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OC! Grappling 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Marais (ranked 4046 p4p, 389 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 5933 p4p, 475 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marais might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Offspring - Come Out And Play. 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 0 wins and 1 losses; Brian Marais! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marais shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marais or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbosa, which made it look bad.
Barbosa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marais (0) vs (2) Barbosa
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.
Marais is staying active underneath Barbosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barbosa controlling the pace.
Marais wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Marais looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa trying to mount his opponent but Marais defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marais is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marais trying to control but Barbosa postures up.
Marais wants to control but Barbosa passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (0) vs (5) Barbosa
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marais, who protects the arm well.
Barbosa has hold of Marais's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Marais seems comfortable defending it but Barbosa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Marais is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Marais is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Barbosa couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caio Barbosa!
After the fight, Caio Barbosa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Brian Marais was interviewed post fight and said 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ishiihara Sakuraba (ranked 4744 p4p, 461 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 12348 p4p, 616 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vick lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (2) Vick
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Vick defends easily.
My spies in Ramirez School Of Excellence inform me that Vick has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sakuraba seems keen to control Vick's posture.
Vick trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vick passes Sakuraba's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sakuraba is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick slows the pace down in half guard.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Vick controlling the pace.
Vick wants to work for an arm triangle but Sakuraba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sakuraba wants to control but Vick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vick 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.
Vick is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vick trying to mount his opponent but Sakuraba defends it.
Sakuraba gets back to full guard.
Vick looking to pass the guard.
Sakuraba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vick trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vick preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking to control.
Vick stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
Vick is pushing down on Sakuraba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sakuraba is fighting to maintain full guard but Vick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vick uses his free foot to push down on Sakuraba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sakuraba. Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (5) Vick
Sakuraba wants to control but Vick is having none of it.
Vick controlling the pace for now.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vick passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (0) vs (8) Vick
Sakuraba 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: Sakuraba (2) vs (8) Vick
Sakuraba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuraba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vick wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sakuraba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (5) vs (8) Vick
Vick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sakuraba off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sakuraba (5) vs (12) Vick
Vick wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vick gets his hands free as Sakuraba looks to control.
Sakuraba tries to escape the position.
Vick looking to break Sakuraba's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sakuraba remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vick will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vick is persistently looking for the submission but Sakuraba is defending it well.
Sakuraba is in bad spot here.
Vick tries to keep control of the position but Sakuraba is staying busy.
Sakuraba turns into Vick and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (7) vs (12) Vick
Vick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakuraba controls the pace.
Vick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuraba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Sakuraba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vick working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to control but Sakuraba passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vick wants to sweep here but Sakuraba controlling him for the moment.
Sakuraba content to stall in guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vick 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.
Sakuraba postures up.
Vick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vick's guard.
Sakuraba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakuraba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakuraba's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sakuraba (7) vs (16) Vick
Vick is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Vick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba fending off the submission attempt from Vick.
Sakuraba is trying to break free.
Vick looking for the choke but no joy.
Vick is trying to stick to Sakuraba's back but Sakuraba is turning into Vick. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vick's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sakuraba. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (9) vs (16) Vick
Vick seems keen to control Sakuraba's posture.
Sakuraba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakuraba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vick trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
Vick has his hands on Sakuraba's head, controlling the position.
Sakuraba content to stall in guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vick for as long as he can get away with.
Vick is controlling Sakuraba's posture.
Sakuraba won't allow Vick to sweep him here.
Vick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sakuraba content to stall in guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vick looking to control.
Sakuraba slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Vick is retaining full guard.
Vick looking for a sweep. Not yet Vick, not yet.
Vick working for submissions but it's allowed Sakuraba to get to half guard.
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
Sakuraba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sakuraba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vick is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sakuraba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sakuraba works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (12) vs (16) Vick
Vick is looking for a sweep.
Sakuraba tries to move to mount but Vick blocks the move with his legs.
Vick gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vick actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vick wins on points by 16 to 12.
A very excited looking Gray Vick 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Vandam (ranked 3355 p4p, 349 weight class) and Andrew Henry (ranked 16519 p4p, 597 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Henry 's choice of entrance music: knuck if you buck . 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 Andrew Henry was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Billy Vandam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Andrew Henry !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Henry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vandam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henry somewhat.
Vandam seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vandam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vandam (2) vs (0) Henry
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry is controlling Vandam's trapped leg to prevent Vandam from advancing to side control.
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.
Vandam wants to pass the guard but Henry is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vandam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henry keeps working.
Vandam trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandam moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (5) vs (0) Henry
Henry manages to get back to half guard.
Henry wants to control but Vandam is keeping busy.
Vandam trying to control the action but Henry is working from the bottom.
Vandam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Henry is trying to maintain the position but Vandam is very close to passing his half guard.
Vandam is taking a breather. Henry 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.
Henry trying to control here.
Henry is not content to let Vandam control the position.
Henry is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vandam jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (8) vs (0) Henry
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to control Vandam's posture but Vandam avoids it.
Henry is being controlled here.
Henry tries to buck Vandam off but Vandam is having none of it.
Henry keeps trying to improve his position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Vandam moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Henry can't do much from the bottom here.
Henry tries to bench press Vandam off him but Vandam keeps the position.
Henry is trying to control Vandam's posture but Vandam avoids it.
The referee asks Vandam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vandam prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to get back to half guard.
Vandam taking a breather here.
Vandam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Henry has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vandam is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry holding on.
Henry is looking to regain half guard here but Vandam keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to control Vandam's posture but Vandam avoids it.
Henry is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vandam is staying active.
Vandam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vandam trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vandam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henry keeps working.
Vandam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henry is just riding it out for now. Vandam eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries to roll over but Vandam keeps him under control.
Henry regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vandam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henry has control of Vandam's left arm, preventing Vandam from doing any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry being controlled here, momentarily.
Vandam is fighting to break Henry 's control of his arms but Henry is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vandam wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Vandam is really struggling to control Henry but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Henry is trying to control the position but Vandam postures up.
Vandam is stalling in the full guard.
Henry looking to control but Vandam passes into half guard.
Vandam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vandam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry is positioning himself well to prevent Vandam advancing to mount.
Henry is pressing down on Vandam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vandam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vandam tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
Henry is pulling down on Vandam's head. It's preventing any offense from Vandam, at least for the moment.
Henry looking to control but Vandam passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry is concentrating on defense, preventing Vandam from advancing position.
Henry tries to roll over but Vandam keeps him under control.
Henry has a hand on Vandam's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vandam takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (11) vs (0) Henry
Vandam controlling from mount.
Henry can't escape the position.
Vandam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henry tries to hold on but Vandam postures up.
Vandam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Henry manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Henry 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
Henry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vandam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vandam working away.
Vandam trying to control the action but Henry is working from the bottom.
Henry is trying to get back to half guard.
Vandam taking a breather here.
Vandam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vandam is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vandam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henry gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henry keeping control of the position.
Henry wants to improve his position but Vandam is controlling well.
Henry is positioning himself well to prevent Vandam advancing to mount.
Vandam controlling the action here.
Vandam is thwarting Henry 's attempts to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vandam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Henry is looking to control Vandam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry avoid being mounted?
Henry controlling the position well.
Vandam passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Henry ! Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (14) vs (0) Henry
Vandam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Henry gets back to full guard.
Vandam controlling from the top position.
Henry controlling Vandam's posture.
Vandam controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vandam preventing the sweep.
Vandam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry is keeping the position for now.
Vandam stays in close to Henry 's body and controls the position.
Henry working a defensive guard here.
Vandam wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Henry holds on and takes a little breather.
Vandam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henry 's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry wants to get back to full guard.
Vandam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Henry manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vandam takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Billy Vandam spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13063 p4p, 613 weight class) and Harold Shipman (ranked 720 p4p, 88 weight class). Shipman has chosen I'll beat yo ass. as his entrance music. 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 13 wins and 10 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harold Shipman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deeds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deeds 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.
Shipman closes the distance and clinches.
Shipman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deeds.
Shipman has Deeds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deeds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shipman tries to score a body lock takedown but Deeds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shipman manages to pull guard.
Deeds seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shipman is looking for a triangle but Deeds pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shipman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deeds has managed to get both his arms back between Shipman's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shipman is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deeds defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shipman keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Shipman is keeping the position.
Shipman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Deeds is really struggling to control Shipman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Deeds preventing the sweep.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds preventing the sweep.
Deeds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shipman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shipman wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shipman looking to control.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shipman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is trying to control the position but Deeds postures up.
Shipman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (0) vs (2) Shipman
Shipman trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Shipman won't allow Deeds to sweep him here.
Deeds trying to keep a closed guard but Shipman is proving a slippery customer.
Shipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shipman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shipman trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shipman defends it easily.
Deeds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shipman content to stall in guard here.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Deeds pulls Shipman in close to prevent any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (2) Shipman
Deeds is fighting to break Shipman's control of his arms but Shipman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Deeds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shipman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.
Shipman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shipman keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Deeds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shipman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deeds has managed to get both his arms back between Shipman's legs - danger averted.
Deeds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shipman's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shipman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shipman is pressing down on Deeds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds content to stall in guard here.
Deeds advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (5) vs (2) Shipman
Shipman wants to control but Deeds postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shipman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shipman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Deeds off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (5) vs (6) Shipman
Deeds defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shipman's arms.
Deeds rolls, trying to escape but Shipman keeps control of the position.
Deeds is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Deeds trying to control the hands but Shipman won't let him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shipman keeps control of the position as Deeds tries to break free.
Shipman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Deeds defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Deeds is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shipman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shipman not allowing Deeds to control his hands.
Shipman working for the choke.
Deeds trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Deeds can't escape the position.
Deeds preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shipman.
Deeds tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is working hard here to advance position.
Shipman is persistently looking for the submission but Deeds is defending it well.
Shipman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Deeds defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Deeds rolls, trying to escape but Shipman keeps control of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Deeds knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Deeds for a finish.
Shipman is hanging on to Deeds's back as he tries to escape.
Shipman avoiding Deeds 's attempts to control his hands.
Shipman has the hooks in. Deeds is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shipman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shipman tightening his grip on Deeds, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shipman wins on points by 6 to 5.
Harold Shipman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lin Shui (ranked 6487 p4p, 525 weight class) and Jandre Vorster (ranked 4285 p4p, 429 weight class). Vorster has chosen Behemoth as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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; Lin Shui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jandre Vorster!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui rushes Vorster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vorster has hold of one of Shui's legs. Shui is fighting the takedown attempt but Vorster gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shui (0) vs (2) Vorster
Shui 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.
Shui controlling Vorster's posture.
Shui will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorster looking to pass the guard.
Shui 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.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui is controlling Vorster's posture.
Shui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vorster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Shui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui managing to control the position.
Vorster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui 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: Shui (2) vs (2) Vorster
Shui prevents Vorster from improving his position.
Vorster trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shui in particular looking to stall.
Shui is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Shui seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui tries to pass to full mount but Vorster defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vorster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vorster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shui has managed to get both his arms back between Vorster's legs - danger averted.
Vorster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shui is pushing down on Vorster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vorster is fighting to maintain full guard but Shui has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shui prevents Vorster from improving his position.
Vorster 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.
Vorster controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui wants to pass to mount but Vorster is defending the position.
Shui moves into full mount! Vorster won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (5) vs (2) Vorster
Vorster is squirming around, avoiding Shui's attempts to control the action.
Shui controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shui looking to control but Vorster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shui swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lin Shui! |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11625 p4p, 589 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 7102 p4p, 545 weight class). Aguilar comes to the cage accompanied by Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. 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 18 wins and 10 losses; Alvin Aguilar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byhenikov drives through with a takedown into Aguilar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aguilar (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Byhenikov trying to advance position but Aguilar counters by regaining guard.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aguilar trying to keep a closed guard but Byhenikov is proving a slippery customer.
Aguilar wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar is working hard here to advance position.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov passes Aguilar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov prevents Aguilar from improving his position.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Aguilar wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Byhenikov is trying to work for a kimura but Aguilar is defending well.
Aguilar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aguilar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Byhenikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byhenikov trying to move into half guard but instead Aguilar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (2) vs (2) Byhenikov
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Aguilar is controlling well.
Aguilar wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping him busy.
Aguilar moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (5) vs (2) Byhenikov
Aguilar taking a breather here.
Byhenikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aguilar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Byhenikov wants to control but Aguilar postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Byhenikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Byhenikov.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Aguilar'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.
Byhenikov is looking to sweep but instead, Aguilar has passed into half guard.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Aguilar keeps him under control.
Aguilar seems to be working for a kimura but Byhenikov defends the submission attempt.
Byhenikov is staying active underneath Aguilar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Byhenikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is trying to control. Byhenikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov is refusing to be controlled, as Aguilar sits in half guard.
Aguilar is really struggling to control Byhenikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Byhenikov manages to get to full guard.
Aguilar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Byhenikov 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: Aguilar (5) vs (4) Byhenikov
Aguilar is in trouble now - Byhenikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (5) vs (7) Byhenikov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov has hold of Aguilar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aguilar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aguilar prevents Byhenikov from taking his back.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Byhenikov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Scotty's Yard. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Byhenikov takes Aguilar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Aguilar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Aguilar (5) vs (10) Byhenikov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking to control Aguilar but Aguilar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Byhenikov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Aguilar escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (7) vs (10) Byhenikov
Aguilar is trying to control. Byhenikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aguilar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (10) vs (10) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is squirming around, avoiding Aguilar's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling his opponent.
Byhenikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Aguilar wants to control the pace but Byhenikov is squirming around nicely.
Byhenikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aguilar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Byhenikov has worked his arm free - good work by Byhenikov!
Byhenikov tries to buck Aguilar off but Aguilar is having none of it.
The referee asks Aguilar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aguilar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Byhenikov is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar tries for a kimura but Byhenikov is defending well.
Aguilar slows the pace down.
Byhenikov is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aguilar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Byhenikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byhenikov is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov controls Aguilar momentarily but Aguilar frees himself.
Aguilar preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Aguilar advances to half guard.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov wants to control but Aguilar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Byhenikov wants to improve his position but Aguilar is controlling well.
Aguilar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Byhenikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (13) vs (10) Byhenikov
Aguilar has hold of Byhenikov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Byhenikov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aguilar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byhenikov is looking to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar looking to secure an arm triangle but Byhenikov defends it well.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Aguilar wants to take a breather but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Aguilar wants to pass to mount but Byhenikov is defending the position.
Aguilar seems to be looking for submissions.
Byhenikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (13) vs (12) Byhenikov
Byhenikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aguilar (13) vs (15) Byhenikov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Byhenikov trying to control the position but Aguilar is working away.
Byhenikov is trying to move to mount but Aguilar reverses beautifully and ends up in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (15) vs (15) Byhenikov
Aguilar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aguilar is pushing down on Byhenikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Byhenikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Aguilar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Aguilar keeps him under control.
Byhenikov moves into full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Aguilar controlling him for the moment.
Byhenikov keeping full guard, as Aguilar tries to pass.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Aguilar advances to half guard.
Byhenikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aguilar is trying to control the action in half guard but Byhenikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov moves into full guard.
Byhenikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aguilar is one step ahead there.
Aguilar passes into half guard.
Well, if Aguilar 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.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Aguilar keeps him under control.
Aguilar seems to be working for a kimura but Byhenikov defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Byhenikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Aguilar controlling him for the moment.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aguilar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aguilar (15) vs (17) Byhenikov
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguilar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aguilar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aguilar wants to sweep but no luck.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov is pressing down on Aguilar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aguilar is holding on for now.
Aguilar moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov wins on points by 17 to 15.
Our winner, Igor Byhenikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Alvin Aguilar spoke after the fight, saying 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 6711 p4p, 533 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 4901 p4p, 468 weight class). Tisoaka has chosen Festivo as his entrance music. Katuro Tisoaka has the eye of the tiger 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 4 wins and 3 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aoki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tisoaka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (4) vs (0) Tisoaka
I really don't envy Tisoaka right now.
Aoki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tisoaka knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tisoaka for a finish.
Tisoaka tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tisoaka defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aoki 's arms.
Aoki is trying to stick to Tisoaka's back but Tisoaka is turning into Aoki . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aoki 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tisoaka. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (4) vs (2) Tisoaka
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki seems keen to control Tisoaka's posture.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Tisoaka controlling him for the moment.
Aoki managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tisoaka has passed into half guard!
Aoki 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.
Tisoaka trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Aoki trying to control but Tisoaka postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tisoaka in particular looking to stall.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki gets full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Tisoaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Tisoaka preventing the sweep.
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tisoaka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aoki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tisoaka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aoki . Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (4) vs (5) Tisoaka
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki struggling a bit here.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Tisoaka from advancing position.
Tisoaka slows the pace down in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Tisoaka is keeping busy.
Tisoaka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aoki ! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (4) vs (8) Tisoaka
Tisoaka controlling the pace for now.
Aoki tries to hold on but Tisoaka pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling his opponent.
Aoki holds on for dear life.
Tisoaka looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tisoaka controlling his opponent.
Tisoaka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Tisoaka seems content to control.
Aoki trying to hold on to Tisoaka's head to control him but Tisoaka postures up.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Tisoaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tisoaka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aoki is doing well to control the position and prevent Tisoaka from advancing to side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka stalling.
Tisoaka works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (4) vs (11) Tisoaka
Tisoaka working away.
Aoki being controlled for a moment.
Tisoaka working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tisoaka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aoki is looking to control Tisoaka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Tisoaka trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
Tisoaka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aoki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tisoaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tisoaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tisoaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tisoaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tisoaka has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki 's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aoki looking to control.
Tisoaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tisoaka stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki .
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tisoaka passes Aoki 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki trying to control but Tisoaka postures up.
Tisoaka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aoki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tisoaka is working away from the top position though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tisoaka is thwarting Aoki 's attempts to control the position.
Aoki is positioning himself well to prevent Tisoaka advancing to mount.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki wants to control but Tisoaka is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tisoaka wins on points by 11 to 4.
Katuro Tisoaka 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 welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1113 p4p, 133 weight class) and Pablo Pablos (ranked 2163 p4p, 240 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pavlov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Pablo Pablos!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pavlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Pablos, which made it look bad.
Pablos looks for a takedown but Pavlov sprawls well.
Pavlov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pablos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Pablos
Pablos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pablos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov 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: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Pablos
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Pablos
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Pablos
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pablos for as long as he can get away with.
Pavlov prevents Pablos from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pablos tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pablos is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pablos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pablos is looking to escape.
Pablos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pablos tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pablos is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pablos is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Pablos is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pablos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pablos wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pablos looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pablos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pablos is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been informed that Pablos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Pablos defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Pavlov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Pablos
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov prevents Pablos from getting the reversal.
Pavlov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pablos is surviving well by controlling Pavlov's body position as best he can.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov looking to control but Pablos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pablos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Pablos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pablos looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Pablos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pablos is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Pavlov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pablos tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pavlov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Pablos
Pablos is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pablos is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pablos is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pablos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pablos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov prevents Pablos from improving his position.
Pavlov stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pablos actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pablos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (16) vs (2) Pablos
Pablos is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pablos looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov'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.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablos keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Pablos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (19) vs (2) Pablos
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pablos tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pablos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pablos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pablos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pablos 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: Pavlov (19) vs (4) Pablos
Pablos wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pablos has gone for a leg lock! Pavlov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pablos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (21) vs (4) Pablos
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pablos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pablos being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Pablo Pablos spoke after the fight, saying 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake (ranked 4608 p4p, 453 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 7618 p4p, 563 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 9 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown. Vincent tries to sprawl out of it but Blake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vincent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vincent gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vincent can't get the takedown.
Vincent wants a takedown but no success here.
Vincent works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (0) vs (2) Vincent
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Vincent has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (2) Vincent
Blake wants to pass the guard but Vincent is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vincent is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (4) Vincent
Vincent seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vincent postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Blake'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 two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent won't allow Blake to sweep him here.
Blake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vincent being controlled here momentarily.
Vincent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vincent controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vincent's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vincent got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vincent has managed to get both his arms back between Blake's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake keeping full guard, as Vincent tries to pass.
Blake pulls Vincent in close to prevent any damage.
Blake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vincent defends well.
Vincent seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Vincent 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.
Vincent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.
Vincent content to stall in guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blake 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: Blake (4) vs (4) Vincent
Blake controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blake is keen to just control but Vincent is a slippery customer.
Blake controlling the pace.
Blake wants to free his trapped foot but Vincent is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blake content to control rather than advance.
Blake prevents Vincent from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control from the bottom.
Vincent is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vincent is controlling Blake's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vincent won't allow Blake to pass to mount.
Blake wants to control but Vincent is keeping him busy.
Vincent is looking to improve his position.
Blake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blake is just content to waste time from the top position. Vincent takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vincent keeping full guard, as Blake tries to pass.
Vincent trying to control the position here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vincent's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blake passes into side control, despite Vincent's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (7) vs (4) Vincent
Vincent is looking for a sweep.
Blake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is not content to let Blake control the position.
Blake taking a breather here.
Vincent tries to bench press Blake off him but Blake keeps the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is being controlled here.
Vincent is looking to reverse the position.
Blake trying to control the action but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Blake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vincent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent can't do much from the bottom here.
Vincent regains half guard.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Vincent is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Michael Blake 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 Police Officer (ranked 7391 p4p, 555 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4960 p4p, 474 weight class). Waldo Claudiano is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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 16 wins and 6 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Officer has Claudiano up against the cage in a clinch.
Officer has Claudiano pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Officer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Claudiano tumbling to the mat - Officer dives into Claudiano's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Officer (2) vs (0) Claudiano
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.
Officer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Claudiano looking for a sweep. Not yet Claudiano, not yet.
Officer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
Claudiano has control of Officer's left arm, preventing Officer from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Officer'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 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Officer tries to free his leg and advance position but Claudiano is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Officer pushes down on Claudiano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Officer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Claudiano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Officer pulls his head out easily.
Officer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Claudiano wants to control but Officer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Officer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Officer is pressing down on Claudiano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Claudiano is holding on for now.
Claudiano looking for submissions off his back.
Officer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Officer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Officer pulls his head out easily.
Claudiano controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Officer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Officer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Claudiano! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (5) vs (0) Claudiano
Claudiano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer fails to take his opponent's back.
Officer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Officer fails to move to back control.
Claudiano working to try and regain half guard.
Claudiano keeps trying to improve his position.
Officer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Claudiano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Officer content just to control the position here.
Officer looking to control but Claudiano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Officer controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Officer postures up.
Officer looking to control but Claudiano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Officer controlling from mount.
Officer avoids the attempt from Claudiano to control.
Claudiano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer not doing much here.
Claudiano trying to hold on to Officer's head to control him but Officer postures up.
Officer prevents Claudiano from improving his position.
Officer is controlling the pace.
Claudiano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Officer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Officer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Officer (5) vs (4) Claudiano
Claudiano gets his hands free as Officer looks to control.
Claudiano looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Officer right now.
Claudiano is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Officer tries to escape but Claudiano has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano looking to break Officer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Officer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Claudiano will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Claudiano doesn't have the hooks in and Officer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (7) vs (4) Claudiano
Officer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Officer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Claudiano for as long as he can get away with.
Claudiano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Officer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Claudiano 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.
Officer stays in close to Claudiano's body and controls the position.
Claudiano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Officer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Officer trying to control the pace.
Officer continues to stall.
Officer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (10) vs (4) Claudiano
Claudiano wants to control but Officer is having none of it.
Officer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Claudiano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Officer controlling the position easily from mount.
Claudiano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Claudiano has given up his back here. Will Officer look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Officer (13) vs (4) Claudiano
Officer controls the action.
Claudiano trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Claudiano is trying to break free.
Officer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Claudiano tries to escape but Officer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Claudiano doesn't escape.
Officer controlling well, preventing Claudiano from escaping the position.
Officer controls the position.
Claudiano is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Officer tries to keep control of the position but Claudiano is staying busy.
Claudiano is in bad spot here.
Claudiano trying to control the position but Officer manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Officer controlling the position well here. Claudiano rolled but Officer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Claudiano right now.
Claudiano just trying to survive but Officer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Officer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Claudiano.
More hug and hope from Officer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Officer'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.
Claudiano tries to escape the position.
Officer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Claudiano looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is holding onto Officer's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Claudiano is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Officer.
Officer avoiding Claudiano 's attempts to control his hands.
Officer keeps control of the position as Claudiano tries to break free.
I would not like to be Claudiano right now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Officer is not going to allow Claudiano to sit and survive in this position.
Officer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Officer is trying to stick to Claudiano's back but Claudiano is turning into Officer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Officer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Claudiano. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (13) vs (6) Claudiano
Claudiano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano preventing the sweep.
Claudiano trying to control but Officer is working from the bottom.
Officer is trying to control the position but Claudiano postures up.
Claudiano stays in close to Officer's body and controls the position.
Officer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to sweep but no luck.
Officer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Claudiano has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (13) vs (9) Claudiano
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Claudiano working away.
Officer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Claudiano's best efforts.
Officer wants to improve his position but Claudiano is controlling well.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Claudiano 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.
Claudiano content to control rather than advance.
My spies in Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform me that Claudiano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Officer is pressing down on Claudiano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Claudiano being controlled here momentarily.
Officer looking for a sweep. Not yet Officer, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Officer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Claudiano controls the pace.
Officer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Claudiano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (15) vs (9) Claudiano
Claudiano working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Officer takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Police Officer retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Police Officer thanked Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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