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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17591 p4p, 161 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 17712 p4p, 152 weight class). Dominguez comes to the ring accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Khalidov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Khalidov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dominguez was covering up waiting for the punch and Khalidov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Khalidov
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez 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: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Khalidov
Dominguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Khalidov wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Khalidov won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Khalidov 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.
Khalidov is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is just content to waste time from the top position. Khalidov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Khalidov trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Khalidov is keeping the position.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khalidov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dominguez stays in close to Khalidov's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Khalidov.
Khalidov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
Khalidov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khalidov is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Khalidov managing to control the position.
Khalidov working a defensive guard here.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khalidov is keeping the position for now.
Khalidov is pulling down on Dominguez's head to control his posture.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov being controlled here, momentarily.
Khalidov is trying to keep Dominguez in close.
Dominguez passes Khalidov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Khalidov is pressing down on Dominguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khalidov is pulling down on Dominguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominguez, at least for the moment.
Khalidov being controlled here, momentarily.
Khalidov 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.
Khalidov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Khalidov
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to move to mount but Khalidov blocks the move with his legs.
Dominguez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Khalidov gets back to half guard.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Khalidov defends it.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Khalidov is a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Khalidov defends it.
Dominguez is taking a breather. Khalidov 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.
Khalidov wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Khalidov defends it.
Well, if Dominguez 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.
Khalidov wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Khalidov wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.
Dominguez is really struggling to control Khalidov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Khalidov tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Khalidov wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Khalidov wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard.
Khalidov won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Khalidov is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dominguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to control. Khalidov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khalidov tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Khalidov wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Khalidov keeps trying to improve his position.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Khalidov defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov moves into full guard.
Khalidov is adopting a defensive guard.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Khalidov.
Our spies down at at Winds of Winter inform us that Khalidov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Dominguez'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.
Khalidov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov trying to control the position.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khalidov wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Pablo Dominguez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniello Pablo (ranked 3731 p4p, 315 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 3163 p4p, 275 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Daniello Pablo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pablo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Claudiano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Claudiano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pablo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pablo (0) vs (4) Claudiano
Claudiano controlling from side mount.
Pablo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo is looking to reverse the position.
Pablo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pablo (2) vs (4) Claudiano
Claudiano trying to hold on to Pablo's head to control him but Pablo postures up.
Claudiano is staying active underneath Pablo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pablo is stalling here. Claudiano is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pablo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Claudiano has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pablo (2) vs (8) Claudiano
Pablo wants to control but Claudiano postures up.
You can see the frustration on Pablo's face as Claudiano controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Claudiano taking a breather here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Let's hope that Claudiano 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.
Pablo is looking for a sweep.
Pablo is working hard here to advance position.
Pablo struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo tries to bench press Claudiano off him but Claudiano keeps the position.
Claudiano is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pablo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pablo can't do much from the bottom here.
Claudiano controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo tries to buck Claudiano off but Claudiano is having none of it.
The referee asks Claudiano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Claudiano prefers to stall for the moment though.
It looks like Claudiano 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.
Pablo is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano slows the pace down.
Pablo can't do much from the bottom here.
Claudiano in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pablo struggling a bit here.
Pablo is letting Claudiano control him for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pablo wants to control but Claudiano postures up.
Pablo is trying to improve his position.
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.
Pablo holds on to Claudiano's head and controls the position momentarily.
Pablo wants to control but Claudiano postures up.
Pablo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Claudiano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Claudiano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pablo is looking for a sweep.
Pablo wants to control but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano just content to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Claudiano.
Pablo is looking to reverse the position.
Pablo struggling a bit here.
Claudiano controls the position from side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pablo struggling a bit here.
Pablo is looking for a sweep.
Claudiano working away.
Pablo sneaks back into half guard.
Claudiano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pablo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Claudiano works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pablo (2) vs (11) Claudiano
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pablo struggling a bit here.
Pablo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Claudiano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pablo seems a little lost for a moment, as Claudiano dominates the positioning.
Pablo tries to bench press Claudiano off him but Claudiano keeps the position.
Pablo trying to remain calm as Claudiano controls from the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is looking for a sweep.
Claudiano staying calm.
Pablo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pablo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Claudiano is working away from the top position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claudiano pulls his head out easily.
Pablo trying to control here.
Claudiano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pablo is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pablo is looking to get back to full guard here but Claudiano has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Pablo (2) vs (14) Claudiano
Pablo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is being controlled here.
Pablo is looking for a sweep.
Pablo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Claudiano has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is looking to control Claudiano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pablo avoid being mounted?
Pablo wants to control but Claudiano passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pablo (2) vs (17) Claudiano
Pablo tries to improve position but can't.
Pablo is being controlled here.
Claudiano is continuing to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pablo struggling a bit here.
Pablo is looking for a sweep.
Pablo seems a little lost for a moment, as Claudiano dominates the positioning.
Pablo tries to buck Claudiano off but Claudiano is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano controls the position.
Pablo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Claudiano staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano wins on points by 17 to 2.
Daniello Pablo was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks my sponsors and fans !!! osss'. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Gadelha (ranked 4336 p4p, 213 weight class) and Ryan Tubridy (ranked 21723 p4p, 363 weight class). Tubridy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Late Late theme tune. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Claudio Gadelha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Tubridy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gadelha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tubridy tries to avoid it but Gadelha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tubridy to the ground. Tubridy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tubridy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tubridy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tubridy gets control of Gadelha's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tubridy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tubridy keeping moving, preventing Gadelha from controlling successfully.
Gadelha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tubridy controlling the position.
Tubridy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gadelha trying to control but Tubridy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadelha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gadelha wants to control from the top but Tubridy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadelha is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tubridy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tubridy looking for a sweep. Not yet Tubridy, not yet.
Tubridy keeping full guard, as Gadelha tries to pass.
Tubridy is trying to keep Gadelha in close.
Tubridy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gadelha wants to control from the top but Tubridy keeps moving.
Gadelha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tubridy trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha preventing the sweep.
Gadelha pushing down on Tubridy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gadelha passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gadelha (3) vs (0) Tubridy
Tubridy wants to hold on but Gadelha pushes him away.
Tubridy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gadelha trying to control but Tubridy is having none of it.
Gadelha moves to his opponent's back but Tubridy bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Gadelha. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadelha (3) vs (2) Tubridy
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tubridy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gadelha's guard.
Gadelha tries to roll over but Tubridy keeps him under control.
Gadelha is staying active underneath Tubridy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tubridy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been informed that Tubridy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tubridy wants to pass the guard but Gadelha is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha gets full guard.
Tubridy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gadelha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tubridy trying to control but Gadelha is working from the bottom.
Tubridy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gadelha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gadelha wants to sweep but no luck.
Tubridy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gadelha's guard.
Gadelha is pressing down on Tubridy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tubridy advances to half guard.
Gadelha wants to sweep but Tubridy has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gadelha (3) vs (5) Tubridy
Gadelha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha regains half guard.
Gadelha tries to roll over but Tubridy keeps him under control.
Tubridy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gadelha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tubridy.
Gadelha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tubridy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gadelha is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tubridy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gadelha's body to avoid the submission. Gadelha has instead reached around Tubridy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gadelha arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Claudio Gadelha!
In defeat, Ryan Tubridy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit '. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3838 p4p, 141 weight class) and Lucio Francisco Carmo (ranked 6491 p4p, 193 weight class). Carmo has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 6 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Lucio Francisco Carmo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuklinski shoots in looking for a takedown. Carmo tries to sprawl out of it but Kuklinski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Carmo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carmo closes the distance and pushes Kuklinski back into the ropes.
Kuklinski manages to pull guard.
Kuklinski working for a triangle but Carmo defends it easily.
Kuklinski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmo is looking to advance position but Kuklinski won't allow it.
Kuklinski's coaches at Jed's Gym 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.
Kuklinski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carmo looking to pass the guard.
Carmo wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
Kuklinski is trying to keep Carmo in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski 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: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Carmo
Carmo is refusing to be controlled, as Kuklinski sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuklinski wants to free his trapped foot but Carmo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuklinski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carmo is just riding it out for now. Kuklinski eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuklinski is taking a breather. Carmo 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Carmo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carmo wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carmo defends it well.
Kuklinski trying to control the pace.
Kuklinski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carmo is just riding it out for now. Kuklinski eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carmo.
Kuklinski forces his way into half guard.
Carmo is looking to improve his position.
Kuklinski 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.
Kuklinski is trying to control. Carmo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski not doing much here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuklinski prevents Carmo from improving his position.
Kuklinski wants to control but Carmo is keeping him busy.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but Carmo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuklinski to get the leverage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is looking to control Kuklinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carmo avoid being mounted?
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but Carmo defending well.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura here.
Carmo tries to get to full guard but Kuklinski has control of the leg.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuklinski is looking to advance position but Carmo won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is in trouble now - Kuklinski has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (5) vs (0) Carmo
Kuklinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carmo is looking to escape.
Kuklinski controlling his opponent.
Kuklinski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuklinski controlling from the full mount.
Kuklinski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kuklinski avoids the attempt from Carmo to control.
Carmo is squirming around, avoiding Kuklinski's attempts to control the action.
Carmo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carmo stops Kuklinski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Carmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuklinski wants to control the pace but Carmo is squirming around nicely.
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine from mount but Carmo is having none of it.
Carmo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Carmo is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski moves into full mount! Carmo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (8) vs (0) Carmo
Carmo 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: Kuklinski (8) vs (2) Carmo
Carmo wants to control from the top but Kuklinski keeps moving.
Carmo sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Kuklinski doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Carmo paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Kuklinski - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski 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 super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kim Il Sung (ranked 1471 p4p, 39 weight class) and Xander Machado (ranked 5543 p4p, 118 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Il Sung might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Death in Vegas- Dirt. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kim Il Sung! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Xander Machado!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Il Sung gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Il Sung (2) vs (0) Machado
Il Sung wants to pass the guard but Machado is defending well.
Machado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Il Sung tries to pass to full mount but Machado defends it.
Il Sung slows the pace down in half guard.
Machado is not content to let Il Sung control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Il Sung'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Machado keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung is working for a kimura but Machado is defending it quite comfortably.
Machado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Il Sung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Il Sung's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Il Sung (2) vs (4) Machado
Il Sung is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Machado has locked on a rear naked choke here! Il Sung is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xander Machado!
In his post fight interview, Xander Machado started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Kim Il Sung stepped up to the mic, saying 'Eat my feces you filthy capitalist dog!'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1961 p4p, 47 weight class) and Roger De Santos (ranked 5620 p4p, 119 weight class). Morrison Jr.'s entrance music is Face The Pain. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Roger De Santos!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morrison Jr. is fending him off so far but De Santos persists. Nope, Morrison Jr. circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrison Jr., which made it look bad.
De Santos gets caught napping as Morrison Jr. dives in and scores a takedown. De Santos manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) De Santos
De Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Morrison Jr. advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morrison Jr. is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Santos wants to improve his position but Morrison Jr. is controlling well.
De Santos is positioning himself well to prevent Morrison Jr. advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morrison Jr. frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (0) De Santos
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Santos tries to reverse the position but Morrison Jr. maintains control.
Morrison Jr. working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
De Santos wants to control but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but De Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Santos working to try and regain half guard.
De Santos is squirming around, avoiding Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Santos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is working for a submission of some sort.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morrison Jr. wants to work for an arm triangle but De Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morrison Jr. is keen to just control but De Santos is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is trying to work for a kimura but De Santos is defending well.
Morrison Jr. is looking to advance position but De Santos won't allow it.
De Santos tries to roll over but Morrison Jr. keeps him under control.
Morrison Jr. controlling the action here.
Morrison Jr. is thwarting De Santos's attempts to control the position.
De Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to advance to full mount but De Santos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
De Santos looking to control.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Santos controls Morrison Jr. momentarily but Morrison Jr. frees himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. won't allow De Santos to sweep him here.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but De Santos is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but De Santos is keeping the position.
Morrison Jr. controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morrison Jr. slips nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is keen to just control but De Santos is a slippery customer.
De Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison Jr. performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Santos is looking to control Morrison Jr.'s leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Santos avoid being mounted?
Morrison Jr. wants to take a breather but De Santos is having none of it.
De Santos is looking to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. trying to control from half guard but De Santos is working away.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on De Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Santos is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Santos tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura here.
Morrison Jr. perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Santos is trying to control but Morrison Jr. passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (8) vs (0) De Santos
De Santos regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is controlling Morrison Jr.'s position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Santos.
De Santos 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.
Morrison Jr. controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Santos 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.
De Santos is trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but De Santos is retaining full guard.
Morrison Jr. postures up.
Morrison Jr. is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Santos is keeping the position for now.
De Santos trying to control the position.
De Santos controlling the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
De Santos working a defensive guard but Morrison Jr. passes into half guard.
De Santos wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy.
De Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking to advance position but De Santos won't allow it.
De Santos is trying to control but can't.
Morrison Jr. tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morrison Jr. is keen to just control but De Santos is a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is thwarting De Santos's attempts to control the position.
De Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison Jr. is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison Jr. sits in half guard.
Morrison Jr. tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
De Santos tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg.
Morrison Jr. wants to free his trapped foot but De Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Santos tries to roll over but Morrison Jr. keeps him under control.
De Santos has a hand on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Morrison Jr. takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (11) vs (0) De Santos
Morrison Jr. can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Santos is looking to escape.
De Santos is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De Santos is trying to maintain the position but Morrison Jr. is very close to passing his half guard.
Morrison Jr. passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for De Santos! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (14) vs (0) De Santos
De Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is squirming around, avoiding Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the action.
De Santos regains half guard.
De Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
De Santos is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison Jr. passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (17) vs (0) De Santos
Morrison Jr. is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. De Santos is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (20) vs (0) De Santos
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
David Morrison Jr. decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Roger De Santos spoke after the fight, saying 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matt Chiasson (ranked 4095 p4p, 89 weight class) and Charley Hanagan (ranked 1781 p4p, 42 weight class). Hanagan has chosen Guilty Until Proven Innocent as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Charley Hanagan enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Matt Chiasson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chiasson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanagan wants a takedown but no success here.
Chiasson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hanagan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chiasson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hanagan is trying to defend but Chiasson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chiasson (2) vs (0) Hanagan
Chiasson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson is trying to work for a kimura but Hanagan is defending well.
Hanagan trying to control but Chiasson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanagan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chiasson postures up.
Chiasson being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanagan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chiasson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Chiasson'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chiasson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan is looking for a triangle but Chiasson pushes his legs off easily.
Hanagan wants to sweep here but Chiasson controlling him for the moment.
Hanagan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hanagan controls Chiasson momentarily but Chiasson frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanagan pulls Chiasson in to control the position.
Hanagan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chiasson being controlled here momentarily.
Hanagan controls Chiasson momentarily but Chiasson frees himself.
Chiasson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan wants to sweep here but Chiasson controlling him for the moment.
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanagan trying to keep a closed guard but Chiasson is proving a slippery customer.
Chiasson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan looking for a guillotine here but Chiasson defends easily.
Chiasson looking to sit in guard and control but Hanagan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chiasson (2) vs (2) Hanagan
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiasson is keeping the position for now.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chiasson controls Hanagan momentarily but Hanagan frees himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Chiasson is keeping the position.
Hanagan trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Hanagan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hanagan is fighting to break Chiasson's control of his arms but Chiasson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chiasson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Chiasson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chiasson pulls Hanagan in close to prevent any damage.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chiasson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan drops back looking for a leg! Chiasson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chiasson manages to kick Hanagan off! Hanagan jumps back into Chiasson's guard.
Chiasson trying to control the position.
Hanagan stands and throws Chiasson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (2) vs (5) Hanagan
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chiasson keeps working.
Chiasson is trying to control Hanagan's posture but Hanagan avoids it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan wants to control but Chiasson is keeping him busy.
Chiasson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chiasson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chiasson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chiasson is controlling Hanagan's trapped leg to prevent Hanagan from advancing to side control.
Chiasson wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
Chiasson wants to get back to full guard but Hanagan has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (2) vs (8) Hanagan
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan looking to secure an arm triangle but Chiasson defends it well.
Chiasson is looking to improve his position but Hanagan isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanagan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chiasson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chiasson (4) vs (8) Hanagan
Hanagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan looking for subs off his back but Chiasson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chiasson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (7) vs (8) Hanagan
Chiasson prevents Hanagan from getting the reversal.
Chiasson tries to control but Hanagan wriggling away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is working to get back to half guard.
Chiasson tries to control but Hanagan wriggling away.
Hanagan is looking to improve his position but Chiasson isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan tries to improve his position but instead Chiasson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chiasson (10) vs (8) Hanagan
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiasson takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
The defeated Charley Hanagan had this to say: 'I SHIT MYSELF WHEN I SCREAM AT THE VOICES IN MY SLEEP NO DON'T DO IT WHERE'D YOU GO HUH HUH HUH WHERE AM I.. FUCK!!!!!!!'. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 2003 p4p, 52 weight class) and Derek Rogan (ranked 4832 p4p, 169 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diame Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Get It On The Floor. Dumba Diame Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dumba Diame Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Derek Rogan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diame Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogan on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogan's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diame Jr (2) vs (0) Rogan
Diame Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rogan working for a triangle but Diame Jr defends it easily.
Rogan keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass.
Rogan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diame Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diame Jr defends well.
Rogan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rogan can't keep his opponent in guard - Diame Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rogan actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diame Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diame Jr passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (5) vs (0) Rogan
Rogan is desperately trying to improve his position but Diame Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
Rogan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr trying to control but Rogan is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogan is trying desperately to improve position.
Rogan is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action.
Rogan is trying desperately to improve position.
Rogan wants to control but Diame Jr is having none of it.
Diame Jr trying to control but Rogan is having none of it.
Diame Jr fails to move to back control.
Diame Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diame Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rogan tries to hold on but Diame Jr pushes him away.
Rogan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diame Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rogan regains half guard.
Diame Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (8) vs (0) Rogan
Rogan is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Diame Jr (11) vs (0) Rogan
Diame Jr biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diame Jr tries to keep control of the position but Rogan is staying busy.
Rogan can't escape the position.
Rogan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diame Jr has the hooks in. Rogan is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Diame Jr passes his arm under Rogan's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Rogan taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), into his post fight interview. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 848 p4p, 98 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 22271 p4p, 532 weight class). Pavlov comes into the arena with Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights blaring out of the sound system. Matvey Pavlov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov shoots in and gets a takedown into Mendes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Mendes
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Mendes looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Mendes
Pavlov tries for a kimura but Mendes is defending well.
Mendes controls the position for a moment.
Mendes tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pavlov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mendes's legs.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Mendes is working away.
Mendes 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.
Pavlov tries for a kimura but Mendes is defending well.
Mendes is holding Pavlov down, trying to stall.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Mendes is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
Mendes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mendes wants to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
Mendes is trying to escape the mount.
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
Mendes working to try and regain half guard.
Mendes has given up his back here. Will Pavlov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Mendes
Pavlov pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mendes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendes has managed to get both his arms back between Pavlov's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.
Pavlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov 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.
Mendes passes into half guard.
Mendes trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Mendes wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Mendes content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mendes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendes has managed to get both his arms back between Pavlov's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendes is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Mendes 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.
Pavlov actively working from the bottom here.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Mendes is controlling the pace.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendes is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Pavlov controlling Mendes's posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendes controls the pace.
Pavlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendes passes Pavlov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (14) vs (2) Mendes
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov gave a mention to Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mark Tyme (ranked 346 p4p, 46 weight class) and Guillaume Dupre (ranked 4849 p4p, 379 weight class). Tyme 's entrance music is Here Comes The Money. A fine choice. Guillaume Dupre looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Mark Tyme ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Guillaume Dupre!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dupre is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tyme 's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tyme (0) vs (2) Dupre
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tyme actively working from the bottom here.
Tyme is looking for a sweep. Dupre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tyme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupre pulls his head out easily.
Tyme is positioning himself well to prevent Dupre advancing to mount.
Tyme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupre pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupre controlling the pace.
Dupre is thwarting Tyme 's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyme won't allow Dupre to pass to mount.
Tyme is in trouble now - Dupre has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tyme (0) vs (5) Dupre
Tyme is looking to improve his position but Dupre isn't that keen on the idea.
Dupre moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Tyme (0) vs (8) Dupre
Tyme is in bad spot here.
Dupre trying to control.
Tyme tries to roll but Dupre sticks to his back.
Tyme trying to control the action but Dupre just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Tyme right now.
Tyme prevents Dupre from getting a body triangle.
Dupre working for the choke.
Dupre looks winded!
Tyme trying to control but not successfully.
Tyme wants to escape the position.
Tyme tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dupre wants to control but Tyme has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupre is thwarting Tyme 's attempts to control the position.
Tyme makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tyme .
Dupre won't allow Tyme to sweep him here.
Tyme looking for a guillotine here but Dupre defends easily.
Tyme has his hands on Dupre's head, controlling the position.
Tyme escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dupre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupre postures up.
Dupre is posturing up here but Tyme has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dupre tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dupre has to tap! Slick submission there by Tyme !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Tyme !
After the big win, Mark Tyme made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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