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OC! Grappling 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11805 p4p, 598 weight class) and Andrew Henry (ranked 16705 p4p, 618 weight class). Aguilar comes to the cage accompanied by Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. The crowd seem to be enjoying Henry 's choice of entrance music: knuck if you buck . Andrew Henry told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Alvin Aguilar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Andrew Henry !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry shoots in but no luck this time.
Aguilar closes the distance and pushes Henry back into the cage.
Aguilar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Henry uses from the top position.
Aguilar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aguilar controls Henry momentarily but Henry frees himself.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aguilar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henry manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (0) Henry
Henry is trying to control the position but Aguilar postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
Aguilar forces his way into half guard.
Henry is trying is best to control the position here.
Henry trying to hold on to Aguilar's head to control him but Aguilar postures up.
Aguilar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aguilar is working for a submission of some sort.
Aguilar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Henry wants to improve his position but Aguilar is controlling well.
Henry is trying to maintain the position but Aguilar is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar 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.
Aguilar content to control rather than advance.
Aguilar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henry is trying to maintain the position but Aguilar is very close to passing his half guard.
Henry 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is holding on to half guard well.
Aguilar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Henry trying to control but Aguilar postures up.
Henry is trying to get back to full guard.
Aguilar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Henry has his hands clasped together around Aguilar's back. He's all about the action.
Henry won't allow Aguilar to pass to mount.
Aguilar is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henry .
Henry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aguilar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (2) Henry
Aguilar looking for a triangle here. Henry is fighting it but it looks tight! Aguilar pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Henry is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alvin Aguilar!
A very excited looking Alvin Aguilar 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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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gray Vick (ranked 12532 p4p, 601 weight class) and Billy Vandam (ranked 3323 p4p, 341 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Gray Vick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Billy Vandam!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vandam rushes Vick and presses him up against the cage.
Vick ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vick can't keep his opponent in guard - Vandam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vick is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ramirez School Of Excellence, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vick is looking to improve his position.
Vandam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vandam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandam is working for a submission of some sort.
Vick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vandam pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick is trying to maintain the position but Vandam is very close to passing his half guard.
Vick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vandam is looking to pass Vick's guard but actually Vick recovers to full guard.
Vandam passes Vick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vandam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vandam trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vick has his foot on Vandam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vandam works his way back into a safe position though.
Vandam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vick is trying to keep Vandam in close.
Vick is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vandam has his hands clasped together but Vick extends and breaks Vandam's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Vick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gray Vick!
Gray Vick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13244 p4p, 623 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 6984 p4p, 535 weight class). Byhenikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harbinger. Igor Byhenikov 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Byhenikov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Deeds tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Byhenikov 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.
Byhenikov is looking to pass Deeds's guard but actually Deeds recovers to full guard.
Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byhenikov defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov pushing down on Deeds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deeds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Byhenikov.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Deeds is defending the position.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds is pressing down on Byhenikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deeds seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Deeds 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.
Deeds trying to control the position.
Byhenikov forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deeds regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deeds pulls Byhenikov in to control the position.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deeds wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Byhenikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deeds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byhenikov has managed to get both his arms back between Deeds's legs - danger averted.
Byhenikov passes into half guard.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Deeds is defending well.
Byhenikov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Deeds defend it? Byhenikov steps over the head and cranks it - Deeds is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Byhenikov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Byhenikov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Igor Byhenikov thanked Woodshins' Ship for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4870 p4p, 456 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 6204 p4p, 506 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Waldo Claudiano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Claudiano moves into the clinch.
Shui gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Claudiano (0) vs (2) Shui
Shui is trying to control. Claudiano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Claudiano's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Claudiano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
Shui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui lying in Claudiano's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Claudiano decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Shui taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Waldo Claudiano! |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Pablos (ranked 2070 p4p, 241 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 899 p4p, 111 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Pablo Pablos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camatta shoots in and bounces Pablos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pablos (0) vs (2) Camatta
Camatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablos has an active guard here but Camatta has managed to pass into half guard.
Camatta seems to be looking for submissions.
Pablos gets back to full guard.
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Pablos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pablos looking for a guillotine here but Camatta defends easily.
Camatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pablos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camatta has managed to get both his arms back between Pablos's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pablos is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Camatta frees his head nicely. Oh but Pablos has switched to an armbar! Camatta is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pablo Pablos!
A relieved looking Pablo Pablos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 582 p4p, 73 weight class) and Brodie Grundy (ranked 4990 p4p, 427 weight class). Galanos comes to the cage accompanied by oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Brodie Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Galanos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grundy as he jumps to the side.
Galanos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Grundy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Grundy wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy.
Grundy is doing well to control the position and prevent Galanos from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos is trying to work for a kimura but Grundy is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos passes into side control, despite Grundy's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (5) vs (0) Grundy
Grundy is trying to get back to half guard.
Grundy is still trying to improve position.
Grundy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Galanos trying to control the position but Grundy is working away.
A lull in the action here as Galanos stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Grundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.
Grundy wants to control but Galanos postures up.
Grundy is looking to reverse the position.
Galanos has control of an arm but Grundy manages to advance to Galanos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galanos (5) vs (4) Grundy
Grundy is looking for the choke from the back position but Galanos is controlling his hands well.
Grundy is not going to allow Galanos to sit and survive in this position.
Galanos tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Galanos taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brodie Grundy!
Brodie Grundy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 7367 p4p, 551 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 4223 p4p, 420 weight class). Vorster is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Behemoth. Vinnie Vincent is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Vinnie Vincent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vorster rushes Vincent and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vorster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vincent fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vincent moves into the clinch.
Vorster has clasped his hands together around Vincent's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vincent (0) vs (4) Vorster
Vorster looking to control but instead Vincent has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Vorster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vincent defends it well.
Vorster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster wants to control but Vincent is keeping him busy.
Vorster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster wants to control but Vincent is keeping him busy.
Vincent wants to control but Vorster is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorster is trying to work for a kimura but Vincent is defending well.
Vorster is looking to take a break and control but Vincent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorster keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vincent is staying active underneath Vorster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vorster sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vorster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (0) vs (7) Vorster
Vorster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vorster is looking to take a break and control but Vincent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vincent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vorster goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vincent has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vorster but great work by Vincent. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vincent (4) vs (7) Vorster
Vincent is staying tight to Vorster's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vincent'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.
Vorster struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vincent working away.
Vincent trying to control the position but Vorster is working away.
Vincent taking a breather here.
Vincent is looking to take a break and control but Vorster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vincent controlling the position from side mount.
Vorster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vorster trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vorster tries to roll over but Vincent keeps him under control.
Vincent controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to control from the bottom.
Vorster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vincent haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vorster is looking for a sweep. Vincent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vincent not doing much here.
Vorster tries to roll over but Vincent keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vorster looking for submissions off his back.
Vorster gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Vorster has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vincent preventing the sweep.
Vincent passes Vorster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vincent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vorster trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vincent (7) vs (7) Vorster
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vincent controlling from mount.
Vorster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vincent sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vorster wants to control but Vincent is having none of it.
Vincent controlling from the full mount.
Vorster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vorster tries to lock up and control but Vincent gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vorster is looking to get to half guard.
Vorster is trying to reverse the position but instead Vincent has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Vincent (10) vs (7) Vorster
Vorster trying to control the hands but Vincent won't let him.
Vincent biding his time, controlling Vorster.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vorster rolls, trying to escape but Vincent keeps control of the position.
Vincent is trying to stick to Vorster's back but Vorster is turning into Vincent. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vincent's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vorster. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vincent (10) vs (9) Vorster
Vorster wants to pass the guard but Vincent is keeping the position.
Vincent has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Vincent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vorster pushing down on Vincent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vincent trying to hold on to Vorster's head to control him but Vorster postures up.
Vorster is stalling here. Vincent is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vorster seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vincent has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vincent (14) vs (9) Vorster
Vorster is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent slows the pace down.
Vorster manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vorster wants to get back to full guard.
Vincent stalling.
Vincent is looking to advance position but Vorster won't allow it.
Vincent sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is looking for a sweep. Vincent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vincent tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vorster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vorster wants to control but Vincent is keeping busy.
Vorster holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vincent content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vincent trying to mount his opponent but Vorster defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
After winning the bout, Vinnie Vincent thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 4750 p4p, 447 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1107 p4p, 138 weight class). Tisoaka's entrance music is Festivo. A fine choice. Pavlov has chosen Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matvey Pavlov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Katuro Tisoaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tisoaka moves into range and clinches up with Pavlov.
Tisoaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown.
Tisoaka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pavlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pavlov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katuro Tisoaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tisoaka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pavlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pavlov stops a takedown attempt from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tisoaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlov can't get the takedown.
Pavlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tisoaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tisoaka gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tisoaka (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Tisoaka wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Tisoaka advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tisoaka preventing the sweep.
Pavlov pulls Tisoaka in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Pavlov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tisoaka is one step ahead there.
Tisoaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tisoaka controls the pace.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Tisoaka forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Tisoaka's head to control him but Tisoaka postures up.
Pavlov 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 has his hands clasped together around Tisoaka's back. He's all about the action.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard but Tisoaka has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is trying to control Tisoaka's posture but Tisoaka avoids it.
Pavlov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tisoaka is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tisoaka (7) vs (0) Pavlov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tisoaka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlov is looking to escape.
Pavlov is controlling an arm, preventing Tisoaka from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (10) vs (0) Pavlov
Tisoaka has the hooks in. Pavlov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka avoiding Pavlov 's attempts to control his hands.
Pavlov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tisoaka's guard. Nice work there by Pavlov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (10) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to move into half guard but instead Tisoaka has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (12) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tisoaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tisoaka postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tisoaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tisoaka looking to sit in guard and control but Pavlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (12) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tisoaka is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov passes Tisoaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Tisoaka trying to control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (12) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Tisoaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Tisoaka regains half guard.
Tisoaka is concentrating on defense, preventing Pavlov from advancing position.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Tisoaka wants to get back to full guard but Pavlov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (12) vs (10) Pavlov
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka struggling a bit here.
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Tisoaka blocks the move with his legs.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Tisoaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tisoaka is looking to reverse the position.
Tisoaka struggling a bit here.
Pavlov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pavlov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Tisoaka seems a little lost for a moment, as Pavlov dominates the positioning.
Tisoaka is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Tisoaka is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka being controlled for a moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Tisoaka is working away.
Tisoaka is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Tisoaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tisoaka takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
A victorious Katuro Tisoaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 6460 p4p, 512 weight class) and Michael Blake (ranked 4559 p4p, 438 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 9 losses; Michael Blake!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aoki avoids it really well and circles away.
Aoki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aoki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aoki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (4) vs (0) Blake
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki wants to control but Blake is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aoki 's best efforts.
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki .
Blake tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking to control Aoki 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blake avoid being mounted?
Blake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blake.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (7) vs (0) Blake
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blake regains half guard there - taking advantage of Aoki 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Aoki controlling the pace.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Aoki 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.
Aoki trying to control from Blake's half guard. Blake has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (7) vs (2) Blake
Aoki looking to control.
Blake is fighting to break Aoki 's control of his arms but Aoki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Blake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aoki wants to control the position but Blake says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Blake has control of the leg.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Blake trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blake trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Blake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki working a defensive guard but Blake passes into half guard.
Aoki moves into full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blake passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blake passes into half guard.
Blake is pressing down on Aoki 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aoki is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aoki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Blake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard but Blake has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (7) vs (5) Blake
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to control Blake's head but Blake pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Aoki is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Michael Blake!
A victorious Michael Blake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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