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Future FC Grappling 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Arlovski (ranked 7008 p4p, 237 weight class) and Raphael Antunes (ranked 23302 p4p, 260 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Andrey Arlovski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Raphael Antunes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Antunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arlovski gets caught napping as Antunes dives in and scores a takedown. Arlovski manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arlovski (0) vs (2) Antunes
Antunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antunes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Antunes drops back looking for a leg! Arlovski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arlovski manages to kick Antunes off! Antunes jumps back into Arlovski's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes won't allow Arlovski to sweep him here.
Arlovski trying to control the position.
Antunes 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.
Arlovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Antunes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Antunes is fighting to break Arlovski's control of his arms but Arlovski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Antunes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arlovski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arlovski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arlovski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arlovski (4) vs (2) Antunes
Antunes is not content to let Arlovski control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Antunes is trying to get back to half guard.
Antunes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arlovski seems to be working for a kimura but Antunes defends the submission attempt.
Arlovski trying to mount his opponent but Antunes defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is looking for a kimura but Antunes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arlovski to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Antunes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Antunes wants to improve his position but Arlovski is controlling well.
Arlovski wants to control but Antunes is keeping him busy.
Arlovski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Antunes is just riding it out for now. Arlovski eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antunes tries to roll over but Arlovski keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski wants to take a breather but Antunes is having none of it.
Antunes is trying is best to control the position here.
Antunes is staying active underneath Arlovski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arlovski is really struggling to control Antunes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Antunes tries to get to full guard but Arlovski has control of the leg.
Antunes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Antunes is controlling Arlovski's posture.
Antunes 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.
Arlovski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arlovski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arlovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Antunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Antunes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Arlovski escapes and throws Antunes's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arlovski (7) vs (2) Antunes
Antunes tries to improve position but can't.
Arlovski tries for a kimura but Antunes is defending well.
Arlovski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antunes keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is trying to get an arm triangle but Antunes is defending well.
Arlovski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antunes keeps working.
Antunes struggling a bit here.
Antunes is trying to get back to half guard.
Arlovski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antunes keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Antunes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Antunes manages to get back to half guard.
Arlovski is looking to take a break and control but Antunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Antunes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arlovski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Antunes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arlovski (7) vs (4) Antunes
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Antunes is stalling in the full guard.
Arlovski has Antunes pulled in close to control his posture.
Antunes wants to control from the top but Arlovski keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski being controlled here, momentarily.
Arlovski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arlovski is looking to sweep but instead, Antunes has passed into half guard.
Arlovski wants to control but Antunes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Antunes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Antunes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arlovski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Antunes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arlovski trying to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Antunes drops back looking for a leg! Arlovski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arlovski manages to kick Antunes off! Antunes jumps back into Arlovski's guard.
Arlovski controls Antunes momentarily but Antunes frees himself.
Arlovski being controlled here, momentarily.
Arlovski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Antunes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Antunes has gone for a leg lock! Arlovski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Antunes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arlovski (9) vs (4) Antunes
Antunes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Antunes is pulling down on Arlovski's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arlovski takes the fight on points by 9 to 4. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 20806 p4p, 127 weight class) and Higor Pereira (ranked 22979 p4p, 126 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Bashaad Al Hammad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Higor Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Hammad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pereira's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Hammad (2) vs (0) Pereira
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Hammad controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pereira is pulling down on Al Hammad's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Hammad, at least for the moment.
Al Hammad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Al Hammad from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira wants to control the position but Al Hammad says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Al Hammad wants to pass to mount but Pereira is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad prevents Pereira from improving his position.
Al Hammad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pereira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pereira tries to get to full guard but Al Hammad has control of the leg.
Pereira keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira wants to control but Al Hammad is keeping busy.
Pereira tries to get to full guard but Al Hammad has control of the leg.
Pereira is trying is best to control the position here.
Pereira trying to get back to full guard but Al Hammad takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Hammad (5) vs (0) Pereira
Al Hammad wants to take Pereira's back here but Pereira is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pereira working to try and regain half guard.
Pereira is controlling an arm, preventing Al Hammad from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pereira is trying desperately to improve position.
Al Hammad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pereira for as long as he can get away with.
Al Hammad wants to take Pereira's back here but Pereira is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pereira is looking to get to half guard.
Al Hammad controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pereira wants to hold on but Al Hammad pushes him away.
Pereira is looking to improve his position but Al Hammad isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Hammad trying to control but Pereira is having none of it.
Al Hammad looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pereira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Hammad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad content just to control the position here.
Al Hammad wants to take Pereira's back here but Pereira is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pereira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Al Hammad content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pereira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Al Hammad moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Al Hammad (8) vs (0) Pereira
Pereira is really stuck here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pereira.
Pereira trying to control the hands but Al Hammad won't let him.
Al Hammad is controlling the position but Pereira somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Al Hammad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to hold on to Al Hammad's head to control him but Al Hammad postures up.
Pereira tries to roll over but Al Hammad keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad tries to pass to full mount but Pereira defends it.
Al Hammad wants to take a breather but Pereira is having none of it.
Al Hammad prevents Pereira from improving his position.
Pereira is still trying to improve position.
Al Hammad wants to pass to mount but Pereira is defending the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad trying to control the pace.
Pereira controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pereira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Hammad tries to pass to full mount but Pereira defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Al Hammad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Al Hammad's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Hammad (8) vs (4) Pereira
You can see the frustration on Al Hammad's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pereira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Hammad rolls, trying to escape but Pereira keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pereira biding his time, looking for the opening.
Al Hammad is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Hammad takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Bashaad Al Hammad took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Demitrious Johnson (ranked 7770 p4p, 123 weight class) and Al Ain Habbawe (ranked 6628 p4p, 107 weight class). Demitrious Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Demitrious Johnson ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Al Ain Habbawe!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson has Habbawe up against the cage in a clinch.
Habbawe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Habbawe won't allow it.
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Habbawe uses from the top position.
Johnson is trying to keep Habbawe in close.
Habbawe 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.
Habbawe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habbawe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (3) Habbawe
Johnson wants to control but Habbawe postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habbawe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Habbawe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Habbawe is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Johnson is trying to escape and Habbawe transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Johnson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Habbawe! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Al Ain Habbawe! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kile Jr V (ranked 5195 p4p, 80 weight class) and Bill Wilkinson (ranked 5444 p4p, 88 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kile Jr V! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bill Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jr V gets a clinch.
Jr V jumps guard and drags Wilkinson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jr V managing to control the position.
Wilkinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilkinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Wilkinson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jr V knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilkinson on the ground.
Wilkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jr V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr V looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilkinson is one step ahead there.
Wilkinson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Wilkinson seems to have locked his on tight now - Jr V screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Wilkinson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bill Wilkinson! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karin Olegav (ranked 20702 p4p, 137 weight class) and Cicero Santos (ranked 7006 p4p, 235 weight class). Karin Olegav looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Karin Olegav! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cicero Santos !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Olegav shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos moves into the clinch.
Olegav looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Santos wants a takedown.
Olegav is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Santos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Santos has his foot on Olegav's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olegav works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos working for a triangle but Olegav defends it easily.
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olegav doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olegav manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Olegav from controlling successfully.
Santos looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Olegav has picked Santos up and slammed him! Santos can't keep hold of the triangle and Olegav manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Olegav (3) vs (0) Santos
Santos trying his best to control but Olegav has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Olegav (5) vs (0) Santos
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos reaches up to try and pull Olegav in and control his posture, but Olegav latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Santos taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karin Olegav! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Olivier Louise (ranked 6295 p4p, 101 weight class) and Fred Antunes (ranked 24894 p4p, 131 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Olivier Louise! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Fred Antunes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Antunes clinches.
Antunes has clasped his hands together around Louise's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Louise (0) vs (4) Antunes
Louise can't do much from the bottom here.
Antunes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Louise. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Antunes wants to control but Louise is keeping him busy.
Antunes tries to advance to mount but Louise denies him.
Antunes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Louise has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Antunes but great work by Louise. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Louise (4) vs (4) Antunes
Louise trying to control the position but Antunes is working away.
Antunes looking for a sweep but Louise has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Louise (6) vs (4) Antunes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louise trying to control but Antunes is having none of it.
Antunes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes tries to improve his position but Louise has taken his back! Louise has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Antunes tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Louise pushes Antunes away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olivier Louise! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 2661 p4p, 38 weight class) and Nicky Ryan (ranked 21699 p4p, 133 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Anthony Pettis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Nicky Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pettis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pettis (2) vs (0) Ryan
Pettis stalling.
Pettis moves into full mount! Ryan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (5) vs (0) Ryan
Pettis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pettis takes Ryan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ryan is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Pettis (8) vs (0) Ryan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan showing good submission defense here.
Pettis controlling from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ryan for as long as he can get away with.
Pettis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pettis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ryan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is persistently looking for the submission but Ryan is defending it well.
Good control from Pettis.
Pettis 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, Ryan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis controlling from the back.
Further stalling from Pettis.
Pettis continues to stall.
Pettis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ryan is defending well though. Pettis let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ryan tries to escape the position.
Ryan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pettis off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pettis is persistently looking for the submission but Ryan is defending it well.
Pettis controlling from the back.
More hug and hope from Pettis.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ryan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pettis.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Ryan right now.
I really don't envy Ryan right now.
Pettis has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ryan's body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pettis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pettis controls the position.
Ryan fending off the submission attempt from Pettis.
Pettis has the hooks in. Ryan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control but not successfully.
Pettis slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pettis.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to escape but Pettis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pettis controlling the positon.
Ryan tries to escape but Pettis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pettis biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is persistently looking for the submission but Ryan is defending it well.
Pettis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pettis patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pettis.
Ryan trying to control the hands but Pettis breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis keeps control of the position easily here as Ryan tries to buck him off.
Ryan trying to control the position but Pettis manages to sink in the hooks.
Ryan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pettis's arms.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pettis takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Pettis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 2300 p4p, 33 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 7756 p4p, 122 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Birchack regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Birchack
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birchack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchack wants to hit a switch here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Birchack there! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Birchack
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to work his way around to Birchack's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Birchack prevents Santos from taking his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Birchack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Santos avoids the attempt from Birchack to control.
Birchack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Santos has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Birchack is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Santos! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 3284 p4p, 49 weight class) and Michael Kimura (ranked 7436 p4p, 119 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Michael Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Kimura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kimura sprawls well initially but Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Kimura
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard but Santos has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Kimura
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimura for as long as he can get away with.
Santos goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (5) vs (2) Kimura
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura content to stall in guard here.
Kimura won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Santos is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos has his hands on Kimura's head, controlling the position.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Santos has control of Kimura's left arm, preventing Kimura from doing any damage.
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santos holds on and takes a little breather.
Santos continues to stall.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Santos is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Santos is controlling Kimura's posture.
Santos 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: Santos (7) vs (2) Kimura
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Kimura is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Santos is staying active.
Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Santos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (10) vs (2) Kimura
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Kimura wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
Santos content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
Kimura looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Santos (13) vs (2) Kimura
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos has got his arm under Kimura's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kimura has spun round into Santos's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (13) vs (4) Kimura
Santos keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santos's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santos 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: Santos (15) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura is looking to control Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (18) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Santos (21) vs (4) Kimura
Santos really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kimura.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 21 to 4. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricco McGregor (ranked 6835 p4p, 231 weight class) and Bad Boy (ranked 4075 p4p, 155 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ricco McGregor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bad Boy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boy rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregor smiles and moves away.
McGregor instigates a clinch.
McGregor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McGregor (2) vs (0) Boy
Boy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGregor is trying to control the action in half guard but Boy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McGregor jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McGregor (5) vs (0) Boy
Boy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McGregor presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McGregor (7) vs (0) Boy
McGregor prevents Boy from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boy regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGregor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGregor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGregor won't allow Boy to sweep him here.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy 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.
McGregor sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boy on the ground.
McGregor trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boy keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGregor is one step ahead there.
McGregor looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Boy, not yet.
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boy working for a triangle but McGregor defends it easily.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGregor trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy has an active guard here but McGregor has managed to pass into half guard.
Boy tries to roll over but McGregor keeps him under control.
Boy looks winded!
Boy actively working from the bottom here.
McGregor wants to free his trapped foot but Boy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boy is looking to improve his position.
McGregor passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McGregor (10) vs (0) Boy
Boy is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Boy has eaten all the pies!
McGregor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boy is looking to improve his position but McGregor isn't that keen on the idea.
Boy is still trying to improve position.
McGregor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boy is looking to escape.
Boy is looking to get to half guard.
McGregor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGregor looking to control but Boy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boy regains half guard.
McGregor is looking to take a break and control but Boy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boy.
Boy keeping full guard, as McGregor tries to pass.
McGregor advances to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boy regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGregor is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Boy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McGregor is looking to defend but Boy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McGregor! Boy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McGregor taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bad Boy! |
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