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TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen and Mophaf Bungradidoa. Nielsen comes to the cage accompanied by Wardruna - Fehu. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mophaf Bungradidoa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nielsen gets tackled into the cage by Bungradidoa. Bungradidoa maintains the clinch.
Nielsen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bungradidoa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bungradidoa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sven Kristian Nielsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mophaf Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nielsen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bungradidoa clinches.
Nielsen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bungradidoa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nielsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bungradidoa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bungradidoa prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa is trying to trip Nielsen. He has hold of a leg but Nielsen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bungradidoa persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (0) vs (2) Bungradidoa
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bungradidoa is one step ahead there.
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bungradidoa defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nielsen pulls Bungradidoa in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bungradidoa controlling from the top position.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa passes into half guard.
Bungradidoa stalling.
Nielsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bungradidoa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bungradidoa is thwarting Nielsen's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bungradidoa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nielsen! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (5) Bungradidoa
Nielsen tries to hold on but Bungradidoa pushes him away.
Bungradidoa trying to control but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen is trying to escape the mount.
Bungradidoa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bungradidoa trying to control but Nielsen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nielsen is working to get back to half guard.
Bungradidoa controlling his opponent.
Nielsen wants to hold on but Bungradidoa pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen working to try and regain half guard.
Bungradidoa content just to control the position here.
Nielsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bungradidoa controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to hold on but Bungradidoa pushes him away.
Bungradidoa controlling his opponent.
Bungradidoa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nielsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bungradidoa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa controlling from mount.
Nielsen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nielsen tries to lock up and control but Bungradidoa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bungradidoa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nielsen tries to lock up and control but Bungradidoa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa controlling from mount.
Nielsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bungradidoa controlling the pace for now.
Nielsen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (5) Bungradidoa
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bungradidoa is retaining full guard.
Nielsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (5) Bungradidoa
Nielsen trying to control the position but Bungradidoa is working away.
You can see the frustration on Bungradidoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
What's Bungradidoa going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Bungradidoa is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Bungradidoa is trying to get back to half guard.
Nielsen tries to move to mount but Bungradidoa blocks the move with his legs.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Bungradidoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bungradidoa wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
Bungradidoa tries to bench press Nielsen off him but Nielsen keeps the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
Bungradidoa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen tries for a kimura but Bungradidoa is defending well.
Nielsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bungradidoa is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bungradidoa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nielsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bungradidoa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bungradidoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nielsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Bungradidoa is defending well.
Bungradidoa is looking for a sweep.
Bungradidoa prevents Nielsen from moving into mount.
Bungradidoa keeps Nielsen under control for a moment.
Nielsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Bungradidoa is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Bungradidoa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bungradidoa tries to buck Nielsen off but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Bungradidoa is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bungradidoa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Bungradidoa is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nielsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nielsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Bungradidoa is defending well.
Bungradidoa is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Nielsen working away.
Bungradidoa holds on to Nielsen's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bungradidoa struggling a bit here.
Bungradidoa is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen tries for a kimura but Bungradidoa is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nielsen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bungradidoa's legs.
Bungradidoa can't do much from the bottom here.
Bungradidoa tries to bench press Nielsen off him but Nielsen keeps the position.
Bungradidoa is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bungradidoa has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Nielsen gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Nielsen takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ashy Larry and Leonard Washington. Larry comes into the arena with Hot N*gga BL3R Remix blaring out of the sound system. Washington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snuffed Out by Streetlife kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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; Ashy Larry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Washington drives through and clinches with Larry against the cage.
Larry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.
Larry wants a takedown but no success here.
Larry wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashy Larry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Larry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Larry wants a takedown but no success here.
Larry wants a takedown.
Washington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Larry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Larry can't get the takedown.
Washington pulls guard effortlessly.
Larry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larry 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.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Larry from controlling successfully.
Washington looking to control.
Washington has control of Larry's left arm, preventing Larry from doing any damage.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washington pulls Larry in close to prevent any damage.
Washington working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larry stays in close to Washington's body and controls the position.
Washington controlling Larry's posture.
Larry preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Washington is controlling Larry's posture.
Washington controls Larry momentarily but Larry frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larry stays in close to Washington's body and controls the position.
Washington has Larry pulled in close to control his posture.
Washington is trying to keep Larry in close.
Washington is pulling down on Larry's head. It's preventing any offense from Larry, at least for the moment.
Washington is trying to keep Larry in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Washington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Larry postures up.
Washington is pulling down on Larry's head. It's preventing any offense from Larry, at least for the moment.
Washington 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.
Larry trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Larry 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Larry trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington is controlling Larry's posture.
Washington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larry (0) vs (2) Washington
Washington drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larry! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Larry (4) vs (2) Washington
Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larry controlling the position from side mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking for a sweep.
Larry just content to control the position.
Washington is looking for a sweep.
Washington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Washington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larry (4) vs (4) Washington
Larry wants to get back to full guard.
Washington seems to be working for a kimura but Larry defends the submission attempt.
Larry wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Washington moves into full mount! Larry won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Larry (4) vs (7) Washington
Larry is squirming around, avoiding Washington's attempts to control the action.
Washington goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Larry turns into him and now he's in Washington's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larry (6) vs (7) Washington
Washington controls Larry momentarily but Larry frees himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to sweep here but Larry controlling him for the moment.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington is adopting a defensive guard.
Washington is continuing to stall.
Washington controls Larry momentarily but Larry frees himself.
Larry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Larry stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Larry trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington wants to sweep here but Larry controlling him for the moment.
Washington has Larry pulled in close to control his posture.
Larry is stalling in the full guard.
Larry stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Larry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Larry from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Washington holds on and takes a little breather.
Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Larry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Washington wants to sweep here but Larry controlling him for the moment.
Larry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Washington working a defensive guard here.
Larry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Washington looking to control.
Larry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Washington wants to sweep here but Larry controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Larry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Washington holds on and takes a little breather.
Larry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Washington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Larry content to stall in guard here.
Larry wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Washington looking to control.
Larry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Washington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Larry wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Larry controlling from the top position.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Larry 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.
Washington working a defensive guard here.
Larry content to stall in guard here.
Washington managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larry postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Washington wins on points by 7 to 6.
After the big win, Leonard Washington made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BeastMode and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Ashy Larry stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna give thanks to my manager Matt, my sponsors; Instinct and Machiavelli. Congrats to my opponent for bringing his A-game tonight. Much respect'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Del Rosario and Pedro Aristides Leopoldo. Leopoldo has chosen Carmina Burana - Carl Orff as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Shane Del Rosario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leopoldo tries to clinch up.
Del Rosario circles away from the clinch attempt.
Del Rosario moves into the clinch.
Del Rosario is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leopoldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leopoldo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Del Rosario regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Del Rosario (0) vs (2) Leopoldo
Leopoldo has gone for a leg lock! Del Rosario slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leopoldo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (2) vs (2) Leopoldo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leopoldo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Del Rosario has picked Leopoldo up and slammed him! Leopoldo can't keep hold of the triangle and Del Rosario manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (5) vs (2) Leopoldo
Leopoldo is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo being controlled for a moment.
Leopoldo is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Del Rosario's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Del Rosario looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopoldo with the active half guard here but Del Rosario passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (8) vs (2) Leopoldo
Leopoldo is looking to reverse the position.
Del Rosario 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 Leopoldo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Leopoldo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Leopoldo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is looking to improve his position.
Leopoldo actively working from the bottom here.
Leopoldo gets back to full guard.
Del Rosario passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (11) vs (2) Leopoldo
Leopoldo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Del Rosario wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leopoldo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leopoldo is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario taking a breather here.
Leopoldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Del Rosario controls the position from side control.
Leopoldo is looking to regain half guard here but Del Rosario keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Del Rosario stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Del Rosario's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Leopoldo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Del Rosario escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Del Rosario! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (14) vs (2) Leopoldo
Leopoldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Del Rosario taking a breather here.
Leopoldo is looking to regain half guard here but Del Rosario keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Leopoldo tries to bench press Del Rosario off him but Del Rosario keeps the position.
Leopoldo sneaks back into half guard.
Leopoldo is trying to get back to full guard.
Del Rosario passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Leopoldo! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (17) vs (2) Leopoldo
Leopoldo can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario content just to control the position here.
Leopoldo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Del Rosario tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leopoldo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Del Rosario controlling the pace for now.
Leopoldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leopoldo gets back to half guard.
Del Rosario keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Leopoldo gets back to full guard.
Leopoldo working for submissions but it's allowed Del Rosario to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Leopoldo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leopoldo.
Leopoldo working for a triangle but Del Rosario defends it easily.
Leopoldo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Del Rosario escapes and throws Leopoldo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (20) vs (2) Leopoldo
Del Rosario taking a breather here.
Leopoldo is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is staying tight to Leopoldo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Leopoldo is looking to regain half guard here but Del Rosario keeps moving and retains side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Del Rosario is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Del Rosario prevents Leopoldo from improving his position.
Del Rosario moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Leopoldo. Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (23) vs (2) Leopoldo
Del Rosario content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is looking for a sweep.
Del Rosario takes a little break here. Leopoldo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Leopoldo tries to improve position but can't.
Del Rosario staying calm.
Leopoldo is not content to let Del Rosario control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is trying to escape the position but Del Rosario is controlling the position.
Leopoldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leopoldo keeps trying to improve his position.
Del Rosario content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Leopoldo is looking for a sweep.
Del Rosario in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leopoldo trying to remain calm as Del Rosario controls from the top position.
Leopoldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Del Rosario trying to control the position but Leopoldo is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is looking to regain half guard here but Del Rosario keeps moving and retains side control.
Del Rosario controls the position from side control.
Leopoldo is looking to reverse the position.
Leopoldo is trying to escape the position but Del Rosario is controlling the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (23) vs (4) Leopoldo
Del Rosario is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Del Rosario tries to get to full guard but Leopoldo has control of the leg.
Leopoldo is trying to work for a kimura but Del Rosario is defending well.
Leopoldo wants to work for an arm triangle but Del Rosario is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Del Rosario regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leopoldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Rosario is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Rosario takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
A very excited looking Shane Del Rosario 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyson Tyco and Ryo Theyer. 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 1 losses; Tyson Tyco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ryo Theyer!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tyco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tyco (2) vs (0) Theyer
Tyco is looking for a kimura but Theyer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tyco to get the leverage.
Tyco controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theyer is looking to control Tyco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Theyer avoid being mounted?
Tyco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tyco in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theyer is pressing down on Tyco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Theyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Theyer pulls Tyco in close to prevent any damage.
Theyer looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theyer has his hands on Tyco's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyco is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyco'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.
Tyco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Theyer for as long as he can get away with.
Theyer keeping full guard, as Tyco tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theyer seems keen to control Tyco's posture.
Tyco controlling from the top position.
Tyco passes into half guard.
Theyer is trying to maintain the position but Tyco is very close to passing his half guard.
Theyer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tyco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Theyer wants to control but Tyco is keeping busy.
Tyco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Theyer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tyco wants to pass the guard but Theyer is keeping the position.
Theyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyco trying to control the position from guard on top but Theyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tyco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Theyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Theyer keeping moving, preventing Tyco from controlling successfully.
Tyco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tyco looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tyco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Theyer is trying to keep Tyco in close.
Tyco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tyco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Theyer looking to control.
Tyco tries to free his leg and advance position but Theyer is retaining full guard.
Tyco passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tyco in particular looking to stall.
Theyer is trying to maintain the position but Tyco is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tyco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tyco is working for a submission of some sort.
Tyco controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Theyer is looking to control Tyco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Theyer avoid being mounted?
Theyer tries to roll over but Tyco keeps him under control.
Theyer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tyco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Theyer is refusing to be controlled, as Tyco sits in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Tyco 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.
Theyer wants to control but Tyco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tyco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Theyer trying to control from the bottom.
Tyco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tyco is trying to work for a kimura but Theyer is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Theyer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyco is working away from the top position though.
Tyco is controlling the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tyco.
Theyer is looking for a sweep. Tyco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tyco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tyco is trying to control the action in half guard but Theyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tyco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Theyer is just riding it out for now. Tyco eventually gives up the hold.
Tyco controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyco takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
A relieved looking Tyson Tyco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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