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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vica Kaesa (ranked 6611 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fart Minarsich (ranked 24785 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Fart Minarsich enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vica Kaesa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fart Minarsich!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Minarsich takes the fight into the clinch.
Minarsich gets control of Kaesa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Minarsich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Minarsich wants to sweep here but Kaesa controlling him for the moment.
Kaesa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Minarsich dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaesa (0) vs (2) Minarsich
Minarsich 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.
Kaesa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaesa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minarsich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minarsich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaesa is trying to keep Minarsich in close.
Kaesa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kaesa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minarsich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaesa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaesa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaesa keeping moving, preventing Minarsich from controlling successfully.
Kaesa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minarsich is aware though and is defending well.
Kaesa being controlled here, momentarily.
Kaesa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaesa keeping moving, preventing Minarsich from controlling successfully.
Minarsich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Minarsich trying to control but Kaesa is working from the bottom.
Kaesa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Minarsich trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaesa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaesa working for a triangle but Minarsich defends it easily.
Minarsich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Minarsich has eaten all the pies!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Minarsich trying to control but Kaesa is working from the bottom.
Minarsich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Minarsich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Minarsich 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minarsich postures up.
Minarsich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Minarsich is continuing to stall.
Kaesa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minarsich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minarsich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kaesa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minarsich manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaesa (2) vs (2) Minarsich
Minarsich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minarsich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaesa defends it easily.
Kaesa content to stall in guard here.
Kaesa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaesa trying to control the position from guard on top but Minarsich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minarsich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Minarsich trying to control the position here.
Kaesa trying to control but Minarsich is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kaesa stopping the sweep attempt from Minarsich.
Kaesa content to stall in guard here.
Minarsich is trying to control the position but Kaesa postures up.
Minarsich keeping moving, preventing Kaesa from controlling successfully.
Minarsich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kaesa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Minarsich looking to control.
Kaesa preventing the sweep.
Minarsich is trying to keep Kaesa in close.
Kaesa trying to control but Minarsich is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Minarsich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaesa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaesa (2) vs (4) Minarsich
Minarsich slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Minarsich trying to control but Kaesa is working from the bottom.
Minarsich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minarsich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Minarsich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minarsich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kaesa looking for a guillotine here but Minarsich defends easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaesa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Minarsich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Minarsich trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaesa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaesa working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Minarsich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kaesa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minarsich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaesa keeping moving, preventing Minarsich from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minarsich wins on points by 4 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Kaesa wants to clinch up but Mooney keeps it at a distance.
Mooney throws a sloppy head kick and Kaesa moves out of range easily.
Kaesa digs a good hook to Mooney's body.
#TD2#
Kaesa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mooney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaesa is in Mooney's guard.#SUB#
Mooney looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaesa trying to control but Mooney is working from the bottom.
Kaesa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kaesa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mooney has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaesa has managed to get both his arms back between Mooney's legs - danger averted.
Kaesa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Mooney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaesa is aware though and is defending well.
Mooney might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Kaesa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mooney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaesa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mooney wants to stand and escape but Kaesa is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kaesa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mooney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaesa is in Mooney's guard.#ES#
Mooney wriggles free and stands up.
Vica Kaesa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kaesa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mooney to the ground. Kaesa is now in Mooney's guard.
Kaesa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kaesa with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2##SUB#
Mooney looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaesa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mooney works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Mooney looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaesa stays in close to Mooney's body and controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Mooney looking for a guillotine here but Kaesa defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaesa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mooney is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Kaesa postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaesa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kaesa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mooney really is a fat lump.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mooney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaesa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Kaesa looking to score a takedown here. Mooney is defending well but Kaesa drives through and ends up in Mooney's guard.
Mooney is trying to control the position but Kaesa postures up. #SUB#
Mooney looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kaesa passes into side control.
Kaesa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kaesa is looking to take a break and control but Mooney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mooney is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kaesa is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vica Kaesa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaesa. #SUB2#
Kaesa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mooney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kaesa tries to advance to mount but Mooney denies him.
Mooney can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kaesa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mooney has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Kaesa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mooney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaesa has control of an arm but Mooney manages to advance to Kaesa's back!
Mooney controlling well, preventing Kaesa from escaping the position.
Kaesa just trying to survive but Mooney is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mooney has good solid back control here.
Mooney struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T2#
Mooney biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mooney has the hooks in. Kaesa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mooney is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kaesa trying to control the hands but Mooney won't let him. #T3#
Kaesa wants to escape the position.
Kaesa trying to control the action but Mooney just sinks the hooks in. #ES2#
Kaesa is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #TD2#
Kaesa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mooney on his heels. He'll look to pass Mooney's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Mooney is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kaesa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Kaesa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mooney up against the cage.
Mooney throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Mooney breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Kaesa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mooney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaesa is in Mooney's guard.#ES#
Mooney is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kaesa is breathing heavily.
Mooney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Kaesa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kaesa manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Mooney sneaks out the side door and pushes Kaesa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Kaesa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mooney sprawls well initially but Kaesa persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Mooney has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kaesa is on him like a limpet, forcing Mooney back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Mooney dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mooney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mooney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Kaesa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Mooney makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Kaesa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mooney's guard.#ES#
Mooney manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mooney shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaesa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mooney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Mooney. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kaesa shoots in and bounces Mooney off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Mooney kicks Kaesa off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Kaesa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mooney quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Mooney manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kaesa is looking to clinch. #TD#
Mooney scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kaesa bucks up and tries to throw Mooney off but instead Mooney has got his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaesa wants to control his opponent's hands but Mooney gets his hands free.
Good control from Mooney.#T2#
Mooney avoiding Kaesa 's attempts to control his hands.
Kaesa covering up well and avoiding damage.
#SUB#
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#SUB#
Vica Kaesa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#SUB#
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Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of . Franklin Mooney!
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