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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 31, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Angus MacIver (ranked 7529 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Sendou (ranked 7348 p4p, 0 weight class). Sendou has chosen Skillet - Feel Invincible as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Angus MacIver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Takeshi Sendou!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacIver closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sendou circles away.
Sendou is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
MacIver tries to clinch there but Sendou circles away.
Sendou tries to counter with a clinch but MacIver shakes him off and moves away.
MacIver shoots in but no luck this time.
Sendou circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacIver shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacIver (2) vs (0) Sendou
Sendou gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sendou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacIver puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacIver is keen to just control but Sendou is a slippery customer.
Sendou wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sendou is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sendou is trying is best to control the position here.
Sendou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sendou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacIver trying to control the position from guard on top but Sendou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacIver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sendou is keeping the position for now.
MacIver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacIver trying to control but Sendou is working from the bottom.
Sendou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacIver stays in close to Sendou's body and controls the position.
MacIver wants to control from the top but Sendou keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacIver thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sendou pulls MacIver in close to prevent any damage.
Sendou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacIver defends it easily.
Sendou trying to control the position.
MacIver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sendou trying to keep a closed guard but MacIver is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacIver thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sendou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sendou wants to sweep here but MacIver controlling him for the moment.
Sendou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacIver manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacIver (2) vs (2) Sendou
Sendou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sendou advances to half guard.
Sendou trying to control from half guard but MacIver is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sendou is thwarting MacIver's attempts to control the position.
Sendou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacIver is trying to get back to full guard.
Sendou is thwarting MacIver's attempts to control the position.
Sendou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sendou passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacIver (2) vs (5) Sendou
Sendou moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: MacIver (2) vs (8) Sendou
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sendou's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sendou has the hooks in. MacIver is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sendou is not going to allow MacIver to sit and survive in this position.
Sendou is trying to stick to MacIver's back but MacIver is turning into Sendou. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sendou's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacIver. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacIver (4) vs (8) Sendou
Sendou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacIver (4) vs (10) Sendou
Sendou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: MacIver (4) vs (13) Sendou
Sendou wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacIver keeps working.
Sendou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacIver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sendou tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
MacIver is trying to get back to half guard.
Sendou happy to just control the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacIver wants to control but Sendou postures up.
Sendou is looking to take a break and control but MacIver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sendou passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MacIver! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacIver (4) vs (15) Sendou
MacIver is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacIver is working hard here to advance position.
MacIver defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sendou.
MacIver is desperately trying to improve his position but Sendou has a good base and remains in mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sendou forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: MacIver (4) vs (18) Sendou
MacIver is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacIver is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sendou.
MacIver manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sendou's guard. Nice work there by MacIver.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacIver (6) vs (18) Sendou
Sendou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacIver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sendou trying to keep a closed guard but MacIver is proving a slippery customer.
Sendou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacIver is aware though and is defending well.
Sendou working a defensive guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sendou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacIver forces his way into half guard.
Sendou trying to control from the bottom.
Sendou is looking to improve his position.
Sendou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sendou.
MacIver trying to control the position from guard on top but Sendou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacIver is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacIver stopping the sweep attempt from Sendou.
MacIver trying to control the position from guard on top but Sendou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sendou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacIver (6) vs (20) Sendou
MacIver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sendou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sendou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sendou is pushing down on MacIver's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacIver is fighting to maintain full guard but Sendou has managed to sneak the leg through.
MacIver moves into full guard.
Sendou being controlled here momentarily.
Sendou passes MacIver's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
MacIver wants to control but Sendou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sendou tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacIver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sendou is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and MacIver reverses the position - he's now on top in Sendou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacIver (8) vs (20) Sendou
Sendou is trying to keep MacIver in close.
MacIver stopping the sweep attempt from Sendou.
Sendou trying to control the position.
MacIver wants to control from the top but Sendou keeps moving.
MacIver preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sendou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacIver's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacIver (8) vs (22) Sendou
Sendou slips nicely into half guard.
Sendou wants to pass to mount but MacIver is defending the position.
MacIver is staying active underneath Sendou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacIver is looking to control Sendou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacIver avoid being mounted?
MacIver wants to improve his position but Sendou is controlling well.
MacIver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sendou moves into full mount! MacIver won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: MacIver (8) vs (25) Sendou
MacIver defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sendou.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sendou wants to take MacIver's back but he can't do it this time.
Sendou trying to control but MacIver is having none of it.
MacIver is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sendou wants to take MacIver's back but he can't do it this time.
MacIver can't escape the position.
Sendou wants to control the pace but MacIver is squirming around nicely.
Sendou fails to take his opponent's back.
MacIver is desperately trying to improve his position but Sendou has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MacIver tries to hold on but Sendou postures up.
Sendou looking to control but MacIver is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sendou forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: MacIver (8) vs (28) Sendou
Sendou tries to get the hooks in deep but MacIver pushed the leg off.
MacIver trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sendou working for the choke.
Sendou keeps control of the position as MacIver tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sendou looking to break MacIver's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MacIver remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sendou will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sendou trying to control momentarily.
Sendou slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
MacIver preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sendou.
Sendou is not going to allow MacIver to sit and survive in this position.
MacIver staying busy and making it hard for Sendou to control.
MacIver manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sendou's guard. Nice work there by MacIver.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacIver (10) vs (28) Sendou
Sendou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacIver's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacIver (10) vs (30) Sendou
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sendou slips nicely into half guard.
MacIver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacIver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sendou wins on points by 30 to 10.
Takeshi Sendou is the new bantamweight champion!
Takeshi Sendou bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Petr Kotrc (ranked 21409 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus MacIver (ranked 7494 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Angus MacIver enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Petr Kotrc! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Angus MacIver!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kotrc closes the distance and clinches.
MacIver decides to pull guard.
Kotrc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kotrc has gone for a leg lock! MacIver slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kotrc's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kotrc (0) vs (2) MacIver
Kotrc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacIver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacIver wants to pass the guard but Kotrc is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacIver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kotrc is trying to hold MacIver in close to prevent damage but MacIver has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacIver wants to pass the guard but Kotrc is defending well.
Kotrc is staying active underneath MacIver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacIver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacIver 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.
Kotrc is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacIver trying to mount his opponent but Kotrc defends it.
Kotrc tries to roll over but MacIver keeps him under control.
MacIver controlling the pace.
Kotrc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacIver pulls his head out easily.
Kotrc trying to control but MacIver postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc wants to get back to full guard.
MacIver is controlling the pace.
MacIver moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kotrc (0) vs (5) MacIver
Kotrc is trying to escape the position but MacIver is controlling the position.
MacIver wants to control but Kotrc is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacIver 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 Kotrc's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kotrc can't do much from the bottom here.
Kotrc tries to improve position but can't.
MacIver moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kotrc (0) vs (7) MacIver
MacIver is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kotrc to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kotrc shrugs it off.
Kotrc tries to hold on but MacIver postures up.
MacIver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc wants to control but MacIver is having none of it.
MacIver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kotrc tries to hold on but MacIver pushes him away.
MacIver content just to control the position here.
Kotrc tries to lock up and control but MacIver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacIver is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kotrc is surviving well by controlling MacIver's body position as best he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacIver takes Kotrc's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kotrc (0) vs (10) MacIver
MacIver is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kotrc knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kotrc for a finish.
Kotrc trying to control but not successfully.
Kotrc is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacIver is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacIver is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kotrc defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
MacIver is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kotrc is defending well though. MacIver let's go of the attempt for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
MacIver trying to control momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
MacIver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
MacIver looking for the choke from the back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc can't escape the position.
MacIver trying to control.
MacIver has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kotrc has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kotrc is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kotrc trying to control but not successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc 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 MacIver gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Kotrc's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacIver slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
MacIver not allowing Kotrc to control his hands.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Kotrc right now.
It looks like MacIver might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kotrc prevents MacIver from getting a body triangle.
MacIver working for the choke.
I would not like to be Kotrc right now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacIver is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kotrc knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kotrc for a finish.
MacIver has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kotrc has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
MacIver gets his hands free as Kotrc looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacIver controlling the positon.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MacIver working for a choke but Kotrc is defending well.
Kotrc staying busy and making it hard for MacIver to control.
MacIver patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
MacIver is not going to allow Kotrc to sit and survive in this position.
MacIver trying to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacIver controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotrc is trying to break free.
MacIver has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kotrc has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
MacIver gets his hands free as Kotrc looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kotrc defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacIver wins on points by 10 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Angus MacIver (ranked 7467 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Jimenez (ranked 6013 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimenez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rodrigo Amarante - Tuyo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Angus MacIver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Diego Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacIver tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacIver tries to pull guard but Jimenez won't allow it.
MacIver gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacIver (2) vs (0) Jimenez
MacIver is pushing down on Jimenez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jimenez is fighting to maintain full guard but MacIver has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jimenez actively working from the bottom here.
MacIver with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacIver wants to pass to mount but Jimenez is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacIver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jimenez keeps working.
MacIver slows the pace down in half guard.
Jimenez gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jimenez is trying to keep MacIver in close.
MacIver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacIver is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jimenez looking for a guillotine here but MacIver defends easily.
MacIver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacIver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jimenez is looking for a triangle here but MacIver uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacIver (5) vs (0) Jimenez
Jimenez is looking for a sweep.
MacIver working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacIver wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jimenez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jimenez is looking for a sweep. MacIver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jimenez looking for submissions off his back.
MacIver is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jimenez! Score +3 for passing guard: MacIver (8) vs (0) Jimenez
MacIver trying to control but Jimenez is having none of it.
Jimenez is desperately trying to improve his position but MacIver has a good base and remains in mount.
MacIver wants to control the pace but Jimenez is squirming around nicely.
Jimenez tries to reverse the position but MacIver maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacIver wants to control the pace but Jimenez is squirming around nicely.
Jimenez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jimenez tries to hold on but MacIver postures up.
MacIver is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jimenez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacIver is working for a guillotine from mount but Jimenez frees his head quite easily.
Jimenez reaches up to try and control the position but MacIver seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jimenez rolls and tries to escape and now MacIver has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: MacIver (11) vs (0) Jimenez
MacIver is persistently looking for the submission but Jimenez is defending it well.
Jimenez is in bad spot here.
Jimenez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jimenez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacIver pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacIver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if MacIver 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.
Jimenez gets full guard.
Jimenez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacIver wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacIver showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jimenez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacIver wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving.
Jimenez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacIver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacIver drops back looking for a leg! Jimenez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jimenez manages to kick MacIver off! MacIver jumps back into Jimenez's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez looking for subs off his back but MacIver has passed one foot through into half guard.
MacIver is looking to take a break and control but Jimenez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jimenez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jimenez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jimenez actively working from the bottom here.
Jimenez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacIver is working away from the top position though.
MacIver trying to control the action but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez won't allow MacIver to pass to mount.
Jimenez regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacIver passes Jimenez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jimenez actively working from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
MacIver works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacIver (14) vs (0) Jimenez
Jimenez regains half guard.
Jimenez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacIver is looking for a kimura but Jimenez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacIver to get the leverage.
Jimenez is trying to maintain the position but MacIver is very close to passing his half guard.
Jimenez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacIver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jimenez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacIver content to control rather than advance.
MacIver is working for a kimura but Jimenez is defending it quite comfortably.
Jimenez actively working from the bottom here.
MacIver is thwarting Jimenez's attempts to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacIver is trying to control the action in half guard but Jimenez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jimenez tries to get to full guard but MacIver has control of the leg.
MacIver is looking for a kimura here.
Jimenez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jimenez working for a triangle but MacIver defends it easily.
MacIver advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacIver (17) vs (0) Jimenez
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MacIver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jimenez keeps working.
Jimenez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jimenez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
MacIver takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jimenez wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is still trying to improve position.
MacIver trying to control the pace.
MacIver is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jimenez has managed to free his arm - good work.
MacIver with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jimenez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jimenez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacIver pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacIver takes the fight on points by 17 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Angus MacIver (ranked 7231 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karekin Sahak (ranked 4732 p4p, 197 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Angus MacIver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Karekin Sahak!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sahak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacIver looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sahak! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacIver (4) vs (0) Sahak
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sahak stops MacIver from passing to mount.
MacIver takes a little break here. Sahak wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacIver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by MacIver.
Sahak prevents MacIver from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacIver swings around for an armbar but Sahak sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into MacIver's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacIver (4) vs (2) Sahak
Sahak got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacIver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sahak has managed to get both his arms back between MacIver's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahak being controlled here momentarily.
MacIver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacIver working for a triangle but Sahak defends it easily.
MacIver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacIver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sahak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacIver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sahak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sahak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sahak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacIver is pulling down on Sahak's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sahak got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacIver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sahak has managed to get both his arms back between MacIver's legs - danger averted.
MacIver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacIver is controlling Sahak's posture.
MacIver's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
MacIver keeping moving, preventing Sahak from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sahak got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacIver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sahak has managed to get both his arms back between MacIver's legs - danger averted.
MacIver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacIver is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacIver (6) vs (2) Sahak
MacIver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacIver continues to hold on tight.
MacIver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sahak is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sahak working a defensive guard but MacIver passes into half guard.
MacIver prevents Sahak from improving his position.
Well, if MacIver 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.
MacIver frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacIver (9) vs (2) Sahak
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sahak defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from MacIver.
MacIver jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sahak manages to avoid the submission attempt.
MacIver is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sahak will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
MacIver tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacIver has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacIver 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 Sahak's shoulder. That is not cool.
MacIver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sahak is trying to escape the position but MacIver is controlling the position.
Further stalling from MacIver.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacIver seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sahak for as long as he can get away with.
MacIver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sahak's face as MacIver controls the position.
MacIver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sahak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sahak is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
MacIver takes a little break here. Sahak wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
MacIver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sahak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MacIver staying calm.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacIver is trying to get an arm triangle but Sahak is defending well.
Sahak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacIver seems to be working for a kimura but Sahak defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacIver takes the fight on points by 9 to 2. |
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