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ADWGC 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 6319 p4p, 540 weight class) and Bertram Adelhard (ranked 2575 p4p, 296 weight class). Tisoaka comes to the cage accompanied by Festivo. Adelhard has chosen Volbeat - Still Counting as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Katuro Tisoaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bertram Adelhard!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tisoaka instigates a clinch.
Tisoaka 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.
Adelhard has Tisoaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tisoaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adelhard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tisoaka is trying to keep an underhook but Adelhard manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tisoaka (0) vs (2) Adelhard
Tisoaka manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adelhard postures up.
Adelhard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tisoaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tisoaka holds on and takes a little breather.
Adelhard won't allow Tisoaka to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tisoaka is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (2) vs (2) Adelhard
Adelhard looking for a sweep. Not yet Adelhard, not yet.
Adelhard controls Tisoaka momentarily but Tisoaka frees himself.
Tisoaka passes Adelhard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Adelhard works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adelhard looking for a sweep. Not yet Adelhard, not yet.
Tisoaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adelhard is looking to sweep but instead, Tisoaka has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling the action here.
Adelhard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tisoaka is working away from the top position though.
Tisoaka is looking to pass Adelhard's guard but actually Adelhard recovers to full guard.
Tisoaka preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard keeping moving, preventing Tisoaka from controlling successfully.
Tisoaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tisoaka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Adelhard for as long as he can get away with.
Adelhard 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: Tisoaka (2) vs (4) Adelhard
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adelhard manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (4) vs (4) Adelhard
Tisoaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adelhard is keeping the position for now.
Tisoaka postures up.
Tisoaka wants to pass the guard but Adelhard is keeping the position.
Adelhard trying to keep a closed guard but Tisoaka is proving a slippery customer.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard has his foot on Tisoaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tisoaka works his way back into a safe position though.
Adelhard 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.
Adelhard wants to control the position but Tisoaka says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tisoaka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Adelhard wants to control the action here but instead Tisoaka manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (7) vs (4) Adelhard
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adelhard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tisoaka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adelhard tries to improve his position but instead Tisoaka has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (10) vs (4) Adelhard
I would not like to be Adelhard right now.
Adelhard is really stuck here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard is in bad spot here.
Adelhard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tisoaka is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka tries to keep control of the position but Adelhard is staying busy.
I really don't envy Adelhard right now.
Tisoaka is looking to control Adelhard but Adelhard is wriggling around and keeping busy.
What can Adelhard do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard is in bad spot here.
Tisoaka keeps control of the position easily here as Adelhard tries to buck him off.
Adelhard staying busy and making it hard for Tisoaka to control.
Tisoaka biding his time, controlling Adelhard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tisoaka keeps control of the position as Adelhard tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Adelhard trying to control the hands but Tisoaka won't let him.
Adelhard tries to escape but Tisoaka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling the position well here. Adelhard rolled but Tisoaka kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Tisoaka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Tisoaka takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
An out of breath Katuro Tisoaka 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 10501 p4p, 615 weight class) and Rafael Loureiro (ranked 2624 p4p, 310 weight class). 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Loureiro!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loureiro clinches with his opponent.
Loureiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Loureiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn Alliance drops back looking for a leg! Loureiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loureiro manages to kick Steel Penn Alliance off! Steel Penn Alliance jumps back into Loureiro's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn Alliance'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.
Loureiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel Penn Alliance doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel Penn Alliance manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Loureiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Loureiro 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.
Steel Penn Alliance works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to mount his opponent but Loureiro defends it.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from half guard but Loureiro is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loureiro is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn Alliance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take a breather but Loureiro is having none of it.
Steel Penn Alliance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loureiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Loureiro tries to roll over but Steel Penn Alliance keeps him under control.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for an arm triangle but Loureiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Loureiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loureiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Loureiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn Alliance.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to free his trapped foot but Loureiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the action but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loureiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from half guard but Loureiro is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Steel Penn Alliance seems content to control.
Loureiro moves into full guard.
Loureiro is looking for a triangle here but Steel Penn Alliance uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (3) vs (0) Loureiro
Loureiro tries to improve position but can't.
Loureiro is still trying to improve position.
Loureiro gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from half guard but Loureiro is working away.
Loureiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Penn Alliance works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (6) vs (0) Loureiro
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is trying to escape the mount.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Loureiro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Steel Penn Alliance.
Loureiro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel Penn Alliance is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Loureiro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Steel Penn Alliance escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Steel Penn Alliance! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (9) vs (0) Loureiro
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance tries for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Loureiro tries to buck Steel Penn Alliance off but Steel Penn Alliance is having none of it.
Loureiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Loureiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
Loureiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but Loureiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn Alliance to get the leverage.
Loureiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Loureiro looks winded!
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn Alliance 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.
Loureiro tries to roll over but Steel Penn Alliance keeps him under control.
Steel Penn Alliance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loureiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Loureiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn Alliance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loureiro gets full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loureiro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn Alliance puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass the half guard into mount. Loureiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance seems to be working for a kimura but Loureiro defends the submission attempt.
Loureiro is not content to let Steel Penn Alliance control the position.
Loureiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
Loureiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn Alliance pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura here.
Loureiro wants to sweep but Steel Penn Alliance has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (12) vs (0) Loureiro
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn Alliance presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn Alliance (14) vs (0) Loureiro
Loureiro can't escape the position.
Loureiro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Steel Penn Alliance seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but Loureiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn Alliance to get the leverage.
Loureiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (17) vs (0) Loureiro
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loureiro, who protects the arm well.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get an arm triangle but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get an arm triangle but Loureiro is defending well.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loureiro, who protects the arm well.
Loureiro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is pressing down on Loureiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Loureiro is holding on for now.
Loureiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Loureiro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel Penn Alliance has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (20) vs (0) Loureiro
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loureiro, who protects the arm well.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take a break and control but Loureiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loureiro is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn Alliance tries for a kimura but Loureiro is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the action but Loureiro is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Loureiro tries to improve position but can't.
Steel Penn Alliance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Loureiro stops Steel Penn Alliance from passing to mount.
Loureiro is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving and retains side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loureiro, who protects the arm well.
Loureiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass the half guard into mount. Loureiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loureiro is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn Alliance eventually gives up the hold.
Loureiro actively working from the bottom here.
Loureiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loureiro looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a submission of some sort.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro is in trouble now - Steel Penn Alliance has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (23) vs (0) Loureiro
Loureiro tries to reverse the position but Steel Penn Alliance maintains control.
Loureiro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control the pace but Loureiro is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn Alliance takes the fight on points by 23 to 0.
An out of breath The Steel Penn Alliance 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jammal Drinkwiskey (ranked 16069 p4p, 595 weight class) and Nikki Sixx (ranked 978 p4p, 135 weight class). Drinkwiskey comes to the cage accompanied by Distress - Progress/Regress. Sixx is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Niykee Heaton. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jammal Drinkwiskey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Nikki Sixx!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drinkwiskey gets caught napping as Sixx dives in and scores a takedown. Drinkwiskey manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drinkwiskey (0) vs (2) Sixx
Drinkwiskey is controlling Sixx's posture.
Sixx controlling from the top position.
Drinkwiskey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drinkwiskey keeping moving, preventing Sixx from controlling successfully.
Drinkwiskey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sixx manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drinkwiskey (2) vs (2) Sixx
Drinkwiskey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sixx managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drinkwiskey stopping the sweep attempt from Sixx.
Drinkwiskey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drinkwiskey trying to control but Sixx is working from the bottom.
Drinkwiskey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx looking to control but Drinkwiskey passes into half guard.
Drinkwiskey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Drinkwiskey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sixx keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx wants to get back to full guard.
Drinkwiskey is controlling the pace.
Drinkwiskey trying to control the action but Sixx is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey is taking a breather. Sixx 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.
Sixx trying to hold on to Drinkwiskey's head to control him but Drinkwiskey postures up.
Drinkwiskey stalling.
Drinkwiskey wants to control but Sixx is keeping him busy.
Sixx regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drinkwiskey is pushing down on Sixx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sixx is fighting to maintain full guard but Drinkwiskey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drinkwiskey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sixx tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Drinkwiskey has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Drinkwiskey (5) vs (2) Sixx
Sixx slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sixx keeps working.
Sixx is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drinkwiskey pulls his head out easily.
Drinkwiskey wants to advance to full mount but Sixx doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sixx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drinkwiskey tries to free his leg and advance position but Sixx is retaining full guard.
Sixx 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.
Drinkwiskey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sixx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sixx, not yet.
Drinkwiskey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sixx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Jako Gym inform us that Sixx has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sixx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey trying to control but Sixx is working from the bottom.
Sixx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sixx is looking for a triangle but Drinkwiskey pushes his legs off easily.
Drinkwiskey trying to control but Sixx is working from the bottom.
Drinkwiskey wants to pass the guard but Sixx is keeping the position.
Sixx keeping moving, preventing Drinkwiskey from controlling successfully.
Drinkwiskey content to stall in guard here.
Sixx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey stands and throws Sixx's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drinkwiskey (8) vs (2) Sixx
Sixx tries to improve position but can't.
Drinkwiskey slows the pace down.
Drinkwiskey trying to control the action but Sixx is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Drinkwiskey stalls from top position.
Drinkwiskey tries for a kimura but Sixx is defending well.
Sixx is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sixx desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sixx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sixx.
Drinkwiskey wants to control from the top but Sixx keeps moving.
Drinkwiskey passes Sixx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drinkwiskey slows the pace down in half guard.
Drinkwiskey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sixx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sixx is trying to get back to full guard.
Drinkwiskey wants to free his trapped foot but Sixx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Drinkwiskey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sixx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sixx is not content to let Drinkwiskey control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sixx trying to control but Drinkwiskey postures up.
Drinkwiskey wants to free his trapped foot but Sixx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sixx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drinkwiskey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Drinkwiskey has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drinkwiskey (11) vs (2) Sixx
Sixx is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drinkwiskey tries to control but Sixx wriggling away.
Sixx tries to improve his position but instead Drinkwiskey has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Drinkwiskey (14) vs (2) Sixx
Sixx tries to roll but Drinkwiskey sticks to his back.
Drinkwiskey has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sixx has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sixx tries to escape but Drinkwiskey has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Drinkwiskey trying to control momentarily.
Sixx fending off the submission attempt from Drinkwiskey.
Sixx manages to reverse the position and now he's in Drinkwiskey's guard. Nice work there by Sixx.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drinkwiskey (14) vs (4) Sixx
Sixx trying to control but Drinkwiskey is working from the bottom.
Drinkwiskey is trying to keep Sixx in close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sixx tries to free his leg and advance position but Drinkwiskey is retaining full guard.
Drinkwiskey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Drinkwiskey trying to keep a closed guard but Sixx is proving a slippery customer.
Drinkwiskey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sixx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sixx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sixx forces his way into half guard.
Sixx trying to control the action but Drinkwiskey is working from the bottom.
Sixx looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drinkwiskey is trying to maintain the position but Sixx is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drinkwiskey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drinkwiskey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sixx advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Drinkwiskey (14) vs (7) Sixx
Drinkwiskey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drinkwiskey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sixx tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sixx working away.
Drinkwiskey is trying to improve his position.
Sixx is trying to get an arm triangle but Drinkwiskey is defending well.
Sixx is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drinkwiskey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drinkwiskey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Drinkwiskey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sixx thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drinkwiskey is looking to regain half guard here but Sixx keeps moving and retains side control.
Sixx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drinkwiskey is trying to control Sixx's posture but Sixx avoids it.
Sixx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Drinkwiskey is looking to reverse the position.
Sixx trying to control the position but Drinkwiskey is working away.
Sixx thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drinkwiskey holding on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drinkwiskey is trying to control Sixx's posture but Sixx avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drinkwiskey takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
After the fight, Jammal Drinkwiskey was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between DJ Strawberry (ranked 4031 p4p, 439 weight class) and Humbert Humbert (ranked 2097 p4p, 248 weight class). Strawberry comes to the cage accompanied by Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey. Humbert has chosen Babylon 5 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Humbert Humbert enters 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; DJ Strawberry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Humbert Humbert!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Strawberry shoots in but Humbert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strawberry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Humbert clinches with his opponent.
Humbert pulls Strawberry into guard.
Humbert looking for a guillotine here but Strawberry defends easily.
Humbert keeping moving, preventing Strawberry from controlling successfully.
Strawberry 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.
Humbert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strawberry defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry stays in close to Humbert's body and controls the position.
Humbert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strawberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strawberry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strawberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Humbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strawberry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Humbert's guard.
Strawberry has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strawberry (3) vs (0) Humbert
Strawberry prevents Humbert from getting the reversal.
Strawberry wants to control the pace but Humbert is squirming around nicely.
Strawberry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Humbert sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Strawberry is trying to control the action in half guard but Humbert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humbert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strawberry pulls his head out easily.
Strawberry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Humbert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strawberry.
Humbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strawberry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Humbert actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry trying to control from half guard but Humbert is working away.
Well, if Strawberry 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.
Strawberry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strawberry 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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strawberry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Humbert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Humbert moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry stands and throws Humbert's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strawberry (6) vs (0) Humbert
Humbert tries to buck Strawberry off but Strawberry is having none of it.
Strawberry wants to control but Humbert is keeping him busy.
Humbert manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strawberry (6) vs (2) Humbert
Strawberry is trying to maintain the position but Humbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Humbert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strawberry sees it coming and defends easily.
Strawberry is controlling Humbert's trapped leg to prevent Humbert from advancing to side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry trying to control but Humbert postures up.
Humbert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strawberry sees it coming and defends easily.
Strawberry is trying to control but can't.
Strawberry wants to get back to full guard.
Strawberry is defending against the submission attempts here by Humbert.
Strawberry tries to get to full guard but Humbert has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Humbert is working for a kimura but Strawberry is defending it quite comfortably.
Strawberry wants to improve his position but Humbert is controlling well.
Humbert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strawberry is just riding it out for now. Humbert eventually gives up the hold.
Humbert 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is trying to maintain the position but Humbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Humbert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strawberry is refusing to be controlled, as Humbert sits in half guard.
Humbert is thwarting Strawberry's attempts to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Humbert is working for a submission of some sort.
Strawberry is defending against the submission attempts here by Humbert.
Strawberry trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Humbert manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Strawberry (6) vs (5) Humbert
Humbert goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Strawberry is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strawberry (8) vs (5) Humbert
Strawberry stays in close to Humbert's body and controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Humbert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strawberry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Humbert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strawberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Humbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humbert working for a triangle but Strawberry defends it easily.
Strawberry wants to control from the top but Humbert keeps moving.
Humbert working for a triangle but Strawberry defends it easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Humbert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strawberry defends well.
Humbert keeping moving, preventing Strawberry from controlling successfully.
Strawberry slips nicely into half guard.
Humbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Humbert manages to get to full guard.
Humbert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strawberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strawberry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry passes Humbert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Strawberry wants to take a breather but Humbert is having none of it.
Strawberry is looking to advance position but Humbert won't allow it.
Humbert actively working from the bottom here.
Strawberry is pressing down on Humbert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Humbert is holding on for now.
Humbert looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but Humbert defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry wants to work for an arm triangle but Humbert is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strawberry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Humbert looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Humbert defends it well.
Humbert looking for submissions off his back.
Humbert actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Strawberry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Humbert defends it well.
Strawberry trying to control from half guard but Humbert is working away.
Strawberry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Humbert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Humbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strawberry 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.
Strawberry is looking to take a break and control but Humbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is really struggling to control Humbert but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Humbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Humbert looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Humbert is refusing to be controlled, as Strawberry sits in half guard.
Humbert looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strawberry takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Jumping up and down and very excited, DJ Strawberry waved his t-shirt featuring BuriedAlive// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 5786 p4p, 536 weight class) and Freddy Penn (ranked 20924 p4p, 624 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diallo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Africa soukouss. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Penn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diallo (0) vs (2) Penn
Diallo is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diallo won't allow Penn to pass to mount.
Penn prevents Diallo from improving his position.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diallo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diallo actively working from the bottom here.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diallo keeps working.
Diallo trying to hold on to Penn's head to control him but Penn postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diallo keeps working.
Penn is thwarting Diallo's attempts to control the position.
Diallo 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.
Penn is keen to just control but Diallo is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Penn passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (5) Penn
Penn tries to control but Diallo wriggling away.
Diallo tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Penn working for a submission but Diallo is keeping him at bay.
Diallo tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diallo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diallo wants to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
Diallo is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to take his opponent's back but Diallo doesn't allow it.
Diallo wants to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
Penn content just to control the position here.
Diallo can't escape the position.
Diallo has given up his back here. Will Penn look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Diallo (0) vs (8) Penn
Penn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diallo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Penn has the hooks in. Diallo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diallo trying to control the action but Penn just sinks the hooks in.
Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Penn has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diallo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diallo wants to escape the position.
Diallo is working hard here to advance position.
Penn not allowing Diallo to control his hands.
Diallo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Penn's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Diallo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Diallo escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (8) Penn
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Penn wants to improve his position but Diallo is controlling well.
Diallo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Diallo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
Penn working for a triangle but Diallo defends it easily.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diallo defends well.
Diallo trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diallo defends well.
Penn has an active guard here but Diallo has managed to pass into half guard.
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Diallo.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Diallo has control of the leg.
Penn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diallo wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diallo prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn is still trying to improve position.
Diallo is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diallo trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diallo trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (10) Penn
Diallo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (4) vs (10) Penn
Diallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diallo looking to pass the guard.
Diallo trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diallo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Penn's guard.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diallo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Penn dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (4) vs (12) Penn
Diallo can't keep his opponent in guard - Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diallo tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Diallo defends the submission attempt.
Diallo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Diallo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diallo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diallo trying to control the position.
Diallo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diallo has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Diallo is retaining full guard.
Diallo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diallo working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Diallo is breathing heavily.
Penn passes Diallo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (4) vs (15) Penn
Diallo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Penn has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diallo (4) vs (18) Penn
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn working for the choke.
Diallo trying to control the position but Penn manages to sink in the hooks.
Penn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Well,Diallo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Penn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diallo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diallo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a kimura but Diallo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Penn is pressing down on Diallo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diallo is holding on for now.
Diallo is trying to control but can't.
Diallo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diallo is trying to control but can't.
Diallo is looking to improve his position.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diallo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Diallo trying to hold on to Penn's head to control him but Penn postures up.
Diallo wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Penn wins on points by 18 to 4.
After the fight, Freddy Penn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edwin Lucan (ranked 4395 p4p, 468 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 7225 p4p, 575 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Edwin Lucan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Edwin Lucan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie has Lucan up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Lucan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie has Lucan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gracie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lucan tumbling to the mat - Gracie dives into Lucan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (0) vs (2) Gracie
Lucan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet.
Lucan is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Lucan seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucan controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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: Lucan (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Lucan won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucan is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the pace.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucan is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (2) vs (7) Gracie
Lucan struggling a bit here.
Gracie trying to control the position but Lucan is working away.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lucan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (6) vs (7) Gracie
Lucan tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
Lucan working for the choke.
Lucan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracie tries to escape but Lucan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Lucan gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lucan looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to break free.
Lucan looking for the RNC.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lucan's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (6) vs (9) Gracie
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Lucan.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (8) vs (9) Gracie
Lucan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (8) vs (11) Gracie
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lucan trying to control the position.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Lucan's legs - danger averted.
Lucan has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (8) vs (14) Gracie
Gracie slows the pace down.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position but Lucan is working away.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lucan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gracie takes a little break here. Lucan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
Gracie 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lucan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lucan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie controlling the position.
Lucan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Lucan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucan tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 14 to 8.
A very excited looking Santiago Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vito Mazzini (ranked 1922 p4p, 249 weight class) and Michel Colucci (ranked 1610 p4p, 211 weight class). Mazzini comes to the cage accompanied by Fade To Black. Colucci has chosen Le temps des cerises as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Michel Colucci!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight stays on the outside here - Colucci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mazzini leaves Colucci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mazzini feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Colucci
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Colucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colucci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mazzini stopping the sweep attempt from Colucci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Our spies down at at Jako Gym inform us that Colucci has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Colucci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci wants to improve his position but instead Mazzini has moved into half guard.
Mazzini passes into side control, despite Colucci's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (0) Colucci
Mazzini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colucci keeps working.
Colucci manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mazzini's best efforts.
Colucci actively working from the bottom here.
Mazzini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Colucci! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (8) vs (0) Colucci
Mazzini controlling the position easily from mount.
Colucci is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mazzini content to control rather than advance.
Mazzini is pressing down on Colucci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Colucci is holding on for now.
Colucci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mazzini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mazzini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mazzini (8) vs (4) Colucci
Mazzini tries to roll but Colucci sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini is working hard here to advance position.
Mazzini is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Colucci has locked on a rear naked choke here! Mazzini is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michel Colucci!
Michel Colucci is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Michel Colucci 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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