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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arvo Laar (ranked 7137 p4p, 707 weight class) and Vasilli Drakov (ranked 6646 p4p, 683 weight class). Laar comes to the cage accompanied by some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Arvo Laar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Vasilli Drakov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laar closes the distance and clinches.
Drakov has Laar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Laar manages to pull guard.
Drakov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Laar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laar is trying to control the position but Drakov postures up.
Laar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drakov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Drakov stacks Laar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Drakov! Score +3 for passing guard: Laar (0) vs (3) Drakov
Drakov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laar's coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Drakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laar keeps working.
Drakov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drakov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laar tries to roll over but Drakov keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drakov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laar gets full guard.
Drakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laar is keeping the position for now.
Drakov advances to half guard.
Drakov is pressing down on Laar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laar is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drakov passes into side control, despite Laar's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laar (0) vs (6) Drakov
Drakov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laar tries to bench press Drakov off him but Drakov keeps the position.
Drakov trying to control the action but Laar is working from the bottom.
Laar prevents Drakov from moving into mount.
Drakov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laar (0) vs (8) Drakov
Drakov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laar is controlling an arm, preventing Drakov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Drakov working for a submission but Laar is keeping him at bay.
Laar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laar (0) vs (11) Drakov
Drakov is looking for the choke from the back position but Laar is controlling his hands well.
Laar tries to escape but Drakov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Drakov is looking for the choke from the back position but Laar is controlling his hands well.
Drakov tries to keep control of the position but Laar is staying busy.
Laar wants to escape the position.
Drakov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laar fending off the submission attempt from Drakov.
Drakov controlling well, preventing Laar from escaping the position.
Drakov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Laar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Drakov fails to move to back control.
Laar is squirming around, avoiding Drakov's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laar stops Drakov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Laar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Drakov.
Drakov prevents Laar from getting the reversal.
Drakov wants to finish this one by submission but Laar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Drakov.
Laar is squirming around, avoiding Drakov's attempts to control the action.
Laar working to try and regain half guard.
Drakov looking to secure an arm triangle but Laar defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looking to control but Laar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drakov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Laar is surviving well by controlling Drakov's body position as best he can.
Drakov avoids the attempt from Laar to control.
Laar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Drakov working for a submission but Laar is keeping him at bay.
Laar is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is stalling here but it's allowed Laar to get half guard.
Laar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laar is looking for a sweep. Drakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laar is controlling Drakov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Drakov is pressing down on Laar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laar is holding on for now.
Laar is trying to get back to full guard.
Drakov tries to pass to full mount but Laar defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Drakov is working for a kimura but Laar is defending it quite comfortably.
Laar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laar (0) vs (14) Drakov
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Drakov avoids the attempt from Laar to control.
Drakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laar is looking to escape.
Laar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laar (0) vs (17) Drakov
Laar wants to escape the position.
My spies in School of Hard Knocks inform me that Drakov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Laar is working hard here to advance position.
Laar is keeping busy.
Drakov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Laar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Laar is trying to break free.
Well, with Drakov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Laar is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Laar prevents Drakov from getting a body triangle.
Drakov looking to break Laar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Laar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Drakov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Laar can't escape the position.
Laar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Laar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laar is trying desperately to improve position.
Drakov mounts Laar! Really nice guard pass there!
Laar wants to control but Drakov is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Laar is looking to get to half guard.
Laar 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: Laar (2) vs (17) Drakov
Drakov working for a triangle but Laar defends it easily.
Drakov 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.
Laar tries to free his leg and advance position but Drakov is retaining full guard.
Laar wants to control from the top but Drakov keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laar stands and throws Drakov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laar (5) vs (17) Drakov
Laar is looking to take a break and control but Drakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Drakov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drakov gets back to half guard.
Drakov looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drakov wins on points by 17 to 5.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vasilli Drakov waved his t-shirt featuring Fatty's 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trzy Trzy (ranked 19404 p4p, 749 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 22753 p4p, 743 weight class). Trzy Trzy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Trzy Trzy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trzy moves into the clinch.
Trzy wants the takedown. Dela Rosa is fighting it off but Trzy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dela Rosa's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trzy (2) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Trzy passes Dela Rosa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
Dela Rosa won't allow Trzy to pass to mount.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trzy pulls his head out easily.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa tries to get to full guard but Trzy has control of the leg.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trzy is looking to take a break and control but Dela Rosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trzy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dela Rosa! Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (5) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa prevents Trzy from taking his back.
Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Trzy pushes him away.
Dela Rosa tries to reverse the position but Trzy maintains control.
Dela Rosa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trzy slows the pace down in half guard.
Trzy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (8) vs (0) Dela Rosa
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa has given up his back. Will we see Trzy going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Trzy (11) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Trzy working for the choke.
Trzy controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trzy looking to break Dela Rosa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dela Rosa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Trzy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Trzy doesn't have the hooks in and Dela Rosa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (11) vs (2) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trzy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dela Rosa has Trzy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (13) vs (2) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa looking for subs off his back but Trzy has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trzy works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (16) vs (2) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trzy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trzy content just to control the position here.
Dela Rosa is squirming around, avoiding Trzy's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is just holding on here. Trzy manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Trzy (19) vs (2) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa is in bad spot here.
Trzy is trying to stick to Dela Rosa's back but Dela Rosa is turning into Trzy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trzy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dela Rosa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (19) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Trzy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (21) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Trzy stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Rosa.
Dela Rosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trzy defends well.
Trzy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dela Rosa trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trzy stands and throws Dela Rosa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (24) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Trzy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dela Rosa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dela Rosa trying to remain calm as Trzy controls from the top position.
Trzy trying to control the position but Dela Rosa is working away.
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep.
Trzy advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trzy (26) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Trzy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dela Rosa regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trzy is keen to just control but Dela Rosa is a slippery customer.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trzy pulls his head out easily.
Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but Trzy is controlling well.
Trzy is working for a submission of some sort.
Trzy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trzy moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (29) vs (4) Dela Rosa
You can see the frustration on Dela Rosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trzy is trying to get an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa tries to buck Trzy off but Trzy is having none of it.
Trzy working away.
Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Trzy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (32) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Trzy trying to control the action but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
Trzy advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trzy (34) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa is controlling an arm, preventing Trzy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Trzy controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to control but Trzy is having none of it.
Trzy moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Trzy (37) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Trzy working for the choke.
Trzy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I would not like to be Dela Rosa right now.
Trzy is trying to stick to Dela Rosa's back but Dela Rosa is turning into Trzy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trzy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dela Rosa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (37) vs (6) Dela Rosa
Trzy keeping full guard, as Dela Rosa tries to pass.
Dela Rosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to pass the guard but Trzy is keeping the position.
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trzy dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (39) vs (6) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle here but Trzy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (42) vs (6) Dela Rosa
Trzy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dela Rosa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trzy (44) vs (6) Dela Rosa
Trzy takes Dela Rosa's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dela Rosa is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Trzy (47) vs (6) Dela Rosa
Trzy looking for the RNC.
Trzy is looking to control Dela Rosa but Dela Rosa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dela Rosa turns into Trzy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (47) vs (8) Dela Rosa
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trzy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trzy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (49) vs (8) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa is in trouble now - Trzy has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (52) vs (8) Dela Rosa
Trzy looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dela Rosa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dela Rosa keeps trying to improve his position.
Trzy wants to take Dela Rosa's back here but Dela Rosa is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Trzy takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Trzy (55) vs (8) Dela Rosa
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to escape the position.
Trzy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dela Rosa turns into Trzy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (55) vs (10) Dela Rosa
Trzy can't keep his opponent in guard - Dela Rosa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trzy wants to control but Dela Rosa is keeping busy.
Trzy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trzy looking for submissions off his back.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura but Trzy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dela Rosa to get the leverage.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura here.
Trzy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa won't allow Trzy to sweep him here.
Trzy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dela Rosa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (57) vs (10) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Trzy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trzy is keen to just control but Dela Rosa is a slippery customer.
Trzy trying to pass the guard but Dela Rosa defending well.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Trzy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trzy (60) vs (10) Dela Rosa
Trzy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dela Rosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dela Rosa is trying to improve his position.
Dela Rosa wants to control but Trzy postures up.
Trzy trying to control the action but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
Dela Rosa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trzy (60) vs (12) Dela Rosa
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Trzy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Dela Rosa!
The defeated Trzy Trzy had this to say: 'mamacita nececito de coca para passar la dolor....ai ai ai ai'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Damozzi (ranked 5163 p4p, 501 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 13724 p4p, 762 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Frank Damozzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura moves into the clinch successfully.
Damozzi tries to pull guard but Kimura holds him up against the cage and eventually Damozzi drops back down to his feet.
Damozzi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kimura to keep the fight standing.
Kimura manages to pull guard.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Damozzi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Damozzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damozzi wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Damozzi wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Damozzi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Damozzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Damozzi has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Damozzi trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Damozzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Damozzi is proving a slippery customer.
Damozzi wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Damozzi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Damozzi (3) vs (0) Kimura
Damozzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Damozzi keeps moving and retains side control.
Damozzi swings around for an armbar but Kimura sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Damozzi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Damozzi (3) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura trying to control but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
Damozzi looking to control.
Damozzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damozzi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Damozzi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but Damozzi is working from the bottom.
Damozzi is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
Damozzi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kimura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Damozzi trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Damozzi (3) vs (5) Kimura
Kimura trying to control the position but Damozzi is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Damozzi is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Damozzi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damozzi is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Damozzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kimura's best efforts.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Damozzi sees it coming and defends easily.
Damozzi has his hands clasped together around Kimura's back. He's all about the action.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kimura is keen to just control but Damozzi is a slippery customer.
Damozzi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Damozzi trying to control the position.
Damozzi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kimura doesn't defend quickly enough and Damozzi has managed to lock this one up! Can Kimura escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Damozzi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Damozzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Damozzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 4016 p4p, 430 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 4771 p4p, 500 weight class). Sithole comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Miss The Misery kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Moses Sithole is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sithole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tamland shoots in for a takedown but Sithole shows good takedown defense.
Tamland shoots in for a takedown but Sithole shows good takedown defense.
Sithole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tamland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tamland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sithole napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tamland (4) vs (0) Sithole
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland takes a little break here. Sithole wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sithole tries to bench press Tamland off him but Tamland keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole can't do much from the bottom here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tamland controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland staying calm.
Sithole is looking for a sweep.
Tamland taking a breather here.
Tamland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole wants to control but Tamland postures up.
Tamland taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sithole manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tamland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Sithole is defending well.
Tamland is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sithole is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content to control rather than advance.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Sithole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tamland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Sithole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tamland controlling the action here.
Sithole tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tamland'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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tamland uses his free foot to push down on Sithole's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sithole. Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (7) vs (0) Sithole
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is looking to improve his position but Tamland isn't that keen on the idea.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sithole wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Sithole just holding on.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sithole tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tamland.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland continues to hold on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
Tamland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Sithole tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tamland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sithole for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A relieved looking Brick Tamland 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luiz Araujo (ranked 2354 p4p, 310 weight class) and Flavius Odoacer (ranked 4695 p4p, 541 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Araujo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Who Shot Ya?. Luiz Araujo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Luiz Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Flavius Odoacer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Odoacer clinches.
Odoacer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Araujo is looking for a takedown.
Odoacer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (0) vs (2) Odoacer
Odoacer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Odoacer has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Odoacer tries to pass.
Odoacer trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Odoacer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odoacer trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odoacer tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Odoacer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to control the position but Odoacer postures up.
Odoacer stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position.
Odoacer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.
Odoacer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Odoacer sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Odoacer is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Odoacer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Araujo is trying to control the position but Odoacer postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer 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.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Odoacer tries to pass.
Araujo 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.
Odoacer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Odoacer has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Odoacer content to stall in guard here.
Odoacer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.
Araujo looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Odoacer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Odoacer advances to half guard.
Odoacer wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Odoacer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Odoacer moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (5) Odoacer
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Odoacer works to advance to full mount. Araujo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Araujo (0) vs (7) Odoacer
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Araujo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Odoacer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Araujo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Odoacer.
Odoacer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Araujo trying to control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is taking a breather. Araujo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Odoacer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Odoacer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Araujo is just riding it out for now. Odoacer eventually gives up the hold.
Araujo moves into full guard.
Odoacer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Odoacer defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Odoacer from controlling successfully.
Odoacer wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.
Araujo being controlled here, momentarily.
Odoacer postures up.
Odoacer won't allow Araujo to sweep him here.
Odoacer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Odoacer has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Odoacer pushes his legs off easily.
Odoacer passes Araujo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Odoacer is taking a breather. Araujo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
Odoacer passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (10) Odoacer
Araujo is squirming around, avoiding Odoacer's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer looking to secure an arm triangle but Araujo defends it well.
Araujo is looking to get to half guard.
Odoacer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Odoacer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Araujo wants to hold on but Odoacer pushes him away.
Odoacer is trying to control here but Araujo has managed to regain half guard.
Odoacer trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Odoacer wants to take a breather but Araujo is having none of it.
Odoacer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Araujo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Odoacer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Araujo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is still trying to improve position.
Araujo trying to hold on to Odoacer's head to control him but Odoacer postures up.
Odoacer is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Odoacer pulls his head out easily.
Odoacer wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Odoacer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Odoacer is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odoacer trying to mount his opponent but Araujo defends it.
Odoacer passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (13) Odoacer
Odoacer content just to control the position here.
Odoacer tries to control but Araujo wriggling away.
Well,Araujo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Araujo 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.
Araujo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Odoacer has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (16) Odoacer
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer content just to control the position here.
Odoacer avoids the attempt from Araujo to control.
Araujo is looking to get to half guard.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
Araujo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Odoacer wants to pass the guard but Araujo is defending well.
Araujo is staying active underneath Odoacer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to roll over but Odoacer keeps him under control.
Odoacer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo is not content to let Odoacer control the position.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odoacer works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (0) vs (19) Odoacer
Odoacer looking to secure an arm triangle but Araujo defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odoacer wins on points by 19 to 0.
Flavius Odoacer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sun-Tzu, into his post fight interview. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Abdul The Refugee (ranked 7417 p4p, 655 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 7972 p4p, 679 weight class). Tisoaka has chosen Festivo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Abdul The Refugee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The Refugee darts in and clinches Tisoaka up against the cage.
The Refugee prevents the takedown attempt.
Tisoaka has dropped down and is working for a takedown. The Refugee is trying to keep an underhook but Tisoaka manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Refugee (0) vs (2) Tisoaka
Tisoaka trying to pass the guard but The Refugee defending well.
The Refugee is doing well to control the position and prevent Tisoaka from advancing to side control.
Tisoaka trying to pass the guard but The Refugee defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Refugee wants to control but Tisoaka is keeping busy.
Tisoaka uses his free foot to push down on The Refugee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Refugee. Score +3 for passing guard: The Refugee (0) vs (5) Tisoaka
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Refugee is trying desperately to improve position.
Tisoaka looking to take The Refugee's back but The Refugee rolls and after a scramble, The Refugee ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from The Refugee to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Refugee (2) vs (5) Tisoaka
Tisoaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Refugee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Refugee (2) vs (7) Tisoaka
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Refugee controlling the position.
Tisoaka wants to control from the top but The Refugee keeps moving.
Tisoaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Refugee can't keep his opponent in guard - Tisoaka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Refugee is doing well to control the position and prevent Tisoaka from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Tisoaka seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Refugee trying to control from the bottom.
The Refugee keeping hold of Tisoaka's head, controlling as best he can.
Tisoaka trying to advance position but The Refugee counters by regaining guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Refugee controls Tisoaka momentarily but Tisoaka frees himself.
The Refugee pulls Tisoaka in close to his closed guard and prevents Tisoaka from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tisoaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Refugee is keeping the position for now.
The Refugee trying to keep a closed guard but Tisoaka is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka slips nicely into half guard.
Tisoaka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The Refugee is trying to maintain the position but Tisoaka is very close to passing his half guard.
The Refugee tries to roll over but Tisoaka keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Tisoaka 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka moves into full mount! The Refugee won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: The Refugee (2) vs (10) Tisoaka
Tisoaka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Refugee is looking to improve his position but Tisoaka isn't that keen on the idea.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Refugee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The Refugee looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: The Refugee (2) vs (13) Tisoaka
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The Refugee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling the position well here. The Refugee rolled but Tisoaka kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy The Refugee right now.
Tisoaka is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Tisoaka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tisoaka not allowing The Refugee to control his hands.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of The Refugee's body.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tisoaka struggling to keep hold of the position.
I would not like to be The Refugee right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka gets his hands free as The Refugee looks to control.
The Refugee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tisoaka doesn't have the hooks in and The Refugee manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Refugee (4) vs (13) Tisoaka
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tisoaka has The Refugee pulled in close to control his posture.
The Refugee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tisoaka wins on points by 13 to 4.
A relieved looking Katuro Tisoaka 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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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 4244 p4p, 441 weight class) and Oliver Taquses (ranked 2807 p4p, 309 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Oliver Taquses!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Officer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Officer wants the takedown. Taquses is fighting it off but Officer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Taquses's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Officer (2) vs (0) Taquses
Taquses trying to keep a closed guard but Officer is proving a slippery customer.
Taquses throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taquses is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taquses is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Officer is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Officer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Officer postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taquses is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Officer postures up.
Taquses is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Officer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (5) vs (0) Taquses
Taquses being controlled for a moment.
Officer working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taquses looking for a sweep but Officer has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Officer (7) vs (0) Taquses
Taquses really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taquses tries to lock up and control but Officer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taquses tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taquses wants to control but Officer is having none of it.
Officer controlling the position easily from mount.
Taquses tries to control the position but Officer now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Officer (10) vs (0) Taquses
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer is hanging on to Taquses's back as he tries to escape.
Officer avoiding Taquses 's attempts to control his hands.
Taquses is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Taquses right now.
Taquses breaks Officer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (10) vs (2) Taquses
Taquses trying to control the position from guard on top but Officer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer is pulling down on Taquses's head to control his posture.
Taquses trying to control but Officer is working from the bottom.
Taquses has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD: Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Taquses sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Officer's guard.
Taquses wants to control but Officer is keeping him busy.
Officer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Taquses wants to pass the guard but Officer is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Taquses is looking for a kimura here.
Officer trying to hold on to Taquses's head to control him but Taquses postures up.
Taquses is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Officer is doing well to control the position and prevent Taquses from advancing to side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taquses is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Officer sees it coming and defends easily.
Officer is holding on to half guard well.
Taquses is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taquses is working for a submission of some sort.
Officer tries to get to full guard but Taquses has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taquses is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Officer sees it coming and defends easily.
Taquses prevents Officer from improving his position.
Taquses has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Officer defend it? Taquses steps over the head and cranks it - Officer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Taquses!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oliver Taquses!
In his post fight interview, Oliver Taquses started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mister Dee (ranked 4861 p4p, 522 weight class) and Kamerun Diaz (ranked 3604 p4p, 420 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mister Dee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Kamerun Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position.
Dee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Dee.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dee looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Dee working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee is working hard here to advance position.
Dee trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Dee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dee wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Dee defends the submission attempt.
Dee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dee avoid being mounted?
Dee manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
Dee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (0) vs (3) Diaz
Dee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dee tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Dee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dee (4) vs (3) Diaz
Diaz tries to roll but Dee sticks to his back.
Dee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Diaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Diaz for a finish.
Dee looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Dee keeps control of the position.
Diaz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Dee is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz 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.
Dee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Dee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dee 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. Dee eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dee pulls his head out easily.
Dee 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. Dee eventually gives up the hold.
Dee wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Dee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dee has Diaz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (4) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz pushing down on Dee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dee is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Dee is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Dee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diaz has picked Dee up and slammed him! Dee can't keep hold of the triangle and Diaz manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (4) vs (8) Diaz
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dee tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Dee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dee working a defensive guard but Diaz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (4) vs (11) Diaz
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working away.
Dee tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Dee is defending well.
Diaz working away.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dee is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dee regains half guard.
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Dee is trying to control but can't.
Dee wants to control the action here but instead Diaz manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (4) vs (14) Diaz
Dee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dee is just holding on here. Diaz manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dee (4) vs (17) Diaz
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for the choke but no joy.
Diaz controlling well, preventing Dee from escaping the position.
Dee wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free.
Diaz trying to control.
Diaz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dee knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dee for a finish.
Dee wants to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Diaz looking for the choke but no joy.
Dee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diaz doesn't have the hooks in and Dee manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (6) vs (17) Diaz
Dee tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (6) vs (19) Diaz
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dee keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Dee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (8) vs (19) Diaz
Diaz keeping full guard, as Dee tries to pass.
Dee preventing the sweep.
Dee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dee has Diaz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (8) vs (21) Diaz
Diaz passes Dee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (8) vs (24) Diaz
Dee regains half guard.
Dee wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dee is in trouble now - Diaz has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (8) vs (27) Diaz
Dee tries to improve his position but instead Diaz has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dee (8) vs (30) Diaz
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dee prevents Diaz from getting a body triangle.
Dee is trying to break free.
Dee is trying to roll into a better position but Diaz has get a rear naked choke and Dee is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 2854 p4p, 316 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 2521 p4p, 276 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wasa's choice of entrance music: Welcome To The Jungle. Masa Wasa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa gets a double leg takedown into Claudiano's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa is pushing down on Claudiano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Claudiano is fighting to maintain full guard but Wasa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wasa is pressing down on Claudiano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Claudiano is holding on for now.
Wasa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa is keen to just control but Claudiano is a slippery customer.
Wasa is looking for a kimura here.
Claudiano is doing well to control the position and prevent Wasa from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (0) vs (5) Wasa
Wasa tries to push Claudiano's head away but Claudiano is holding on tight.
Wasa fails to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Claudiano is now in Wasa's guard. A big mistake from Wasa there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (5) Wasa
Claudiano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Claudiano passes Wasa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Claudiano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wasa actively working from the bottom here.
Claudiano controlling the pace.
Wasa wants to improve his position but Claudiano is controlling well.
Wasa keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to mount his opponent but Wasa defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Claudiano prevents Wasa from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is taking a breather. Wasa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wasa tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Claudiano is thwarting Wasa's attempts to control the position.
Wasa actively working from the bottom here.
Claudiano not doing much here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wasa.
Wasa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (2) vs (7) Wasa
Wasa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (2) vs (10) Wasa
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa fails to advance to Claudiano's back.
Claudiano tries to control Wasa's body but Wasa pushes him off. Claudiano squirms to his side and now Wasa has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Claudiano (2) vs (13) Wasa
Wasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Claudiano looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wasa.
Wasa avoiding Claudiano 's attempts to control his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Claudiano tries to escape but Wasa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Claudiano looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wasa working for a choke but Claudiano is defending well.
Claudiano is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is riding his opponent, not letting Claudiano buck him off.
Wasa gets his hands free as Claudiano looks to control.
Will Wasa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Claudiano trying to control but not successfully.
Wasa looking to break Claudiano's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Claudiano remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wasa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wasa gets his way!
Claudiano breaks Wasa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Claudiano (4) vs (13) Wasa
We've been hearing good reports from Claudiano's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Claudiano stays in close to Wasa's body and controls the position.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano passes into half guard.
Wasa trying to control here.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa trying to control here.
Wasa wants to control but Claudiano passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (7) vs (13) Wasa
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is trying to control Claudiano's posture but Claudiano avoids it.
Wasa trying to remain calm as Claudiano controls from the top position.
Wasa is looking for a sweep.
Wasa sneaks back into half guard.
Claudiano trying to mount his opponent but Wasa defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard but Claudiano has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Claudiano (10) vs (13) Wasa
Wasa is letting Claudiano control him for a moment.
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wasa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 13 to 10.
Masa Wasa is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Masa Wasa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1204 p4p, 156 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1311 p4p, 171 weight class). Al Qarni comes to the cage accompanied by Hells Bells. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 10 wins and 4 losses; Fahad Al Qarni! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Qarni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dravezesdi defends it nicely.
Al Qarni closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dravezesdi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi 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.
Al Qarni looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Qarni wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Al Qarni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dravezesdi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.
Al Qarni throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dravezesdi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Al Qarni tries to bench press Dravezesdi off him but Dravezesdi keeps the position.
Al Qarni 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Al Qarni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Al Qarni! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Qarni (2) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Al Qarni is having none of it.
Al Qarni tries to reverse the position but Dravezesdi maintains control.
Al Qarni regains half guard.
Dravezesdi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Al Qarni won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Dravezesdi uses his free foot to push down on Al Qarni's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Al Qarni. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Al Qarni is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Qarni manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi prevents Al Qarni from improving his position.
Al Qarni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Qarni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dravezesdi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dravezesdi wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Qarni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Al Qarni is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi stalling away here and it's allowed Al Qarni to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dravezesdi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Qarni has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dravezesdi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Qarni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Qarni is working hard here to advance position.
Al Qarni looks to move to half guard but instead Dravezesdi has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Qarni (2) vs (15) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Qarni has given up his back here. Will Dravezesdi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Al Qarni (2) vs (18) Dravezesdi
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control.
Dravezesdi working for the choke.
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Al Qarni's back but Al Qarni is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Al Qarni. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (18) Dravezesdi
Al Qarni works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg.
Al Qarni is pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dravezesdi is holding on for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi manages to get to full guard.
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (20) Dravezesdi
Al Qarni looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Qarni, not yet.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Qarni 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.
Dravezesdi passes Al Qarni's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi seems to be looking for submissions.
Dravezesdi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dravezesdi content to control rather than advance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Al Qarni won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
Al Qarni trying to control here.
Al Qarni tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (23) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Al Qarni! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Qarni (4) vs (25) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Qarni tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Qarni is looking to escape.
Al Qarni is trying to escape the mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Al Qarni tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dravezesdi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (28) Dravezesdi
Al Qarni regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 28 to 4.
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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