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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Macho Man Savage (ranked 23385 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Liguy (ranked 20703 p4p, 0 weight class). Oleg Liguy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Macho Man Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oleg Liguy!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Savage closes the distance and clinches up with Liguy, looking for a takedown. Savage pushes Liguy against the cage but Liguy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Liguy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Savage's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (0) vs (2) Liguy
Liguy prevents Savage from improving his position.
Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Liguy.
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liguy pulls his head out easily.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savage tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage wants to improve his position but Liguy is controlling well.
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liguy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savage has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savage is refusing to be controlled, as Liguy sits in half guard.
Savage looking for submissions off his back.
Savage looking for submissions off his back.
Savage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liguy pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liguy is looking for a kimura here.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savage's coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to improve his position but Liguy is controlling well.
Savage looking for submissions off his back.
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liguy pulls his head out easily.
Savage is looking to get back to full guard here but Liguy has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (0) vs (5) Liguy
Savage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Liguy trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking to regain half guard here but Liguy keeps moving and retains side control.
Liguy is trying to get an arm triangle but Savage is defending well.
Savage is looking for a sweep.
Liguy is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Liguy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savage, who protects the arm well.
Liguy is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to bench press Liguy off him but Liguy keeps the position.
Liguy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liguy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Liguy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Liguy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Liguy moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Savage (0) vs (7) Liguy
Savage manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Savage looking for submissions off his back.
Savage actively working from the bottom here.
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Liguy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savage is just riding it out for now. Liguy eventually gives up the hold.
Liguy is looking for a kimura but Savage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Liguy to get the leverage.
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Liguy seems to be working for a kimura but Savage defends the submission attempt.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savage tries to get to full guard but Liguy has control of the leg.
Liguy is keen to just control but Savage is a slippery customer.
Savage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Savage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liguy is aware though and is defending well.
Liguy drops back looking for a leg! Savage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savage manages to kick Liguy off! Liguy jumps back into Savage's guard.
Savage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liguy defends well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Liguy passes Savage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savage looking for submissions off his back.
Liguy is working for a kimura but Savage is defending it quite comfortably.
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage tries to get to full guard but Liguy has control of the leg.
Liguy trying to control from half guard but Savage is working away.
Liguy seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Savage looking for submissions off his back.
Liguy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savage sees it coming and defends easily.
Liguy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Liguy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savage defends it well.
Savage actively working from the bottom here.
Liguy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Savage! Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (0) vs (10) Liguy
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Liguy is working for a guillotine from mount but Savage frees his head quite easily.
Savage is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Liguy working for a submission but Savage is keeping him at bay.
Savage is trying to escape the mount.
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Liguy's attempts to control the action.
Savage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Savage is working hard here to advance position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Savage regains half guard.
Liguy wants to take a breather but Savage is having none of it.
Savage is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Liguy is tapping! Great win for Savage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Macho Man Savage!
After winning the bout, Macho Man Savage 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shukman Gill (ranked 22966 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis C K (ranked 1391 p4p, 0 weight class). C K has chosen Louis C.K. Stand-Up Monologue - SNL as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Shukman Gill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Louis C K!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Gill with that takedown attempt.
C K rushes Gill and presses him up against the cage.
Gill is fighting off a takedown attempt but C K is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gill to the mat. Gill regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gill (0) vs (2) C K
C K works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gill wants to improve his position but C K is controlling well.
C K trying to control from half guard but Gill is working away.
Gill is looking for a sweep. C K is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gill wants to control but C K is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
C K seems to be working for a kimura but Gill defends the submission attempt.
C K is looking to advance position but Gill won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gill wants to improve his position but C K is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
C K is looking to advance position but Gill won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Gill'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.
Gill wants to get back to full guard.
C K wants to free his trapped foot but Gill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
C K is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gill! Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (0) vs (5) C K
C K with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gill wants to hold on but C K pushes him away.
C K has hold of Gill's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gill manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
C K looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gill is desperately trying to improve his position but C K has a good base and remains in mount.
C K trying to control but Gill is having none of it.
C K tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
C K moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gill has worked his arm free - good work by Gill!
C K wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gill keeps working.
C K is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gill struggling a bit here.
C K is trying to get an arm triangle but Gill is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
C K tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gill is trying to escape the position but C K is controlling the position.
Gill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
C K wants to free his trapped foot but Gill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gill actively working from the bottom here.
C K is looking to advance position but Gill won't allow it.
C K controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
C K wants to pass the guard but Gill is defending well.
C K is working for a submission of some sort.
C K sitting and controlling from the half guard.
My spies in Razor Sharp Training Systems inform me that C K has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gill tries to get to full guard but C K has control of the leg.
C K trying to control the pace.
Gill gets full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
C K wants to pass the guard but Gill is keeping the position.
C K is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gill keeping moving, preventing C K from controlling successfully.
Gill keeping full guard, as C K tries to pass.
C K trying to control the position from guard on top but Gill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gill looking to hit a scissor sweep but C K is one step ahead there.
C K trying to control the position from guard on top but Gill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gill can't keep his opponent in guard - C K advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
C K moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (0) vs (8) C K
That's six minutes gone in the round.
C K tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gill's legs.
C K advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gill (0) vs (10) C K
C K tries to control but Gill wriggling away.
C K is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gill is surviving well by controlling C K's body position as best he can.
C K goes for an armbar but Gill turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gill. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (2) vs (10) C K
Gill looking to pass the guard.
C K looking for a sweep. Not yet C K, not yet.
Gill is fighting to break C K's control of his arms but C K is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
C K is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gill defends well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gill won't allow C K to sweep him here.
Gill trying to control the position from guard on top but C K is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
C K looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as C K holds on and takes a little breather.
Gill trying to control but C K is working from the bottom.
C K is looking for a triangle but Gill pushes his legs off easily.
Gill wants to control from the top but C K keeps moving.
Gill stopping the sweep attempt from C K.
C K bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gill's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (2) vs (12) C K
C K advances to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
C K is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gill (2) vs (15) C K
Gill regains half guard.
Gill wants to get back to full guard.
C K is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gill looking for submissions off his back.
C K sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gill trying to control but C K postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gill wants to control but C K is keeping busy and won't allow it.
C K wants to control but Gill is keeping him busy.
Gill is defending against the submission attempts here by C K.
C K 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.
C K controlling the pace.
C K is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gill won't allow C K to pass to mount.
Gill is defending against the submission attempts here by C K.
C K wants to pass the guard but Gill is defending well.
Gill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with C K in particular looking to stall.
C K is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
C K is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time C K.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
C K looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gill gets back to full guard.
C K is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
C K trying to control but Gill is working from the bottom.
C K content to stall in guard here.
Gill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. C K manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (4) vs (15) C K
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gill tries to free his leg and advance position but C K is retaining full guard.
C K controls Gill momentarily but Gill frees himself.
C K keeping full guard, as Gill tries to pass.
C K had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gill defends it easily.
Gill wants to pass the guard but C K is keeping the position.
C K looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
C K keeping moving, preventing Gill from controlling successfully.
C K trying to keep a closed guard but Gill is proving a slippery customer.
C K wants to sweep but no luck.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gill got a little sloppy there for a moment and C K has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gill has managed to get both his arms back between C K's legs - danger averted.
Gill slips nicely into half guard.
Gill is trying to control. C K wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gill is really struggling to control C K but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, C K has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gill is trying to control. C K wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
C K regains full guard. Nicely done.
C K bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gill's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (4) vs (17) C K
Gill wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gill is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gill (6) vs (17) C K
Gill 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.
Gill is breathing heavily.
Gill passes into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
C K is looking to control Gill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can C K avoid being mounted?
Gill wants to take a breather but C K is having none of it.
C K is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but C K sees it coming and defends easily.
C K is positioning himself well to prevent Gill advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
C K is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gill pulls his head out easily.
C K tries to get to full guard but Gill has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
C K wins on points by 17 to 6.
In his post fight interview, Louis C K started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcos Martinez (ranked 17531 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soul Makossa (ranked 22971 p4p, 0 weight class). Makossa has chosen SOUL MAKOSSA 2.0 as his entrance music. Soul Makossa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marcos Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Soul Makossa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martinez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (0) Makossa
Makossa keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Makossa looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily.
Makossa is looking for a triangle but Martinez pushes his legs off easily.
Makossa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez 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.
Makossa working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makossa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makossa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez being controlled here momentarily.
Martinez trying to control but Makossa is working from the bottom.
Martinez forces his way into half guard.
Martinez 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makossa wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Makossa actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Makossa wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makossa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Makossa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makossa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Makossa's legs - danger averted.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Makossa keeps moving.
Martinez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makossa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makossa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makossa! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Martinez (2) vs (4) Makossa
Makossa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makossa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martinez, who protects the arm well.
Makossa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Makossa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martinez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martinez struggling a bit here.
Makossa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makossa wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Makossa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martinez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Martinez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (4) vs (4) Makossa
Martinez seems to be working for a kimura but Makossa defends the submission attempt.
Makossa is trying to control but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martinez 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.
Makossa is trying to maintain the position but Martinez is very close to passing his half guard.
Martinez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makossa defends it well.
Makossa trying to control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (7) vs (4) Makossa
Makossa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martinez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Makossa is still trying to improve position.
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Makossa is looking to regain half guard here but Martinez keeps moving and retains side control.
Makossa can't do much from the bottom here.
Makossa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (7) vs (6) Makossa
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makossa prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Makossa is looking for a kimura here.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
Makossa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Martinez gets full guard.
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makossa defends well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makossa is pushing down on Martinez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martinez is fighting to maintain full guard but Makossa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makossa is pressing down on Martinez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martinez is holding on for now.
Makossa 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.
Makossa wants to take a breather but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makossa pulls his head out easily.
Martinez trying to control but Makossa postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makossa prevents Martinez from improving his position.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez is not content to let Makossa control the position.
Makossa wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makossa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is in trouble now - Makossa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (7) vs (9) Makossa
Makossa has hold of Martinez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Martinez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Makossa wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely.
Makossa takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Martinez (7) vs (12) Makossa
Martinez is really stuck here.
Martinez trying to control the hands but Makossa breaks the grip.
Will Makossa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Makossa tightening his grip on Martinez, looking for the choke.
Well, with Makossa on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Martinez is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is in bad spot here.
Makossa doesn't have the hooks in and Martinez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (9) vs (12) Makossa
Makossa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makossa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makossa controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez trying to control but Makossa is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Makossa is looking for a triangle but Martinez pushes his legs off easily.
Makossa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makossa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martinez trying to control but Makossa is working from the bottom.
Makossa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Makossa keeps moving.
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makossa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Makossa's legs - danger averted.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makossa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Makossa's legs - danger averted.
Makossa can't keep his opponent in guard - Martinez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Martinez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (12) vs (12) Makossa
Martinez tries for a kimura but Makossa is defending well.
Martinez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makossa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (12) vs (14) Makossa
And that's the end of the fight!
Makossa wins on points by 14 to 12.
An out of breath Soul Makossa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 4843 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Leno (ranked 7795 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jay Leno!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trump instigates a clinch.
Leno is pressed up against the cage. Trump has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leno down to the mat. Leno avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Trump gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leno to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Leno
Leno tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
Trump has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Leno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trump. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trump 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: Trump (2) vs (2) Leno
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leno looking for a kimura from the bottom but Trump passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (2) Leno
Leno is not content to let Trump control the position.
Trump wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leno, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is staying tight to Leno's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Leno is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump tries for a kimura but Leno is defending well.
Trump wants to control but Leno is keeping him busy.
Leno trying to remain calm as Trump controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trump is trying to get an arm triangle but Leno is defending well.
Trump wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leno, who protects the arm well.
Trump gets to mount! Leno was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (7) vs (2) Leno
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump prevents Leno from getting the reversal.
Trump working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Trump with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Leno is looking to get to half guard.
Trump trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leno regains half guard.
Trump wants to take a breather but Leno is having none of it.
Leno looking for subs from the bottom but Trump mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (10) vs (2) Leno
Leno is desperately trying to improve his position but Trump has a good base and remains in mount.
Trump looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leno tries to improve his position but instead Trump has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trump (13) vs (2) Leno
Leno wants to escape the position.
Leno is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Trump has the hooks in. Leno is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Trump passes his arm under Leno's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Leno taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donald Trump! |
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