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Event:
LACC 2 Finale
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mono Loco (ranked 7585 p4p, 137 weight class) and Manny Santana (ranked 24222 p4p, 155 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Mono Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Manny Santana!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Loco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santana's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Loco (2) vs (0) Santana
Santana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santana trying to control but Loco postures up.
Santana is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Loco is staying active.
Loco wants to free his trapped foot but Santana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Santana moves into full guard.
Loco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loco has managed to get both his arms back between Santana's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Loco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Loco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santana working for a triangle but Loco defends it easily.
Santana can't keep his opponent in guard - Loco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Loco trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana won't allow Loco to pass to mount.
Santana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santana wants to improve his position but Loco is controlling well.
Loco passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (5) vs (0) Santana
Santana can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loco (5) vs (2) Santana
Santana wants to control but Loco is keeping him busy.
Santana is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Loco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santana trying to mount his opponent but Loco defends it.
Loco trying to control but Santana postures up.
Loco is looking for a sweep. Santana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco is working hard here to advance position.
Loco wants to control but Santana is keeping busy.
Santana is looking for a kimura but Loco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santana to get the leverage.
Loco is trying to get back to full guard.
Santana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loco is just riding it out for now. Santana eventually gives up the hold.
Santana is looking to advance position but Loco won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco won't allow Santana to pass to mount.
Loco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Loco trying to control from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santana is looking for submissions but instead, Loco has regained full guard.
Santana wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Santana is pushing down on Loco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Loco is fighting to maintain full guard but Santana has managed to sneak the leg through.
Santana seems to be working for a kimura but Loco defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Loco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santana looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santana pushing down on Loco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Loco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santana is working away from the top position though.
Loco is defending against the submission attempts here by Santana.
Loco is in trouble now - Santana has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (5) vs (5) Santana
Loco manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Loco is looking to control Santana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loco avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Loco is staying active underneath Santana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Loco won't allow Santana to pass to mount.
Santana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santana wants to pass the guard but Loco is defending well.
Loco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santana tries to free his leg and advance position but Loco is retaining full guard.
Loco working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Santana has passed into half guard!
Santana slows the pace down in half guard.
Santana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loco defends it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santana wants to free his trapped foot but Loco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loco wants to control but Santana is keeping busy.
Loco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santana passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (5) vs (8) Santana
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Loco manages to get back to half guard.
Santana wants to work for an arm triangle but Loco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loco controlling the position well.
Loco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santana works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (5) vs (11) Santana
Santana wants to control but Loco is keeping him busy.
Loco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santana off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Loco (9) vs (11) Santana
Santana can't escape the position.
Santana is still trying to improve position.
Loco working for a choke but Santana is defending well.
Loco keeps control of the position as Santana tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries to get the hooks in deep but Santana pushed the leg off.
Loco has the hooks in. Santana is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Loco looking to break Santana's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Santana remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Loco will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Santana manages to reverse the position and now he's in Loco's guard. Nice work there by Santana.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loco (9) vs (13) Santana
Loco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santana advances to half guard.
Loco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santana works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (9) vs (16) Santana
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santana working for a submission but Loco is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santana wins on points by 16 to 9. |
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Event:
LACC 2 : Round 2
Date: Jul 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 24218 p4p, 129 weight class) and Manny Santana (ranked 24228 p4p, 134 weight class). Silverio comes into the arena with Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom blaring out of the sound system. Carlos Silverio 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Manny Santana!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Santana misses with a takedown attempt - Silverio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silverio wants to clinch.
Santana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santana pulls guard successfully.
Silverio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silverio has managed to get both his arms back between Santana's legs - danger averted.
Silverio passes Santana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio wants to take a breather but Santana is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio wants to pass to mount but Santana is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Santana tries to roll over but Silverio keeps him under control.
Santana is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana is not content to let Silverio control the position.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santana wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
Silverio is looking for a kimura but Santana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silverio to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santana wants to improve his position but instead Silverio has moved into half guard.
Santana is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Silverio jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (3) vs (0) Santana
Santana is looking for a sweep.
Santana regains half guard.
Santana regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana wants to hit a switch here but Silverio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Santana there! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (6) vs (0) Santana
Santana is looking to improve his position but Silverio isn't that keen on the idea.
Santana wants to hold on but Silverio pushes him away.
Santana tries to improve his position but instead Silverio has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (9) vs (0) Santana
Santana tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverio manages to capitalize on a mistake by Santana to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (12) vs (0) Santana
Silverio is looking to control Santana but Santana is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Silverio looking for the choke but no joy.
Santana defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Santana tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santana manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Santana is refusing to be controlled, as Silverio sits in half guard.
Santana moves into full guard.
Santana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silverio defends well.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio advances to half guard.
Santana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silverio pulls his head out easily.
Santana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio passes Santana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silverio seems to be looking for submissions.
Santana trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (15) vs (0) Santana
Silverio working for a submission but Santana is keeping him at bay.
Santana looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (18) vs (0) Santana
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santana is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Santana defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silverio's arms.
Santana is really stuck here.
Santana tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Silverio has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Santana is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
LACC Season 2 - First Round
Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Watson (ranked 6829 p4p, 137 weight class) and Manny Santana (ranked 24571 p4p, 167 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Percy Watson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Manny Santana!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watson is looking to counter the offense by Santana and move into the clinch.
Santana wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.
Santana moves into the clinch.
Santana pulls guard effortlessly.
Santana working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
Watson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Santana controls Watson momentarily but Watson frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana is trying to hold Watson in close to prevent damage but Watson has managed to pass into half guard.
Santana is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Watson in particular looking to stall.
Santana is trying to maintain the position but Watson is very close to passing his half guard.
Santana is defending against the submission attempts here by Watson.
Santana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Watson is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to pass the guard but Santana defending well.
Santana tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
Santana is still trying to improve position.
Watson wants to take a breather but Santana is having none of it.
Santana wants to sweep but Watson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (3) vs (0) Santana
Watson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Santana's face as Watson controls the position.
Santana is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it.
Santana is looking to reverse the position.
Santana tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Watson (5) vs (0) Santana
Santana is trying to reverse the position but instead Watson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Watson (8) vs (0) Santana
Santana is keeping busy.
Santana fending off the submission attempt from Watson.
Santana manages to reverse the position and now he's in Watson's guard. Nice work there by Santana.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (8) vs (2) Santana
Santana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (10) vs (2) Santana
Watson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (13) vs (2) Santana
Santana stops Watson from passing to mount.
Santana is trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Watson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Watson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Santana! Score +2 for reaching mount: Watson (15) vs (2) Santana
Watson trying to control but Santana is having none of it.
Santana is looking to improve his position but Watson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santana wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Watson (18) vs (2) Santana
Watson keeps control of the position as Santana tries to break free.
Watson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Santana is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Percy Watson!
Percy Watson retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Percy Watson 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:
LACC Finale
Date: May 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 6662 p4p, 132 weight class) and Manny Santana (ranked 8395 p4p, 146 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Manny Santana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Puto scores with a takedown into Santana's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Santana
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Santana is retaining full guard.
Puto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Puto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Puto drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Puto off! Puto jumps back into Santana's guard.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Santana is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puto wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving.
Santana is trying to keep Puto in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto pushes down on Santana's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puto works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Santana
Puto takes Santana's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Santana is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Puto (8) vs (0) Santana
Puto keeps control of the position as Santana tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puto tightening his grip on Santana, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana rolls, trying to escape but Puto keeps control of the position.
Puto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santana is defending well though. Puto let's go of the attempt for now.
Puto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santana is defending well though. Puto let's go of the attempt for now.
Puto looking for the choke from the back.
Puto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Santana defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana just trying to survive but Puto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Puto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Puto working for the choke.
Santana showing good submission defense here.
Puto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santana is defending well though. Puto let's go of the attempt for now.
Puto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Santana has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Santana turns into Puto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (8) vs (2) Santana
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (10) vs (2) Santana
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
Puto is working hard here to advance position.
Santana has his foot on Puto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puto works his way back into a safe position though.
Puto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (13) vs (2) Santana
Santana is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puto (13) vs (6) Santana
Puto staying busy and making it hard for Santana to control.
Puto tries to escape the position.
Santana has managed to slip his arm under Puto's chin. This could be all over... yep, Puto is tapping out! Submission win for Santana.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manny Santana! |
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Event:
LACC Tourney Round 3
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Manny Santana (ranked 7516 p4p, 176 weight class) and Morris Vaughn (ranked 6872 p4p, 170 weight class). Morris Vaughn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Manny Santana! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Morris Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santana closes the distance and clinches.
Santana has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vaughn uses from the top position.
Santana is trying to control the position but Vaughn postures up.
Santana is trying to hold Vaughn in close to prevent damage but Vaughn has managed to pass into half guard.
Santana tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vaughn has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Santana (0) vs (3) Vaughn
Santana could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vaughn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santana is trying to escape the mount.
Santana gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana manages to get to full guard.
Santana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vaughn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vaughn trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vaughn passes into half guard.
Santana won't allow Vaughn to pass to mount.
Santana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santana.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana looking for subs off his back but Vaughn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vaughn seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn is pressing down on Santana's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santana is holding on for now.
Santana regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vaughn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vaughn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vaughn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santana looking for a guillotine here but Vaughn defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana keeping full guard, as Vaughn tries to pass.
Santana looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vaughn has picked Santana up and slammed him! Santana can't keep hold of the triangle and Vaughn manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Santana (0) vs (6) Vaughn
Vaughn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Santana's legs.
Santana is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vaughn off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Santana (4) vs (6) Vaughn
Vaughn tries to escape but Santana has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Santana is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vaughn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santana looking to break Vaughn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vaughn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Santana will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vaughn can't escape the position.
Vaughn just trying to survive but Santana is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Santana has got one arm under Vaughn's chin. This could be trouble... Vaughn trying to control the other hand but Santana gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Vaughn has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manny Santana! |
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Event:
LACC Tourney Round 2
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Manny Santana (ranked 7151 p4p, 119 weight class) and Jonathan Bowman (ranked 8129 p4p, 124 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Manny Santana! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jonathan Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bowman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santana sprawls well. Santana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.
Santana moves into the clinch successfully.
Santana has clasped his hands together around Bowman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Santana (4) vs (0) Bowman
Santana trying to control the action but Bowman is working from the bottom.
Santana slows the pace down.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bowman has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman tries to bench press Santana off him but Santana keeps the position.
Santana advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Santana (6) vs (0) Bowman
Santana controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santana is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bowman is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Santana (9) vs (0) Bowman
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowman wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santana is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bowman is defending well though. Santana let's go of the attempt for now.
Santana looking to break Bowman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bowman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Santana will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana looking to break Bowman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bowman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Santana will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Santana looking for the RNC.
Bowman tries to roll but Santana sticks to his back.
Santana is not going to allow Bowman to sit and survive in this position.
Bowman tries to break free.
Bowman breaks Santana's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santana (9) vs (2) Bowman
Santana trying to keep a closed guard but Bowman is proving a slippery customer.
Bowman is pushing down on Santana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santana is fighting to maintain full guard but Bowman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Santana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bowman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Santana trying to control here.
Santana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bowman tries to free his leg and advance position but Santana is retaining full guard.
Santana has his foot on Bowman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bowman works his way back into a safe position though.
Bowman being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana keeping full guard, as Bowman tries to pass.
Bowman slips nicely into half guard.
Bowman is working for a kimura but Santana is defending it quite comfortably.
Santana gets full guard.
Santana looking for a guillotine here but Bowman defends easily.
Bowman wants to pass the guard but Santana is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santana looking for a sweep. Not yet Santana, not yet.
Santana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santana working a defensive guard here.
Bowman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santana has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bowman 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 Santana. Score +3 for passing guard: Santana (9) vs (5) Bowman
Bowman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santana is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santana gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bowman wants to free his trapped foot but Santana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bowman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Santana reverses the position - he's now on top in Bowman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santana (11) vs (5) Bowman
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bowman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bowman looking for a sweep. Not yet Bowman, not yet.
Santana passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Santana (14) vs (5) Bowman
Santana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santana working away.
Bowman tries to bench press Santana off him but Santana keeps the position.
Santana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bowman has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bowman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Santana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bowman is just riding it out for now. Santana eventually gives up the hold.
Santana works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santana (17) vs (5) Bowman
Bowman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santana has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Santana (19) vs (5) Bowman
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santana jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bowman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Santana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bowman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santana has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Santana (21) vs (5) Bowman
Bowman wants to hold on but Santana pushes him away.
Bowman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santana 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. Bowman turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Santana off and cradles Bowman's limp body as Santana celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Manny Santana! |
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Event:
LACC Tourney Round 1
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dino Turturro (ranked 6576 p4p, 100 weight class) and Manny Santana (ranked 6765 p4p, 106 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dino Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Manny Santana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Turturro or perhaps it was just good defense by Santana, which made it look bad.
Santana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turturro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santana somewhat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santana enables Turturro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (0) Santana
Santana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turturro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turturro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santana 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turturro has managed to get both his arms back between Santana's legs - danger averted.
Turturro is pushing down on Santana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santana is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turturro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
Santana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Santana manages to get to full guard.
Turturro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana is looking for a triangle but Turturro pushes his legs off easily.
Turturro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
Santana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santana throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Turturro escapes and throws Santana's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (0) Santana
Santana struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santana knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santana knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana sneaks back into half guard.
Santana trying to hold on to Turturro's head to control him but Turturro postures up.
Santana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santana trying to control but Turturro postures up.
Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santana looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Santana is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Turturro is controlling the pace.
Santana looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Turturro 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.
Santana actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santana is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Turturro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Santana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turturro is working away from the top position though.
Santana looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro trying to control the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro 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.
Santana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santana is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
Turturro controlling the pace.
Santana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro is looking for a kimura but Santana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
Turturro slows the pace down in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santana is in trouble now - Turturro has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (8) vs (0) Santana
Turturro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Santana defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Turturro.
Turturro avoids the attempt from Santana to control.
Turturro controlling his opponent.
Turturro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santana for as long as he can get away with.
Turturro is working for a guillotine from mount but Santana frees his head quite easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santana tries to hold on but Turturro postures up.
Santana is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action.
Turturro controlling the pace for now.
Santana keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turturro controlling his opponent.
Santana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to take Santana's back here but Santana is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Santana is working to get back to half guard.
Turturro controlling his opponent.
Turturro moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (11) vs (0) Santana
Santana is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Turturro.
Santana looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Santana prevents Turturro from getting a body triangle.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santana wants to escape the position.
Turturro is riding his opponent, not letting Santana buck him off.
Turturro looking for the choke but no joy.
Santana is trying to break free.
Turturro working for a choke but Santana is defending well.
Santana tries to roll but Turturro sticks to his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Santana turns into Turturro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (11) vs (2) Santana
Santana wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santana wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro 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.
Santana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Santana controlling him for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.
Santana drops back looking for a leg! Turturro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turturro manages to kick Santana off! Santana jumps back into Turturro's guard.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santana trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro pulls Santana in close to prevent any damage.
Santana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is looking for a triangle but Santana pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Dino Turturro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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