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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jandre Vorster (ranked 4348 p4p, 443 weight class) and Troy Hattori (ranked 21855 p4p, 665 weight class). Vorster's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Behemoth. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 2 wins and 2 losses; Jandre Vorster! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Troy Hattori!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vorster rushes Hattori and presses him up against the cage.
Hattori jumps guard but Vorster stands there with Hattori around his waist. Hattori gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hattori has Vorster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vorster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vorster turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vorster manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vorster (4) vs (0) Hattori
Vorster just content to control the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The referee asks Vorster politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vorster prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hattori is looking for a sweep. Vorster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori trying to control here.
Hattori is trying to control but Vorster manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vorster (7) vs (0) Hattori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hattori tries to improve his position but instead Vorster has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vorster (10) vs (0) Hattori
Hattori is in bad spot here.
Hattori trying to control the position but Vorster manages to sink in the hooks.
Hattori tries to roll but Vorster sticks to his back.
Hattori is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorster controlling the position well here. Hattori rolled but Vorster kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Hattori's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Hattori trying to control the hands but Vorster breaks the grip.
Hattori rolls, trying to escape but Vorster keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Vorster.
Vorster is hanging on to Hattori's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is not going to allow Hattori to sit and survive in this position.
Hattori wants to escape the position.
Hattori keeps trying to improve his position.
Hattori trying to control the hands but Vorster won't let him.
Hattori looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vorster.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hattori trying to control the hands but Vorster breaks the grip.
Hattori tries to escape the position.
What can Hattori do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hattori just trying to survive but Vorster is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vorster is looking to control Hattori but Hattori is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vorster really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hattori.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hattori rolls, trying to escape but Vorster keeps control of the position.
Hattori is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hattori wants to escape the position.
Hattori is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vorster.
Vorster is not going to allow Hattori to sit and survive in this position.
Vorster wants to control but Hattori is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hattori looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vorster's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hattori tries to escape but Vorster has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vorster wants to control but Hattori is keeping busy.
Hattori is really stuck here.
Vorster is not going to allow Hattori to sit and survive in this position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hattori tries to escape but Vorster has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vorster doesn't have the hooks in and Hattori manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vorster (10) vs (2) Hattori
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hattori content to stall in guard here.
Hattori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vorster is keeping the position for now.
Hattori sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hattori passes Vorster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hattori is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hattori wants to control but Vorster is keeping him busy.
Hattori 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.
Hattori is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vorster tries to roll over but Hattori keeps him under control.
Hattori is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hattori tries to pass to full mount but Vorster defends it.
Hattori wants to control but Vorster is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hattori is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hattori is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vorster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hattori is keen to just control but Vorster is a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hattori controlling the action here.
Hattori is working for a kimura but Vorster is defending it quite comfortably.
Hattori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vorster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hattori seems to be looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hattori keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Hattori 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.
Hattori is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vorster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hattori is looking for a kimura but Vorster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hattori to get the leverage.
Hattori is working for an americana but Vorster has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hattori was thinking about the submission.
Hattori drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vorster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hattori has Vorster in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vorster (12) vs (2) Hattori
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vorster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hattori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vorster has managed to get both his arms back between Hattori's legs - danger averted.
Hattori being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hattori throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vorster escapes and throws Hattori's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vorster (15) vs (2) Hattori
And that's the end of the fight!
Vorster takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Jandre Vorster 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 lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ra Rrz Be Nize (ranked 22284 p4p, 681 weight class) and Jonathan Mahomes (ranked 25065 p4p, 690 weight class). Jonathan Mahomes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Ra Rrz Be Nize! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jonathan Mahomes!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mahomes tries to keep at a distance but Be Nize has taken the fight into the clinch.
Be Nize jumps guard.
Be Nize has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mahomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Be Nize has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahomes has managed to get both his arms back between Be Nize's legs - danger averted.
Be Nize keeping full guard, as Mahomes tries to pass.
Be Nize controlling Mahomes's posture.
Be Nize wants to sweep but no luck.
Be Nize keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Be Nize haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Be Nize bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mahomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Be Nize (2) vs (0) Mahomes
Be Nize passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahomes looking for submissions off his back.
Mahomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Be Nize moves into full mount! Mahomes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Be Nize (5) vs (0) Mahomes
Mahomes working to try and regain half guard.
Mahomes regains half guard.
Be Nize is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes is looking for a sweep. Be Nize is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Be Nize seems content to control.
Mahomes is looking for a sweep. Be Nize is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Be Nize works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Be Nize (8) vs (0) Mahomes
Mahomes can't escape the position.
Mahomes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Be Nize looking for a guillotine from mount but Mahomes is having none of it.
Mahomes can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize controlling his opponent.
Mahomes is trying to escape the mount but Be Nize keeps good control and instead manages to take Mahomes's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Be Nize (11) vs (0) Mahomes
Be Nize is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Mahomes taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Be Nize.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ra Rrz Be Nize! |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ori Jokinen (ranked 1246 p4p, 153 weight class) and En Sabah Nur (ranked 3569 p4p, 381 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as En Sabah Nur enters the cage!
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 4 wins and 5 losses; Ori Jokinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sabah Nur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sabah Nur jumps into guard, dragging Jokinen to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabah Nur keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Sabah Nur has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jokinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jokinen has gone for a leg lock! Sabah Nur slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jokinen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (0) vs (2) Sabah Nur
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen 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: Jokinen (2) vs (2) Sabah Nur
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jokinen (2) vs (6) Sabah Nur
Jokinen looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jokinen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sabah Nur keeps control of the position as Jokinen tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jokinen just trying to survive but Sabah Nur is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jokinen turns into Sabah Nur and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (4) vs (6) Sabah Nur
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Sabah Nur keeps moving.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Jokinen won't allow Sabah Nur to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur being controlled here, momentarily.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabah Nur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabah Nur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Sabah Nur is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen 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.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Sabah Nur is keeping the position.
Jokinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabah Nur is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sabah Nur is controlling Jokinen's posture.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen has gone for a leg lock! Sabah Nur slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jokinen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (4) vs (8) Sabah Nur
Jokinen looking to control.
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sabah Nur won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Jokinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sabah Nur manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jokinen (6) vs (8) Sabah Nur
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabah Nur is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Sabah Nur keeps moving.
Jokinen is really struggling to control Sabah Nur but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jokinen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sabah Nur looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sabah Nur looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sabah Nur! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jokinen (6) vs (12) Sabah Nur
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
Sabah Nur working away.
Jokinen is not content to let Sabah Nur control the position.
Jokinen is letting Sabah Nur control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur controlling the position from side mount.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
Sabah Nur takes a little break here. Jokinen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jokinen is trying to control Sabah Nur's posture but Sabah Nur avoids it.
Jokinen is trying to escape the position but Sabah Nur is controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen manages to get back to half guard.
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jokinen has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sabah Nur escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sabah Nur! Score +3 for passing guard: Jokinen (6) vs (15) Sabah Nur
Sabah Nur controlling the position.
Sabah Nur working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur staying calm.
Jokinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jokinen is working hard here to advance position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur taking a breather here.
Sabah Nur working away.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sabah Nur is controlling the pace.
Sabah Nur is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is taking a breather. Jokinen 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.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabah Nur wins on points by 15 to 6. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fujii Yusuke (ranked 2952 p4p, 323 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 4261 p4p, 434 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Fujii Yusuke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vincent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yusuke clinches with his opponent.
Yusuke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yusuke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yusuke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vincent puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Yusuke gets full guard.
Yusuke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yusuke 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yusuke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (0) Vincent
Yusuke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vincent is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusuke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vincent dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (2) Vincent
Vincent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yusuke keeping full guard, as Vincent tries to pass.
Yusuke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vincent is fighting to break Yusuke's control of his arms but Yusuke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vincent slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke trying to control the position.
Vincent wants to pass the guard but Yusuke is keeping the position.
Yusuke controls Vincent momentarily but Vincent frees himself.
Vincent preventing the sweep.
Yusuke 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: Yusuke (4) vs (2) Vincent
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke stalling.
Vincent is refusing to be controlled, as Yusuke sits in half guard.
Yusuke wants to pass to mount but Vincent is defending the position.
Yusuke is trying to work for a kimura but Vincent is defending well.
Yusuke wants to take a breather but Vincent is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yusuke trying to control the action but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Yusuke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vincent is looking to control Yusuke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vincent avoid being mounted?
Vincent is refusing to be controlled, as Yusuke sits in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vincent controlling the position well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yusuke wants to pass the guard but Vincent is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke looking for a submission but Vincent manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Yusuke has gone for a leg lock! Vincent slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yusuke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (4) vs (4) Vincent
Yusuke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yusuke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vincent defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vincent is one step ahead there.
Vincent is fighting to break Yusuke's control of his arms but Yusuke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yusuke has an active guard here but Vincent has managed to pass into half guard.
Yusuke is trying to maintain the position but Vincent is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vincent keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yusuke is trying to maintain the position but Vincent is very close to passing his half guard.
Vincent is pressing down on Yusuke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yusuke is holding on for now.
Vincent perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vincent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yusuke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yusuke is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke trying to get back to full guard but Vincent takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (4) vs (7) Vincent
Yusuke is trying desperately to improve position.
Vincent fails to advance to Yusuke's back.
Vincent controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vincent wants to control the pace but Yusuke is squirming around nicely.
Vincent controlling from mount.
Yusuke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yusuke tries to lock up and control but Vincent gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yusuke is looking to get to half guard.
Yusuke wants to control but Vincent is having none of it.
Vincent controlling his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yusuke wants to hold on but Vincent pushes him away.
Vincent controlling from the full mount.
Vincent prevents Yusuke from getting the reversal.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yusuke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vincent controlling the position easily from mount.
Yusuke tries to lock up and control but Vincent gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Vincent has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yusuke is looking to get to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yusuke is trying desperately to improve position.
Vincent looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yusuke reaches up to try and control the position but Vincent seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Yusuke rolls and tries to escape and now Vincent has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Yusuke (4) vs (10) Vincent
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yusuke tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Yusuke right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent wins on points by 10 to 4.
Vinnie Vincent decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Toshiro Montero (ranked 2885 p4p, 314 weight class) and Johan Attila (ranked 2910 p4p, 318 weight class). Montero's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Danzig - Mother . Attila has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Johan Attila 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Toshiro Montero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Johan Attila!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Montero pushes Attila up against the cage in a clinch.
Attila gets control of Montero's arms and successfully pulls guard. Attila will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Attila trying to keep a closed guard but Montero is proving a slippery customer.
Attila might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Montero haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Montero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Attila's guard.
Montero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Attila is trying to maintain the position but Montero is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montero stalling.
Montero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Montero is working for a kimura but Attila is defending it quite comfortably.
Montero is trying to control the action in half guard but Attila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Attila looking for submissions off his back.
Montero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Attila keeps working.
Montero trying to mount his opponent but Attila defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attila trying to control but Montero postures up.
Attila is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Attila is trying to maintain the position but Montero is very close to passing his half guard.
Attila is trying is best to control the position here.
Attila is refusing to be controlled, as Montero sits in half guard.
Montero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Attila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montero.
Montero is thwarting Attila's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montero is looking to take a break and control but Attila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Attila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montero is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Attila is defending against the submission attempts here by Montero.
Attila keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montero seems to be working for a kimura but Attila defends the submission attempt.
Attila is trying to control but can't.
Attila gets full guard.
Montero wants to pass the guard but Attila is keeping the position.
Montero trying to control but Attila is working from the bottom.
Montero stays in close to Attila's body and controls the position.
Attila trying to keep a closed guard but Montero is proving a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Montero 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.
Attila is pulling down on Montero's head to control his posture.
Attila is continuing to stall.
Montero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Montero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Attila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montero is working away from the top position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Attila keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Attila is not content to let Montero control the position.
Attila trying to control but Montero postures up.
Montero trying to control the pace.
Attila is holding on to half guard well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Montero is thwarting Attila's attempts to control the position.
Attila manages to get to full guard.
Attila working a defensive guard here.
Attila is controlling Montero's posture.
Montero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Attila is keeping the position for now.
Attila keeping moving, preventing Montero from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Attila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Montero tries to free his leg and advance position but Attila is retaining full guard.
Attila looking to control.
Montero is looking to advance position but Attila has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Montero (0) vs (4) Attila
Attila looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Attila wants to control the pace but Montero is squirming around nicely.
Montero is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Takeover, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Montero is controlling an arm, preventing Attila from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Attila goes for an armbar but Montero turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Montero. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montero (2) vs (4) Attila
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Attila is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Montero postures up.
Montero pushes down on Attila's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Attila is trying is best to control the position here.
Montero keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Attila is trying is best to control the position here.
Attila is not content to let Montero control the position.
Montero is thwarting Attila's attempts to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Montero seems content to control.
Montero is looking to advance position but Attila won't allow it.
Attila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montero is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Attila trying to control here.
Montero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Attila looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Attila trying to control from the bottom.
Montero controlling the pace.
Attila controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Montero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Attila keeps working.
Attila wants to control but Montero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Attila is trying is best to control the position here.
Attila tries to get to full guard but Montero has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Montero is thwarting Attila's attempts to control the position.
Montero wants to control but Attila is keeping him busy.
Attila wants to control but Montero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Attila keeping hold of Montero's head, controlling as best he can.
Montero keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Montero is pressing down on Attila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Attila is holding on for now.
Attila has his hands clasped together around Montero's back. He's all about the action.
Attila won't allow Montero to pass to mount.
Attila wants to control but Montero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Attila tries to roll over but Montero keeps him under control.
Montero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Attila has managed to free his arm - good work.
Montero controlling the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Montero is thwarting Attila's attempts to control the position.
Attila is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Montero is trying to control. Attila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Attila wants to control but Montero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Montero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Attila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montero is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Attila! Score +3 for passing guard: Montero (5) vs (4) Attila
Montero looking to control but Attila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Attila wants to hold on but Montero pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montero takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Toshiro Montero tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergey Keosayan (ranked 881 p4p, 110 weight class) and Kang Xi Jia (ranked 2446 p4p, 264 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Sergey Keosayan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kang Xi Jia!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Keosayan closes the distance and pushes Xi Jia back into the cage.
Keosayan prevents the takedown attempt.
Xi Jia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keosayan to keep the fight standing.
Keosayan 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.
Keosayan fails to pull guard.
Xi Jia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Keosayan after a bit of a struggle.
Sergey Keosayan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Xi Jia.
Keosayan tries to pull guard but Xi Jia won't allow it.
Xi Jia decides to pull guard.
Xi Jia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keosayan 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.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Xi Jia keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan stays in close to Xi Jia's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan forces his way into half guard.
Xi Jia tries to roll over but Keosayan keeps him under control.
Keosayan wants to control but Xi Jia is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keosayan tries to pass to full mount but Xi Jia defends it.
Xi Jia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xi Jia 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.
Well, if Keosayan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Xi Jia is having none of it.
Keosayan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xi Jia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Xi Jia is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xi Jia wants to improve his position but Keosayan is controlling well.
Keosayan slows the pace down in half guard.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xi Jia trying to hold on to Keosayan's head to control him but Keosayan postures up.
Keosayan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (3) vs (0) Xi Jia
Xi Jia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Keosayan goes for an armbar but Xi Jia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Xi Jia. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (3) vs (2) Xi Jia
Xi Jia is fighting to break Keosayan's control of his arms but Keosayan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Xi Jia looking to pass the guard.
Keosayan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xi Jia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Keosayan is tightening it up a little... Xi Jia has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Xi Jia reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Xi Jia taps out! Nice BJJ there by Keosayan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sergey Keosayan!
Sergey Keosayan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 3876 p4p, 414 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 5021 p4p, 506 weight class). Macotti comes to the cage accompanied by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. Igor Byhenikov has the eye of the tiger 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 7 wins and 8 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byhenikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Macotti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Byhenikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Byhenikov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macotti (0) vs (4) Byhenikov
Byhenikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Macotti! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (0) vs (6) Byhenikov
Macotti is in all sorts of trouble here.
Byhenikov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Macotti has worked his arm free - good work by Macotti!
Byhenikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macotti (0) vs (8) Byhenikov
Byhenikov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Macotti (0) vs (11) Byhenikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Byhenikov looking to break Macotti's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Macotti remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Macotti is defending well but eventually Byhenikov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Macotti has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
After the big win, Igor Byhenikov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazushi Aoki (ranked 1717 p4p, 180 weight class) and Kenuichio Harada (ranked 6045 p4p, 542 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kazushi Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kenuichio Harada!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harada has Aoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoki pulls Harada into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Harada has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aoki has his hands on Harada's head, controlling the position.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Harada is proving a slippery customer.
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Harada
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Harada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki is really struggling to control Harada but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harada keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Harada keeps moving.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Harada managing to control the position.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki trying to control but Harada is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harada keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki pushing down on Harada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki'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.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Harada defending well.
Aoki 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.
Aoki is pressing down on Harada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harada is holding on for now.
Harada keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harada defends it well.
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Harada is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harada defends it well.
Aoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Harada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harada has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harada for as long as he can get away with.
Aoki works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (0) Harada
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Harada's legs.
Aoki trying to control the action but Harada is working from the bottom.
Aoki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harada keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aoki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harada rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aoki's guard! Nice work there by Harada! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Harada
Aoki 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.
Aoki has control of Harada's left arm, preventing Harada from doing any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harada passes into half guard.
Aoki is looking to control Harada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Harada has passed into half guard!
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Harada is controlling well.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harada postures up.
Harada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Aoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harada is aware though and is defending well.
Aoki is trying to control the position but Harada postures up.
Harada 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.
Harada postures up.
Aoki working a defensive guard but Harada passes into half guard.
Harada is thwarting Aoki's attempts to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki keeping control of the position.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Harada has passed into half guard!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki is looking to control Harada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Aoki wants to improve his position but Harada is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Harada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki is pressing down on Harada's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Harada sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harada has picked Aoki up and slammed him! Aoki can't keep hold of the triangle and Harada manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (5) Harada
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harada wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Aoki gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Aoki takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
After the fight, Kazushi Aoki 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 heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 18105 p4p, 723 weight class) and Hector Hernandez (ranked 2357 p4p, 246 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dominguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Change by The Deftones. Hector Hernandez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 9 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hector Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dominguez shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hernandez instigates a clinch.
Dominguez gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
Dominguez looking for a takedown.
Hernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hernandez jumps into guard, dragging Dominguez to the mat.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Hernandez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez is pushing down on Hernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Dominguez has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Hernandez 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.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Hernandez defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Dominguez is pressing down on Hernandez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hernandez is holding on for now.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez is in trouble now - Dominguez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (3) vs (0) Hernandez
Hernandez tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hernandez for as long as he can get away with.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Hernandez to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Hernandez is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hernandez tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dominguez prevents Hernandez from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Hernandez is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Hernandez to control.
Hernandez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Hernandez tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dominguez.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez continues to hold on tight.
Hernandez is trying to escape the mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Hernandez is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Dominguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez stared into the camera and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nickey Spillane (ranked 2268 p4p, 239 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 1836 p4p, 189 weight class). Spillane comes to the cage accompanied by The Foggy Dew . 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Nickey Spillane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Naga-Wing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spillane has hold of one of Naga-Wing's legs. Naga-Wing is fighting the takedown attempt but Spillane gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spillane (2) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Naga-Wing has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Spillane looking to pass the guard.
Spillane wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
Naga-Wing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spillane trying to control but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
Spillane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position but Spillane postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Naga-Wing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spillane is aware though and is defending well.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Naga-Wing is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is trying to keep Spillane in close.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep but no luck.
Spillane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spillane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Spillane from controlling successfully.
Naga-Wing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spillane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spillane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Naga-Wing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position but Spillane postures up.
Naga-Wing has his foot on Spillane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spillane works his way back into a safe position though.
Spillane stopping the sweep attempt from Naga-Wing.
Spillane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naga-Wing keeping full guard, as Spillane tries to pass.
Naga-Wing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Naga-Wing escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spillane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spillane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Naga-Wing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spillane is aware though and is defending well.
Naga-Wing controlling the position.
Spillane content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spillane manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spillane (2) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Spillane is trying to control the position but Naga-Wing postures up.
Spillane pulls Naga-Wing in to control the position.
Naga-Wing postures up.
Spillane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spillane keeping full guard, as Naga-Wing tries to pass.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Naga-Wing from controlling successfully.
Spillane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing looking to pass the guard.
Naga-Wing trying to control the position from guard on top but Spillane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naga-Wing wants to pass the guard but Spillane is keeping the position.
Naga-Wing stays in close to Spillane's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spillane is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spillane (4) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spillane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spillane controlling from the top position.
Spillane postures up.
Naga-Wing has his foot on Spillane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spillane works his way back into a safe position though.
Naga-Wing looking for a sweep. Not yet Naga-Wing, not yet.
Spillane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Spillane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Naga-Wing for as long as he can get away with.
Naga-Wing controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking for a triangle but Spillane pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Naga-Wing is keeping the position.
Naga-Wing looking to control.
Spillane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Naga-Wing is looking for a triangle but Spillane pushes his legs off easily.
Naga-Wing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spillane content to stall in guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spillane postures up.
Naga-Wing is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Naga-Wing wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Spillane content to stall in guard here.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spillane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spillane wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spillane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Spillane tries to free his leg and advance position but Naga-Wing is retaining full guard.
Naga-Wing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spillane trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga-Wing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naga-Wing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spillane is one step ahead there.
Naga-Wing is trying to keep Spillane in close.
Spillane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naga-Wing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Spillane 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.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep here but Spillane controlling him for the moment.
Naga-Wing pulls Spillane in close to prevent any damage.
Spillane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naga-Wing wants to hit a switch here but Spillane passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Naga-Wing there! Score +3 for passing guard: Spillane (7) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing regains half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Spillane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Spillane passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spillane (10) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is looking to get to half guard.
Spillane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Naga-Wing regains half guard.
Spillane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spillane won't allow Naga-Wing to sweep him here.
Naga-Wing is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spillane defends well.
Spillane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naga-Wing is keeping the position for now.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep but no luck.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Naga-Wing is keeping the position.
Naga-Wing has his feet on Spillane's thighs here. He's pushed Spillane off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Spillane screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ren Naga-Wing!
Ren Naga-Wing decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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