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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 12610 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martez Lopez (ranked 2903 p4p, 412 weight class). Martez Lopez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Martez Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.
Lopez jumps guard and drags Kimura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Lopez
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez passes Kimura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lopez in particular looking to stall.
Lopez is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Lopez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Lopez
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Lopez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Lopez looking to secure an arm triangle but Kimura defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lopez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kimura turns into him and now he's in Lopez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (5) Lopez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lopez wants to improve his position but instead Kimura has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura'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.
Lopez has his hands clasped together around Kimura's back. He's all about the action.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Lopez defends it.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard but Kimura has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (5) Lopez
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura wants to control but Lopez has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
Kimura is just content to waste time from the top position. Lopez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Lopez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (5) vs (7) Lopez
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (7) vs (7) Lopez
Kimura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lopez's guard.
Kimura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lopez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lopez.
Kimura passes Lopez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lopez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez 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.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez is still trying to improve position.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Lopez controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura pushes down on Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lopez is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez moves into full guard.
Kimura 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.
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Kimura controlling from the top position.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (7) vs (9) Lopez
Lopez won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Lopez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lopez tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
Kimura is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lopez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopez forces his way into half guard.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura is controlling Lopez's trapped leg to prevent Lopez from advancing to side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
Lopez is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Lopez is working for a submission of some sort.
Lopez wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lopez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (7) vs (12) Lopez
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lopez pulls his head out easily.
Lopez wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
Lopez is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
Kimura won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Kimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopez defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kimura looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lopez wins on points by 12 to 7.
Martez Lopez 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jordi Joestar (ranked 2229 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Machado (ranked 6305 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Joestar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stand Proud. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jordi Joestar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Xander Machado!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Machado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joestar but Joestar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Machado tries to get set, Joestar tries to push him back and clinch up but Machado manages to avoid the attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado.
Machado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joestar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Machado tries to get set, Joestar tries to push him back and clinch up but Machado manages to avoid the attempt.
Jordi Joestar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xander Machado.
Joestar moves into the clinch successfully.
Machado has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Joestar after a bit of a struggle.
Joestar stops a takedown attempt from Machado.
Joestar pulls guard effortlessly.
Joestar trying to control the position.
Joestar is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machado is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar working a defensive guard here.
Joestar 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: Joestar (2) vs (0) Machado
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Joestar'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.
Machado is looking to get back to full guard here but Joestar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (5) vs (0) Machado
Joestar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to improve position but can't.
Machado is not content to let Joestar control the position.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (5) vs (2) Machado
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar wants to control the action here but instead Machado manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (5) vs (5) Machado
Machado wants to take Joestar's back here but Joestar is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Machado takes Joestar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Joestar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Joestar (5) vs (8) Machado
Joestar trying to control the hands but Machado won't let him.
Joestar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Joestar tries to roll but Machado sticks to his back.
Joestar is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado tries to get the hooks in deep but Joestar pushed the leg off.
Joestar tries to escape the position.
Machado tries to get the hooks in deep but Joestar pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Joestar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Machado's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Joestar trying to control the action but Machado just sinks the hooks in.
Joestar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Machado's guard. Nice work there by Joestar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (7) vs (8) Machado
Machado looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Joestar has picked Machado up and slammed him! Machado can't keep hold of the triangle and Joestar manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (10) vs (8) Machado
Machado is looking for a sweep.
Joestar wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Machado has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joestar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Machado, who protects the arm well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joestar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Joestar wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
Machado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joestar off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joestar (10) vs (12) Machado
Joestar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Machado biding his time, controlling Joestar.
Joestar wants to control his opponent's hands but Machado gets his hands free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joestar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Joestar is looking to improve his position but Machado isn't that keen on the idea.
Joestar is squirming around, avoiding Machado's attempts to control the action.
Joestar gets back to half guard.
Joestar is looking to control Machado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joestar avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joestar wants to get back to full guard.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joestar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machado is still trying to improve position.
Machado is keen to just control but Joestar is a slippery customer.
Joestar won't allow Machado to pass to mount.
Machado is taking a breather. Joestar 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.
Joestar wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machado uses his free foot to push down on Joestar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Joestar. Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (10) vs (15) Machado
Machado manages to capitalize on a mistake by Joestar to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Joestar (10) vs (18) Machado
Joestar is trying to break free.
Joestar turns into Machado and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (12) vs (18) Machado
Joestar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joestar is looking to advance position but Machado has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joestar (12) vs (22) Machado
Joestar can't escape the position.
Machado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joestar is looking to escape.
Joestar tries to hold on but Machado pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Machado content just to control the position here.
Machado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joestar is looking to escape.
Joestar is trying desperately to improve position.
Joestar regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joestar tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Joestar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joestar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joestar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (14) vs (22) Machado
Joestar trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joestar looking to sit in guard and control but Machado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (14) vs (24) Machado
Joestar keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Machado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joestar controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Machado forces his way into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Machado prevents Joestar from improving his position.
Machado works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (14) vs (27) Machado
Joestar wants to control but Machado postures up.
Machado tries to move into full mount but can't pass Joestar's legs.
You can see the frustration on Joestar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Machado advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Joestar (14) vs (29) Machado
Joestar regains half guard.
Machado wants to control but Joestar is keeping him busy.
Machado trying to mount his opponent but Joestar defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado is trying to control. Joestar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joestar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Machado wins on points by 29 to 14.
A very excited looking Xander Machado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 5285 p4p, 426 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 1812 p4p, 276 weight class). Slevin comes to the cage accompanied by timber. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Slevin clinches up with Jitsu and pushes him back against the cage.
Slevin fails to pull guard.
Jitsu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jitsu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Slevin preventing the sweep.
Slevin wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Slevin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin 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.
Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slevin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu trying to keep a closed guard but Slevin is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitsu is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Slevin defends easily.
Slevin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slevin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slevin wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Jitsu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Slevin escapes and throws Jitsu's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (3) vs (0) Jitsu
We've been hearing good reports from Slevin'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.
Slevin is looking to take a break and control but Jitsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slevin tries for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well.
Jitsu 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.
Jitsu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jitsu is refusing to be controlled, as Slevin sits in half guard.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Slevin is stalling here. Jitsu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Slevin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jitsu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slevin (3) vs (4) Jitsu
Jitsu trying to control the position but Slevin is working away.
You can see the frustration on Slevin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slevin is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slevin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slevin is trying to improve his position.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Slevin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Slevin can't do much from the bottom here.
Slevin is trying to improve his position.
Slevin is trying to escape the position but Jitsu is controlling the position.
Slevin is trying to control Jitsu's posture but Jitsu avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to take a break and control but Slevin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slevin tries to buck Jitsu off but Jitsu is having none of it.
Slevin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jitsu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Slevin reverses the position - he's now on top in Jitsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (5) vs (4) Jitsu
Slevin has gone for a leg lock! Jitsu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slevin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (5) vs (6) Jitsu
Jitsu is fighting to break Slevin's control of his arms but Slevin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Slevin working for a triangle but Jitsu defends it easily.
Jitsu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (5) vs (9) Jitsu
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is looking for a sweep.
Jitsu just content to control the position.
Jitsu trying to control the position but Slevin is working away.
Slevin is looking to reverse the position.
Slevin is working hard here to advance position.
Jitsu controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Slevin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jitsu trying to control the action but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Jitsu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slevin, who protects the arm well.
Slevin is trying to control Jitsu's posture but Jitsu avoids it.
Jitsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slevin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slevin is looking for a sweep.
Slevin is not content to let Jitsu control the position.
Slevin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin wants to control but Jitsu postures up.
Slevin is not content to let Jitsu control the position.
Jitsu taking a breather here.
Slevin wants to control but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slevin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slevin regains half guard.
Slevin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin actively working from the bottom here.
Jitsu trying to pass the guard but Slevin defending well.
Slevin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Slevin is keeping the position.
Slevin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jitsu defends it easily.
Jitsu passes Slevin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slevin looking for subs from the bottom but Jitsu mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (5) vs (12) Jitsu
Jitsu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slevin is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slevin regains half guard.
Slevin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slevin.
Slevin looking for a guillotine here but Jitsu defends easily.
Slevin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jitsu stacks Slevin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jitsu! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (5) vs (15) Jitsu
Jitsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slevin keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu working away.
Jitsu trying to control the action but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jitsu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Slevin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Slevin is pressing down on Jitsu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Slevin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu is stalling in the full guard.
Slevin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Slevin is keeping the position.
Slevin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin trying to control the position.
Jitsu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slevin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jitsu has managed to get both his arms back between Slevin's legs - danger averted.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
Jitsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jitsu forces his way into half guard.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura but Slevin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jitsu to get the leverage.
Jitsu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (5) vs (18) Jitsu
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Slevin trying to control but Jitsu postures up.
Slevin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slevin is refusing to be controlled, as Jitsu sits in half guard.
Slevin tries to get to full guard but Jitsu has control of the leg.
Jitsu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slevin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jitsu.
Jitsu prevents Slevin from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Slevin actively working from the bottom here.
Jitsu tries to pass to full mount but Slevin defends it.
Jitsu is stalling here. Slevin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jitsu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Slevin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slevin (9) vs (18) Jitsu
Jitsu tries to bench press Slevin off him but Slevin keeps the position.
Jitsu is trying to control Slevin's posture but Slevin avoids it.
Slevin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working.
Slevin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jitsu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep.
Slevin trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Slevin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jitsu, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Jitsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitsu is looking to regain half guard here but Slevin keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jitsu wins on points by 18 to 9.
Jiu Jitsu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tony Slevin spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Professor Dickweed (ranked 1906 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 12339 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Indigo Starseed was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Professor Dickweed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Starseed looks for a takedown but Dickweed sprawls well.
Dickweed shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Starseed is trying to defend but Dickweed 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: Dickweed (2) vs (0) Starseed
Dickweed is pressing down on Starseed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Starseed is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickweed 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.
Dickweed trying to control from half guard but Starseed is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickweed is really struggling to control Starseed but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dickweed is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Starseed reverses the position - he's now on top in Dickweed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (2) vs (2) Starseed
Starseed sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dickweed working for a triangle but Starseed defends it easily.
Dickweed managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed keeping moving, preventing Starseed from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dickweed holds on and takes a little breather.
Dickweed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dickweed holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickweed working a defensive guard here.
Dickweed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Starseed defends it easily.
Dickweed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starseed stopping the sweep attempt from Dickweed.
Starseed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dickweed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Starseed has managed to get both his arms back between Dickweed's legs - danger averted.
Dickweed looking for a guillotine here but Starseed defends easily.
Starseed looking to pass the guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Starseed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed trying to keep a closed guard but Starseed is proving a slippery customer.
Starseed stopping the sweep attempt from Dickweed.
Starseed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dickweed controls Starseed momentarily but Starseed frees himself.
Starseed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dickweed wants to control but Starseed passes easily into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed is trying to get back to full guard.
Dickweed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Starseed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickweed keeps working.
Dickweed is controlling Starseed's trapped leg to prevent Starseed from advancing to side control.
Starseed trying to mount his opponent but Dickweed defends it.
Dickweed tries to roll over but Starseed keeps him under control.
Dickweed gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starseed preventing the sweep.
Dickweed is trying to control the position but Starseed postures up.
Dickweed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dickweed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Starseed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dickweed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Starseed defends it easily.
Dickweed controls Starseed momentarily but Starseed frees himself.
Starseed preventing the sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed trying to keep a closed guard but Starseed is proving a slippery customer.
Dickweed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Starseed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dickweed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Starseed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dickweed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dickweed is trying to keep Starseed in close.
Dickweed is pulling down on Starseed's head to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Starseed controls the pace.
Starseed's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dickweed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starseed is one step ahead there.
Dickweed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Starseed passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controlling the pace.
Dickweed trying to control but Starseed postures up.
Dickweed is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Starseed jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (2) vs (5) Starseed
Dickweed is trying to control Starseed's posture but Starseed avoids it.
Dickweed is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dickweed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dickweed is looking to regain half guard here but Starseed keeps moving and retains side control.
Dickweed is trying to control Starseed's posture but Starseed avoids it.
Starseed controlling the position.
Dickweed wants to control but Starseed postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Starseed in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dickweed struggling a bit here.
Dickweed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dickweed struggling a bit here.
Dickweed tries to bench press Starseed off him but Starseed keeps the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed is working hard here to advance position.
Starseed controls the position from side control.
Dickweed is looking to regain half guard here but Starseed keeps moving and retains side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dickweed's face as Starseed controls the position.
Dickweed tries to bench press Starseed off him but Starseed keeps the position.
Dickweed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Starseed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickweed wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy.
Starseed stalling.
Dickweed wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dickweed.
Starseed controlling from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dickweed holds on and takes a little breather.
Starseed wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dickweed wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Starseed wins on points by 5 to 2.
Post fight, Indigo Starseed stared into the camera and said 'Man first off I want to say thank you to the creator for allowing me to show you all my true potential tonight, and then I would like to thank Broken Halo Pride! You are my blood and my family! I also want to say Garfield, your a a beast man, if you would have just laced off the lasagna I might no'. |
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