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OC! Grappling 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rickson Kimura (ranked 9094 p4p, 593 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 16536 p4p, 609 weight class). Holzken has chosen Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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 1 wins and 6 losses; Rickson Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kimura clinches with his opponent.
Holzken jumps into guard, dragging Kimura to the mat.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Holzken is keeping the position.
Holzken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Holzken working a defensive guard here.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Holzken is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura controlling from the top position.
Holzken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Holzken is retaining full guard.
Kimura slips nicely into half guard.
Holzken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Kimura 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Holzken defends the submission attempt.
Holzken is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Holzken tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Holzken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holzken.
Holzken controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holzken is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Holzken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holzken wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (3) vs (0) Holzken
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holzken keeps working.
Holzken is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Holzken wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Holzken regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holzken is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold.
Kimura seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Holzken is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rickson Kimura!
Our winner, Rickson Kimura, 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. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Vandam (ranked 3415 p4p, 359 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 13039 p4p, 597 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Billy Vandam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deeds instigates a clinch.
Vandam jumps guard and drags Deeds to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Deeds content to stall in guard here.
Vandam looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vandam is pulling down on Deeds's head. It's preventing any offense from Deeds, at least for the moment.
Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Vandam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandam trying to keep a closed guard but Deeds is proving a slippery customer.
Deeds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vandam is keeping the position for now.
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.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Vandam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vandam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deeds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Deeds might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Deeds 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.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Vandam keeps moving.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Deeds has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds passes Vandam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Deeds is looking to advance position but Vandam won't allow it.
Well, if Deeds 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.
Vandam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Deeds is looking for a kimura but Vandam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Deeds to get the leverage.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Vandam is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deeds in particular looking to stall.
Vandam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandam working a defensive guard here.
Deeds looking to pass the guard.
Deeds preventing the sweep.
Deeds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deeds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vandam's guard.
Deeds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Deeds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vandam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vandam is in trouble now - Deeds has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (0) vs (3) Deeds
Vandam is looking to improve his position but Deeds isn't that keen on the idea.
Deeds controlling the position easily from mount.
Deeds seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vandam is holding on tight.
Vandam is looking to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to control but Vandam wriggling away.
Deeds has hold of Vandam's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vandam manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vandam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Deeds tries to control but Vandam wriggling away.
Vandam tries to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
Deeds controlling the pace for now.
Deeds looking to control but Vandam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds controlling his opponent.
Vandam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Deeds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vandam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deeds is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vandam is surviving well by controlling Deeds's body position as best he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vandam is surviving well by controlling Deeds's body position as best he can.
Vandam sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Deeds wants to pass the guard but Vandam is defending well.
Vandam wants to get back to full guard.
Deeds moves into full mount! Vandam won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (0) vs (6) Deeds
Deeds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds fails to move to back control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deeds moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Vandam (0) vs (9) Deeds
Deeds is hanging on to Vandam's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Vandam right now.
Deeds is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vandam has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vandam defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vandam is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Deeds controlling well, preventing Vandam from escaping the position.
Deeds just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Vandam wants to escape the position.
Deeds is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Deeds keeps control of the position as Vandam tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Deeds controlling the positon.
Deeds looking to break Vandam's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vandam remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Deeds will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Deeds is looking for the choke from the back position but Vandam is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Deeds on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vandam is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Vandam is in bad spot here.
Vandam defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Deeds's arms.
Vandam is trying to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vandam turns into Deeds and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vandam (2) vs (9) Deeds
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Vandam from controlling successfully.
Deeds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vandam (2) vs (11) Deeds
Vandam working a defensive guard here.
Deeds controlling from the top position.
Vandam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well,Vandam is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vandam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deeds is aware though and is defending well.
Deeds looking to pass the guard.
Deeds stands and throws Vandam's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vandam (2) vs (14) Deeds
Deeds wants to control but Vandam is keeping him busy.
Deeds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vandam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Deeds has hold of Vandam's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vandam seems comfortable defending it but Deeds has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vandam is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vandam is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Deeds couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Longfellow Deeds! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 11818 p4p, 540 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 3139 p4p, 334 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jiu Jitsu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Starseed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jitsu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (0) vs (2) Jitsu
Jitsu passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (0) vs (5) Jitsu
Jitsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Starseed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starseed wants to control but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu trying to control the action but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Jitsu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jitsu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Jitsu stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Starseed, who protects the arm well.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Starseed has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Starseed's face as Jitsu controls the position.
Jitsu is trying to get an arm triangle but Starseed is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu taking a break here but Starseed is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jitsu is keen to just control but Starseed is a slippery customer.
Jitsu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jitsu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controlling the position well.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Starseed is defending well.
Jitsu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jitsu is pressing down on Starseed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Starseed is holding on for now.
Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura but Starseed is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is pressing down on Starseed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Starseed is holding on for now.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Starseed defends it well.
Starseed is staying active underneath Jitsu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jitsu is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jitsu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Starseed is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Starseed has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (5) Jitsu
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.
Starseed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Starseed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Starseed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jitsu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Starseed uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (5) vs (5) Jitsu
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is trying to improve his position.
Jitsu stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Jitsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Starseed taking a breather here.
Jitsu is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is looking to take a break and control but Jitsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jitsu wants to control but Starseed postures up.
Starseed is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jitsu will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jitsu struggling a bit here.
Jitsu is not content to let Starseed control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep.
Starseed working away.
Starseed controlling from side mount.
Jitsu is trying to control Starseed's posture but Starseed avoids it.
Jitsu tries to bench press Starseed off him but Starseed keeps the position.
Starseed is staying tight to Jitsu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jitsu gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Starseed prevents Jitsu from improving his position.
Jitsu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jitsu trying to control but Starseed postures up.
Starseed prevents Jitsu from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Starseed keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jitsu won't allow Starseed to pass to mount.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Starseed keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Starseed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Starseed is taking a breather. Jitsu 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.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Jitsu wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to get back to full guard but Starseed has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (8) vs (5) Jitsu
We've been hearing good reports from Starseed'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.
Jitsu trying to remain calm as Starseed controls from the top position.
Jitsu tries to improve position but can't.
Starseed controls the position.
Starseed'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.
Starseed working away.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Jitsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Starseed in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Jitsu is trying to improve his position.
Starseed is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jitsu will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Jitsu tries to bench press Starseed off him but Starseed keeps the position.
Jitsu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Starseed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jitsu trying to control from the bottom.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Starseed pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Starseed pulls his head out easily.
Starseed takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Starseed takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Post fight, Indigo Starseed took to the microphone: 'Man first off I want to say thank you to the creator for allowing me to show you all my true potential tonight, and then I would like to thank Broken Halo Pride! You are my blood and my family! I also want to say Garfield, your a a beast man, if you would have just laced off the lasagna I might no'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harold Shipman (ranked 760 p4p, 91 weight class) and Gray Vick (ranked 12324 p4p, 604 weight class). Shipman comes to the cage accompanied by I'll beat yo ass.. 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Harold Shipman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gray Vick!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shipman circles away.
Shipman rushes Vick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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 keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shipman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Shipman content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Vick has locked up a guillotine! Vick's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Shipman is holding on here and Vick must be using up a lot of energy. Shipman has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Vick gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gray Vick!
Gray Vick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Harold Shipman had this to say: 'Congratulations to Lopez he was the better man.'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jandre Vorster (ranked 4343 p4p, 437 weight class) and Fernando Diaz (ranked 16064 p4p, 600 weight class). Vorster kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Behemoth. Diaz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Boombastic (Mr Lover Lover) by Shaggy. Jandre Vorster had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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; Jandre Vorster! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Fernando Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vorster darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Vorster into the cage.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Vorster circles away.
Vorster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vorster rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Diaz seems keen to control Vorster's posture.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Vorster is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vorster doesn't defend quickly enough and Diaz has managed to lock this one up! Can Vorster escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Diaz on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fernando Diaz!
Fernando Diaz gave a mention to KAISER in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1147 p4p, 137 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11599 p4p, 583 weight class). Pavlov comes to the cage accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Aguilar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. 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 7 wins and 5 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov tries for a takedown but Aguilar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aguilar moves into the clinch successfully.
Aguilar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Aguilar
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aguilar trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlov 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.
Aguilar trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Aguilar being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
My spies in Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform me that Aguilar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aguilar is one step ahead there.
Pavlov is trying to keep Aguilar in close.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aguilar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Aguilar controlling him for the moment.
Aguilar trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but instead Aguilar has moved into half guard.
Pavlov is staying active underneath Aguilar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavlov's guard.
Aguilar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Aguilar
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aguilar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aguilar working for a submission but Pavlov is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
Aguilar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aguilar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pavlov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Aguilar postures up.
Pavlov working to try and regain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aguilar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Aguilar is controlling well.
Aguilar is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Aguilar is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Aguilar tries to pass.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Aguilar has passed into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Aguilar is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aguilar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aguilar moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (8) Aguilar
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
What's Pavlov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aguilar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aguilar is looking for a kimura here.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Aguilar is controlling well.
Aguilar is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aguilar passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (11) Aguilar
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Aguilar avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Aguilar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlov is looking to escape.
Aguilar looking for a guillotine from mount but Pavlov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Aguilar maintains control.
Aguilar trying to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov is trying desperately to improve position.
Aguilar has hold of Pavlov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pavlov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Aguilar pushes him away.
Aguilar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlov is looking to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pavlov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pavlov shrugs it off.
Aguilar avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Aguilar maintains control.
Aguilar trying to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Aguilar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavlov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Aguilar pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar has control of Pavlov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pavlov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Aguilar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aguilar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov wants to control but Aguilar is having none of it.
Aguilar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pavlov turns into him and now he's in Aguilar's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (11) Aguilar
Pavlov won't allow Aguilar to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar looking to control.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Aguilar is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Aguilar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aguilar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aguilar has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aguilar wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is keen to just control but Aguilar is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Alvin Aguilar 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 welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 7068 p4p, 552 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 4985 p4p, 476 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 4 wins and 4 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Claudiano has managed to clinch.
Claudiano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Claudiano
Claudiano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki 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.
Claudiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki looking to control.
Claudiano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Claudiano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
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.
Claudiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki has his hands on Claudiano's head, controlling the position.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Claudiano tries to pass.
Claudiano content to stall in guard here.
Claudiano trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claudiano pushing down on Aoki 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Claudiano is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claudiano wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
Claudiano is looking to stall here but Aoki recovers full guard.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Claudiano controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Claudiano won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Claudiano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claudiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claudiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Aoki wants to improve his position but instead Claudiano has moved into half guard.
Claudiano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Claudiano
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki tries to hold on but Claudiano pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano wants to control the pace but Aoki is squirming around nicely.
Aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Claudiano's attempts to control the action.
Claudiano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano can't control as he wanted to and Aoki manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Claudiano has control of the leg.
Claudiano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Claudiano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Claudiano seems to be working for a kimura but Aoki defends the submission attempt.
Claudiano is thwarting Aoki 's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano controlling the action here.
Aoki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Aoki has a hand on Claudiano's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Claudiano takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (8) Claudiano
Claudiano avoids the attempt from Aoki to control.
Claudiano controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Aoki regains half guard.
Claudiano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Aoki gets back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki 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: Aoki (2) vs (8) Claudiano
Claudiano is staying active underneath Aoki , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Claudiano is pressing down on Aoki 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki trying to control but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Aoki stands and throws Claudiano's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (8) Claudiano
Claudiano tries to improve position but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki taking a breather here.
Claudiano is trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki working away.
Aoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Claudiano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Claudiano is trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Claudiano is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Claudiano, who protects the arm well.
Claudiano is trying to control Aoki 's posture but Aoki avoids it.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano wins on points by 8 to 5. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 7229 p4p, 557 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 6778 p4p, 544 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the cage accompanied by Harbinger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 9 wins and 6 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui shoots in and gets a takedown into Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (2) Shui
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byhenikov 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.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Shui has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Byhenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shui manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (2) Shui
Byhenikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (2) Shui
Byhenikov wants to control but Shui is keeping him busy.
Byhenikov looking to control but instead Shui has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Byhenikov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Byhenikov is working away from the top position though.
Shui is trying to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Shui is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Shui is staying active underneath Byhenikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shui trying to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Shui defends it.
Shui is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shui knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shui manages to get to full guard.
Byhenikov being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shui keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
Shui wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shui working a defensive guard here.
Byhenikov passes into half guard.
Shui trying to control but Byhenikov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shui keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Shui is defending the position.
Byhenikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Shui won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Byhenikov is looking to pass Shui's guard but actually Shui recovers to full guard.
Byhenikov is fighting to break Shui's control of his arms but Shui is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shui looking for a sweep. Not yet Shui, not yet.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui looking for a triangle here. Byhenikov is fighting it but it looks tight! Shui pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Byhenikov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lin Shui! |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake (ranked 4650 p4p, 459 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4390 p4p, 443 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 9 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 12 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tamland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blake but Blake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tamland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tamland looks for a takedown but Blake sprawls well.
Michael Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamland.
Tamland shoots in but Blake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tamland fails with a takedown attempt.
Tamland shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blake is trying to defend but Tamland finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (0) vs (2) Tamland
Blake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamland pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is looking to improve his position.
Tamland controlling the pace.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but Blake defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tamland is looking to advance position but Blake won't allow it.
Blake tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
Blake is looking to control Tamland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blake avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control from Blake's half guard. Blake has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blake managing to control the position.
Tamland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake is trying to keep Tamland in close.
Blake being controlled here, momentarily.
Tamland passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (0) vs (5) Tamland
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blake manages to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blake is trying is best to control the position here.
Tamland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blake wants to control the action here but instead Tamland manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (0) vs (8) Tamland
Blake is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Blake is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Tamland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tamland wants to control but Blake has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blake is not content to let Tamland control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland not doing much here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tamland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tamland tries to pass to full mount but Blake defends it.
Tamland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (0) vs (11) Tamland
Tamland controlling his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Blake is squirming around nicely.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blake working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland controlling from mount.
Blake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Tamland might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Blake tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
Blake is working hard here to advance position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Well,Blake is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Tamland looking to control but Blake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Blake is looking to get to half guard.
We've been informed that Tamland has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blake is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Blake tries to lock up and control but Tamland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blake can't escape the position.
Tamland controlling his opponent.
Tamland trying to control but Blake is having none of it.
Blake is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 11 to 0.
After winning the bout, Brick Tamland 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 Police Officer (ranked 7592 p4p, 566 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 5029 p4p, 477 weight class). Tisoaka has chosen Festivo as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Police Officer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Tisoaka with that takedown attempt.
Officer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Officer wants to take the fight to the mat but Tisoaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Officer has Tisoaka 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 Tisoaka tumbling to the mat - Officer dives into Tisoaka's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Officer (2) vs (0) Tisoaka
Officer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tisoaka is keeping the position for now.
Tisoaka being controlled here, momentarily.
Tisoaka 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 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 one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka looking to control.
Officer stopping the sweep attempt from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Our spies down at at Fire Pro Wrestling World Gym inform us that Tisoaka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Officer postures up.
Officer content to stall in guard here.
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.
Officer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka pulls Officer in close to prevent any damage.
Tisoaka keeping full guard, as Officer tries to pass.
Officer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tisoaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Tisoaka, not yet.
Tisoaka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Officer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tisoaka keeping full guard, as Officer tries to pass.
Tisoaka wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Officer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tisoaka keeping moving, preventing Officer from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Officer tries to free his leg and advance position but Tisoaka is retaining full guard.
Officer 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.
Tisoaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Officer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (2) vs (2) Tisoaka
Officer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Officer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tisoaka manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Officer (4) vs (2) Tisoaka
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Officer stays in close to Tisoaka's body and controls the position.
Tisoaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka being controlled here, momentarily.
Officer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tisoaka trying to control the position.
Officer stopping the sweep attempt from Tisoaka.
Officer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Officer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Officer is fighting to break Tisoaka's control of his arms but Tisoaka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tisoaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tisoaka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Officer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka can't keep his opponent in guard - Officer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tisoaka wants to control but Officer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Officer controlling the pace.
Tisoaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tisoaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Tisoaka being controlled here, momentarily.
Officer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (7) vs (2) Tisoaka
Tisoaka tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Officer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tisoaka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tisoaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Officer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tisoaka keeps working.
Tisoaka manages to get back to half guard.
Tisoaka trying to control but Officer postures up.
Officer trying to pass the guard but Tisoaka defending well.
Officer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tisoaka is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tisoaka is looking for a sweep. Officer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Officer controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Officer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Officer is looking to advance position but Tisoaka won't allow it.
Officer is taking a breather. Tisoaka 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.
Officer works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Officer (10) vs (2) Tisoaka
Officer takes Tisoaka's back. Score +3 for taking back: Officer (13) vs (2) Tisoaka
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka tries to roll but Officer sticks to his back.
Officer controlling the position well here. Tisoaka rolled but Officer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tisoaka can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tisoaka can't escape the position.
Officer biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tisoaka can't escape the position.
Officer keeps control of the position easily here as Tisoaka tries to buck him off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to control.
Officer not allowing Tisoaka to control his hands.
Tisoaka is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tisoaka staying busy and making it hard for Officer to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka tries to roll but Officer sticks to his back.
Officer keeps control of the position easily here as Tisoaka tries to buck him off.
Officer not allowing Tisoaka to control his hands.
Officer keeps control of the position easily here as Tisoaka tries to buck him off.
Officer is hanging on to Tisoaka's back as he tries to escape.
Officer controls the position.
Tisoaka tries to escape but Officer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tisoaka staying busy and making it hard for Officer to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka wants to escape the position.
Officer controls the position.
Officer trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Officer gets his hands free as Tisoaka looks to control.
Tisoaka rolls, trying to escape but Officer keeps control of the position.
Officer controlling the position well here. Tisoaka rolled but Officer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer controlling well, preventing Tisoaka from escaping the position.
Officer controlling the position well here. Tisoaka rolled but Officer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Further stalling from Officer.
Tisoaka wants to control his opponent's hands but Officer gets his hands free.
Officer keeps control of the position as Tisoaka tries to break free.
Officer controlling the position well here. Tisoaka rolled but Officer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Officer is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Officer.
Tisoaka tries to roll but Officer sticks to his back.
Officer controls the position.
I really don't envy Tisoaka right now.
Officer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tisoaka rolls, trying to escape but Officer keeps control of the position.
Good control from Officer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Officer takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Police Officer retains his welterweight title!
Police Officer made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Katuro Tisoaka stepped up to the mic, saying 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'. |
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