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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Josh Miller and Lin Shui. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Josh Miller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Shui drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller tries for a takedown but Shui manages to get underhooks.
Miller wants a takedown.
Miller is trying to trip Shui. He has hold of a leg but Shui is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miller persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miller (2) vs (0) Shui
Shui lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miller (2) vs (2) Shui
Shui passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
Shui seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miller (4) vs (2) Shui
Shui keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Shui is trying to keep Miller in close.
Shui is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shui looking to control.
Shui has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miller 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 Shui. Score +3 for passing guard: Miller (7) vs (2) Shui
Shui manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shui trying to control here.
Shui tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is stalling here. Shui is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Miller seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shui has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miller (7) vs (6) Shui
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller is not content to let Shui control the position.
Shui might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Shui postures up.
Miller is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Shui tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miller's legs.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shui goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shui but great work by Miller. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miller (11) vs (6) Shui
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shui struggling a bit here.
Miller has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shui! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miller (13) vs (6) Shui
Shui wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
Shui can't escape the position.
Miller is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shui is surviving well by controlling Miller's body position as best he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking to improve his position but Miller isn't that keen on the idea.
Miller tries to control but Shui wriggling away.
Shui reaches up to try and control the position but Miller seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Shui rolls and tries to escape and now Miller has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Miller (16) vs (6) Shui
Shui is keeping busy.
Miller just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Miller is hanging on to Shui's back as he tries to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking for the choke from the back position but Shui is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
Shui felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Miller has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Shui's body.
Miller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shui is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shui manages to reverse the position and now he's in Miller's guard. Nice work there by Shui.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miller (16) vs (8) Shui
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Shui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully.
Shui works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
Miller wants to control but Shui is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miller keeping hold of Shui's head, controlling as best he can.
Shui prevents Miller from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shui is working for a submission of some sort.
Shui controlling the action here.
Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shui is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miller has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miller (18) vs (8) Shui
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shui looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into half guard.
Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shui doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.
Shui tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shui actively working from the bottom here.
Shui is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miller in particular looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui wants to get back to full guard.
Shui works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shui managing to control the position.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Shui is defending well.
Shui is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Miller seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miller takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
Josh Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Lin Shui stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone knows my opponent here has a very bad habit of testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a 'No-Contest.''. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyoji Horiguchi and Segey Taranin. 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kyoji Horiguchi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horiguchi fails to land the takedown.
Horiguchi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taranin swivels and escapes.
Horiguchi misses with a takedown attempt - Taranin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Horiguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Taranin as Horiguchi shoots in.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horiguchi sprawls well. Horiguchi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taranin gets slowly back to his feet.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horiguchi as he jumps to the side.
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Horiguchi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Horiguchi (4) vs (0) Taranin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin is trying to work for a sweep but Horiguchi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Horiguchi (6) vs (0) Taranin
Taranin is controlling an arm, preventing Horiguchi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Horiguchi controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin tries to lock up and control but Horiguchi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taranin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Horiguchi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Taranin tries to hold on but Horiguchi postures up.
Horiguchi controlling from mount.
Taranin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Horiguchi trying to control the action but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Taranin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horiguchi is working away from the top position though.
Taranin is looking for a sweep. Horiguchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taranin gets back to full guard.
Horiguchi drops back looking for a leg! Taranin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taranin manages to kick Horiguchi off! Horiguchi jumps back into Taranin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi looking to pass the guard.
Horiguchi pushing down on Taranin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Horiguchi controlling the action here.
Taranin manages to get to full guard.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Horiguchi from controlling successfully.
Horiguchi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi stands and throws Taranin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (9) vs (0) Taranin
Horiguchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Horiguchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taranin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Taranin is looking to regain half guard here but Horiguchi keeps moving and retains side control.
Horiguchi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taranin, who protects the arm well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taranin keeps working.
Horiguchi staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin is trying to control Horiguchi's posture but Horiguchi avoids it.
Horiguchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taranin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Horiguchi wants to take a breather but Taranin is having none of it.
Horiguchi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (12) vs (0) Taranin
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi prevents Taranin from getting the reversal.
Taranin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Horiguchi (15) vs (0) Taranin
Horiguchi controlling well, preventing Taranin from escaping the position.
Horiguchi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Horiguchi controlling from the back.
Horiguchi has got his arm under Taranin's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Taranin has spun round into Horiguchi's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horiguchi (15) vs (2) Taranin
Taranin is looking to pass into half guard but Horiguchi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Horiguchi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horiguchi (17) vs (2) Taranin
Horiguchi stopping the sweep attempt from Taranin.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi advances to half guard.
Horiguchi is working for a kimura but Taranin is defending it quite comfortably.
Horiguchi prevents Taranin from improving his position.
Horiguchi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (20) vs (2) Taranin
Horiguchi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Horiguchi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Horiguchi trying to control the position but Taranin is working away.
Horiguchi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi is looking to take a break and control but Taranin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Taranin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taranin regains half guard.
Taranin is looking for a sweep. Horiguchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taranin is still trying to improve position.
Horiguchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taranin keeps working.
Horiguchi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taranin is just riding it out for now. Horiguchi eventually gives up the hold.
Taranin actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is looking to improve his position.
Taranin trying to hold on to Horiguchi's head to control him but Horiguchi postures up.
Taranin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Horiguchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to get back to full guard.
Taranin moves into full guard.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horiguchi 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.
Taranin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Horiguchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horiguchi stays in close to Taranin's body and controls the position.
Taranin looking to control.
Horiguchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taranin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horiguchi has managed to get both his arms back between Taranin's legs - danger averted.
Horiguchi forces his way into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (23) vs (2) Taranin
Horiguchi is staying tight to Taranin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Taranin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Horiguchi prevents Taranin from improving his position.
Taranin has his hands clasped together around Horiguchi's back. He's all about the action.
Horiguchi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Horiguchi (26) vs (2) Taranin
Taranin can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi wants to take Taranin's back here but Taranin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Horiguchi wants to control the pace but Taranin is squirming around nicely.
Horiguchi prevents Taranin from getting the reversal.
Taranin is trying to escape the mount but Horiguchi keeps good control and instead manages to take Taranin's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Horiguchi (29) vs (2) Taranin
Taranin rolls, trying to escape but Horiguchi keeps control of the position.
Taranin fending off the submission attempt from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi 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, Taranin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Horiguchi is breathing heavily.
Taranin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Taranin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Horiguchi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taranin is just riding it out for now. Horiguchi eventually gives up the hold.
Taranin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Horiguchi controls the pace.
Taranin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horiguchi takes the fight on points by 29 to 2.
After the fight, Kyoji Horiguchi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kaivo Huone and Manof TheDingos. Huone comes to the cage accompanied by RMB - Spring. Kaivo Huone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Kaivo Huone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Manof TheDingos!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
TheDingos moves into the clinch.
Huone pulls guard effortlessly.
TheDingos trying to control the position from guard on top but Huone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheDingos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
TheDingos trying to control the action but Huone is working from the bottom.
TheDingos controlling the action here.
TheDingos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Huone! Score +3 for passing guard: Huone (0) vs (3) TheDingos
Huone manages to control the position for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
TheDingos looking to control but Huone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheDingos wants to take his opponent's back but Huone doesn't allow it.
Huone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
TheDingos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
TheDingos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huone is looking to escape.
Huone wants to hold on but TheDingos pushes him away.
TheDingos wants to control the pace but Huone is squirming around nicely.
Huone tries to hold on but TheDingos pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
TheDingos wants to finish this one by submission but Huone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from TheDingos.
Huone working to try and regain half guard.
TheDingos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
TheDingos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Huone is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Huone and TheDingos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Huone stops TheDingos from passing to mount.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
TheDingos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
TheDingos advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Huone (0) vs (5) TheDingos
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huone is trying desperately to improve position.
TheDingos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
TheDingos controlling the position easily from mount.
Huone is controlling an arm, preventing TheDingos from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Huone sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
TheDingos stalling.
TheDingos is trying to work for a kimura but Huone is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Huone holds on and takes a little breather.
Huone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huone managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TheDingos looking to pass the guard.
TheDingos trying to control but Huone is working from the bottom.
Huone controlling TheDingos's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Huone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
TheDingos wants to pass the guard but Huone is keeping the position.
Huone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
TheDingos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
TheDingos postures up.
TheDingos tries to free his leg and advance position but Huone is retaining full guard.
TheDingos trying to control the position from guard on top but Huone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheDingos is looking to advance position but Huone has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huone (4) vs (5) TheDingos
TheDingos is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huone fails to advance to TheDingos's back.
TheDingos is looking to get to half guard.
Huone controlling the position easily from mount.
TheDingos tries to lock up and control but Huone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
TheDingos tries to reverse the position but Huone maintains control.
Huone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huone prevents TheDingos from getting the reversal.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos keeps trying to improve his position.
Huone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Huone is trying to take his opponent's back.
Huone avoids the attempt from TheDingos to control.
Huone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
TheDingos wants to control but Huone is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Huone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Huone controlling the pace for now.
TheDingos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
TheDingos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huone pulls his head out easily.
TheDingos trying to control from the bottom.
Huone controlling the action here.
TheDingos controlling the position well.
Huone trying to pass the guard but TheDingos defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Huone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
TheDingos is looking to improve his position.
TheDingos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Huone trying to control the pace.
Huone tries to pass the half guard into mount. TheDingos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Huone controlling the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos is trying to maintain the position but Huone is very close to passing his half guard.
Huone trying to pass the guard but TheDingos defending well.
TheDingos looking for submissions off his back.
TheDingos is looking for a sweep. Huone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
TheDingos is trying to maintain the position but Huone is very close to passing his half guard.
Huone content to control rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Huone prevents TheDingos from improving his position.
TheDingos is still trying to improve position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
TheDingos actively working from the bottom here.
Huone prevents TheDingos from improving his position.
Huone trying to pass the guard but TheDingos defending well.
Huone not doing much here.
Huone prevents TheDingos from improving his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Huone controlling the pace.
TheDingos is looking for a sweep. Huone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
TheDingos trying to control here.
Huone trying to control the pace.
TheDingos wants to control but Huone is keeping busy.
TheDingos is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Huone tries to pass the half guard into mount. TheDingos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Huone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Huone wants to free his trapped foot but TheDingos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
TheDingos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huone's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huone (4) vs (9) TheDingos
I really don't envy Huone right now.
Well, with TheDingos on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Huone is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Huone is having to fend off submission attempts from TheDingos, who is looking to sink in the choke. TheDingos doesn't have the hooks in though and Huone manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huone (6) vs (9) TheDingos
TheDingos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
TheDingos trying to control the position.
TheDingos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
TheDingos is trying to control the position but Huone postures up.
Huone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
TheDingos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
TheDingos wins on points by 9 to 6.
Manof TheDingos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hans Lankari and Sergio Diaz. Lankari comes into the arena with AC/DC - Thunderstruck blaring out of the sound system. Diaz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gasolina. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sergio Diaz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hans Lankari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sergio Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lankari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Lankari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lankari sprawls well. Lankari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lankari! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lankari (0) vs (4) Diaz
Lankari is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Diaz trying to control the action but Lankari is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lankari rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Lankari! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lankari (2) vs (4) Diaz
Diaz trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lankari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Lankari from controlling successfully.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Lankari tries to pass.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lankari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lankari (2) vs (6) Diaz
Lankari looking for a sweep. Not yet Lankari, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz trying to control but Lankari is working from the bottom.
Lankari pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lankari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz passes Lankari's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lankari is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lankari is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Lankari is defending well.
Lankari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz moves into full mount! Lankari won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lankari (2) vs (9) Diaz
Diaz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lankari is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lankari and Diaz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries for a kimura but Lankari is defending well.
Diaz trying to control the position but Lankari is working away.
Lankari struggling a bit here.
Lankari is looking for a sweep.
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lankari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lankari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Diaz stalls from top position.
Lankari regains half guard.
Lankari is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Lankari is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Lankari won't allow it.
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lankari sees it coming and defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stalling away here and it's allowed Lankari to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lankari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lankari (2) vs (12) Diaz
Lankari manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lankari keeps working.
Diaz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lankari (2) vs (15) Diaz
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Lankari manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Diaz.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lankari trying to control the position.
Diaz won't allow Lankari to sweep him here.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Lankari is keeping the position.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lankari dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lankari (4) vs (15) Diaz
Lankari trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Lankari tries to pass.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Lankari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lankari trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lankari won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Lankari trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is pulling down on Lankari's head to control his posture.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lankari forces his way into half guard.
Lankari is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lankari to get the leverage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lankari passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Lankari (7) vs (15) Diaz
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lankari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Lankari working for a submission but Diaz is keeping him at bay.
Diaz is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lankari looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Diaz tries to hold on but Lankari postures up.
Lankari with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diaz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Lankari has a good base and remains in mount.
Lankari avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lankari pulls his head out easily.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Lankari is controlling well.
Lankari seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Lankari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lankari prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Lankari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz won't allow Lankari to pass to mount.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lankari is working away from the top position though.
Lankari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lankari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Lankari eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lankari puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lankari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 15 to 7.
Sergio Diaz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Hans Lankari had this to say: 'No excuses here. Congrats.'. |
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