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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 Percy Watson (ranked 7159 p4p, 133 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 24213 p4p, 168 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silverio's choice of entrance music: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Carlos Silverio 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Percy Watson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Silverio tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Silverio has eaten all the pies!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silverio enables Watson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silverio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Watson (2) vs (0) Silverio
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Watson has moved into half guard.
Watson wants to pass to mount but Silverio is defending the position.
Watson is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Watson sits in half guard.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Silverio is not content to let Watson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but Silverio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Watson sits in half guard.
Watson is trying to work for a kimura but Silverio is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silverio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson has gone for a leg lock! Silverio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Watson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silverio defends well.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Watson is retaining full guard.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silverio stands and throws Watson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (2) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio is trying to get an arm triangle but Watson is defending well.
Silverio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watson, who protects the arm well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Watson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silverio's guard! Nice work there by Watson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (4) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (4) vs (7) Silverio
Watson wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Watson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Watson gets back to full guard.
Watson working a defensive guard here.
Watson 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Watson has his foot on Silverio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silverio works his way back into a safe position though.
Watson keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson looking to control but Silverio passes into half guard.
Silverio prevents Watson from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.
Watson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (6) vs (7) Silverio
Watson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Watson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard.
Watson trying to advance position but Silverio counters by regaining guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
Watson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (9) vs (7) Silverio
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watson swings around for an armbar but Silverio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Watson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (9) vs (9) Silverio
Watson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silverio is one step ahead there.
Silverio pushes down on Watson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio passes into side control, despite Watson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (9) vs (12) Silverio
Watson struggling a bit here.
Watson is trying to improve his position.
Watson gets back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to pass to mount but Watson is defending the position.
Silverio is trying to control. Watson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Watson defends it.
Watson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Watson has his foot on Silverio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silverio works his way back into a safe position though.
Watson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (11) vs (12) Silverio
Watson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Watson wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Watson is really struggling to control Silverio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Watson pushing down on Silverio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silverio won't allow Watson to pass to mount.
Silverio is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio wins on points by 12 to 11.
Carlos Silverio is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Carlos Silverio 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:
LACC 2 : Round 2
Date: Jul 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Watson (ranked 6923 p4p, 109 weight class) and Dino Turturro (ranked 7114 p4p, 112 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 5 wins and 0 losses; Percy Watson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dino Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watson tries to avoid it but Turturro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watson to the ground. Watson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Watson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turturro on his heels. He'll look to pass Turturro's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Watson (2) vs (0) Turturro
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watson is aware though and is defending well.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turturro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Watson pushes down on Turturro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Watson wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Watson tries to pass to full mount but Turturro defends it.
Watson trying to advance position but Turturro counters by regaining guard.
Turturro is trying to keep Watson in close.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Watson postures up.
Turturro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Watson 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 Turturro. Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (5) vs (0) Turturro
Watson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Watson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Turturro sneaks back into half guard.
Turturro wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Watson prevents Turturro from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to control but Watson is keeping busy.
Watson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turturro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro is pulling down on Watson's head. It's preventing any offense from Watson, at least for the moment.
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watson is aware though and is defending well.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Watson trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.
Watson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Turturro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Turturro wants to control the action here but instead Watson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (8) vs (0) Turturro
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking to work his way around to Turturro's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Watson working for a submission but Turturro is keeping him at bay.
Watson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Turturro is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Watson (11) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Watson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Turturro tries to escape but Watson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Turturro turns into Watson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (11) vs (2) Turturro
Watson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turturro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turturro has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted.
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Watson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turturro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Watson (13) vs (2) Turturro
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (16) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Turturro prevents Watson from moving into mount.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to move to mount but Turturro blocks the move with his legs.
Watson trying to control the position but Turturro is working away.
Watson tries to advance to mount but Turturro denies him.
Watson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turturro, who protects the arm well.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Watson seems to be looking for submissions.
Turturro is defending against the submission attempts here by Watson.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Watson is controlling well.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Watson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turturro has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Watson prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Watson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turturro sees it coming and defends easily.
Turturro tries to roll over but Watson keeps him under control.
Turturro won't allow Watson to pass to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Watson controlling the action here.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watson pulls his head out easily.
Watson seems to be working for a kimura but Turturro defends the submission attempt.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turturro defends it well.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Watson passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Watson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turturro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is looking to get back to full guard here but Watson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (19) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Watson takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Percy Watson retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Percy Watson 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:
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 Percy Watson (ranked 6552 p4p, 129 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 8567 p4p, 147 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silverio's choice of entrance music: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Carlos Silverio has the eye of the tiger 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Percy Watson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
Silverio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silverio tries to clinch up.
Silverio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Silverio breaks away and moves out of range.
Silverio wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.
Silverio 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.
Silverio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silverio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silverio wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Watson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silverio.
Silverio tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Watson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Silverio slaps away a takedown attempt from Watson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silverio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watson is looking to counter the offense by Silverio and move into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silverio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silverio tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Silverio tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Silverio tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Silverio manages to avoid the attempt.
Silverio pushes Watson up against the cage in a clinch.
Silverio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Watson gets control of Silverio's arms and successfully pulls guard. Watson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Watson 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.
Watson is working hard here to advance position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverio won't allow Watson to sweep him here.
Silverio postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silverio 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 Watson. Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (0) vs (3) Silverio
Watson stops Silverio from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Watson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Watson (0) vs (5) Silverio
Watson is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is looking to work his way around to Watson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Silverio jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Watson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silverio tries to advance to mount but can't.
Watson is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Watson regains half guard.
Silverio is controlling the pace.
Watson tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Watson won't allow it.
Watson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is thwarting Watson's attempts to control the position.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but Watson defending well.
Watson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Watson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silverio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Watson has Silverio pulled in close to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Watson has locked up a guillotine! Watson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Silverio is holding on here and Watson must be using up a lot of energy. Silverio has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Watson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Percy Watson!
Percy Watson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Percy Watson, 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:
LACC Tourney Round 3
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 6636 p4p, 165 weight class) and Percy Watson (ranked 6491 p4p, 162 weight class). Percy Watson 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Percy Watson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puto looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Watson
Watson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puto is one step ahead there.
Puto passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Watson
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watson keeps working.
Watson prevents Puto from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Watson's face as Puto controls the position.
Watson is not content to let Puto control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson stops Puto from passing to mount.
Watson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Puto (7) vs (0) Watson
Puto fails to move to back control.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Watson is looking to escape.
Watson is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Puto (10) vs (0) Watson
Puto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Puto has good solid back control here.
Watson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Puto gets his way!
Watson prevents Puto from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson showing good submission defense here.
Watson is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto wants to control the position but Watson frees himself and scrambles - Puto manages to regain control in side control.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watson keeps working.
Watson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Puto wants to take a breather but Watson is having none of it.
Puto wants to advance to full mount but Watson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Watson is trying to keep Puto in close.
Watson 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.
Puto looking to pass the guard.
Puto is working hard here to advance position.
Puto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto is pushing down on Watson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Watson is fighting to maintain full guard but Puto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Puto trying to pass the guard but Watson defending well.
Puto is looking to pass Watson's guard but actually Watson recovers to full guard.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Watson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Puto paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Watson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Percy Watson! |
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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 Mike Dagger (ranked 6946 p4p, 228 weight class) and Percy Watson (ranked 6398 p4p, 109 weight class). Percy Watson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 0 losses; Mike Dagger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Percy Watson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dagger clinches with his opponent.
Watson is trying to pull guard but Dagger has him pressed against the cage.
Watson pulls guard effortlessly.
Dagger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Watson's guard.
Dagger is looking to advance position but Watson won't allow it.
Dagger working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Watson's thigh. Watson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson looking for subs off his back but Dagger has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dagger is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dagger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Watson sees it coming and defends easily.
Dagger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dagger could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Watson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dagger.
Watson moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagger looking to sit in guard and control but Watson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dagger (0) vs (2) Watson
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dagger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dagger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dagger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Watson 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 Dagger. Score +3 for passing guard: Dagger (0) vs (5) Watson
Dagger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson is pressing down on Dagger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dagger is holding on for now.
Dagger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Watson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dagger wants to get back to full guard.
Dagger is not content to let Watson control the position.
Watson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dagger (0) vs (8) Watson
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagger tries to control Watson's body but Watson pushes him off. Dagger squirms to his side and now Watson has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dagger (0) vs (11) Watson
Dagger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watson on the ground.
Dagger fending off the submission attempt from Watson.
Dagger tries to escape but Watson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Watson doesn't have the hooks in and Dagger manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dagger (2) vs (11) Watson
Dagger looking to pass the guard.
Dagger passes into half guard.
Dagger seems to be looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to roll over but Dagger keeps him under control.
Dagger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Watson defends it well.
Watson wants to control but Dagger is keeping busy.
Dagger is trying to work for a kimura but Watson is defending well.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.
Dagger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Watson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dagger (2) vs (13) Watson
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dagger keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Dagger is looking for a triangle here but Watson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dagger (2) vs (16) Watson
Watson is trying to get an arm triangle but Dagger is defending well.
Dagger tries to control but Watson manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dagger (2) vs (19) Watson
Watson is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Dagger with him. Dagger is trying to defend but Watson has an arm under the chin now! Dagger grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Percy Watson! |
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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 Percy Watson (ranked 6333 p4p, 95 weight class) and Retsu Kaioh (ranked 6662 p4p, 229 weight class). Kaioh has chosen Crush 40 - What I'm Made Of as his entrance music. 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Percy Watson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Retsu Kaioh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kaioh tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
As Kaioh tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kaioh manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaioh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaioh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaioh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watson is looking to counter the offense by Kaioh and move into the clinch.
Watson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kaioh's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Watson (2) vs (0) Kaioh
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaioh is retaining full guard.
Kaioh is looking for a triangle here but Watson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Watson (5) vs (0) Kaioh
Kaioh tries to bench press Watson off him but Watson keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Watson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaioh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaioh is trying to improve his position.
Kaioh looks to move to half guard but instead Watson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Watson (7) vs (0) Kaioh
Kaioh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Watson avoids the attempt from Kaioh to control.
Kaioh is looking to get to half guard.
Kaioh tries to improve his position but Watson has taken his back! Watson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kaioh tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Watson pushes Kaioh away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Percy Watson! |
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