dario drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dario stays in close to McLachlan's body and controls the position.
McLachlan working a defensive guard here.
Dario 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.
Dario trying to control but McLachlan is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dario has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McLachlan is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Dario gets to his feet - McLachlan follows without any prompting.
Dario stuffs the takedown attempt from McLachlan. McLachlan gets slowly back to his feet.
Dario steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McLachlan.#TD2#
McLachlan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dario to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
McLachlan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
McLachlan has Dario pressed against the cage, preventing Dario from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
McLachlan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dario uses from the top position.
McLachlan working a defensive guard here.
Dario is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Dario stands up and waves to McLachlan to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLachlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dario.
#TD2#
Dario throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McLachlan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dario is in McLachlan's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dario trying to control the position from guard on top but McLachlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Dario dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Dario throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McLachlan was covering up waiting for the punch and Dario finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dario pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McLachlan is keeping the position for now.
Mario Dario has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dario stopping the sweep attempt from McLachlan.
McLachlan being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Dario stands up and waves to McLachlan to follow him. #T1#
McLachlan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dario slaps away a takedown attempt from McLachlan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dario is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McLachlan.
Dario lands a two punch combo.
Dario has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Dario shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McLachlan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Dario decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McLachlan, up you get!
Dario misses with a wild body shot.
McLachlan feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Dario gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Dario wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLachlan keeps working. #SUB2#
Dario is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dario trying to mount his opponent but McLachlan defends it. #SUB2#
Dario is trying to work for a kimura but McLachlan is defending well.
#T3##SUB2#
Dario is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McLachlan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dario.
Dario is breathing heavily.
Dario controlling the action here.
Dario is thwarting McLachlan's attempts to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dario performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dario moves nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on McLachlan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McLachlan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Dario showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dario gets a takedown into half guard.
McLachlan wants to control but Dario is keeping busy.
McLachlan is staying active underneath Dario, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dario is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McLachlan sees it coming and defends easily.
McLachlan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Dario pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McLachlan is keeping the position for now.
Dario sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McLachlan's guard. #SUB2#
Dario is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McLachlan defends it well.
Dario is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McLachlan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dario lands strikes from half guard.
Dario trying to control the action but McLachlan is working from the bottom.
Dario tries to pass the half guard into mount. McLachlan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dario prevents McLachlan from improving his position.
Dario is trying to control. McLachlan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dario might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McLachlan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
McLachlan fails with the takedown.
McLachlan slips under a jab from Dario.#TD2#
Dario closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McLachlan quickly recovers to half guard.
Dario thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McLachlan is refusing to be controlled, as Dario sits in half guard.
Dario with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McLachlan trying to hold on to Dario's head to control him but Dario postures up.
#T4#
McLachlan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dario.
McLachlan trying to control from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
McLachlan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McLachlan showed some decent athleticism there.
McLachlan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dario keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dario looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Dario comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dario 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Dario!
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