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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wanderson Siliva (ranked 1610 p4p, 200 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 3983 p4p, 361 weight class). Siliva comes into the arena with Sunshines BAR GRILL & LOUNGE PINNEYS BEACH blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Wanderson Siliva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Naga-Wing clinches.
Naga-Wing gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Siliva regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siliva (0) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Siliva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Naga-Wing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Siliva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Naga-Wing has picked Siliva up and slammed him! Siliva can't keep hold of the triangle and Naga-Wing manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siliva (0) vs (5) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is looking to take a break and control but Siliva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naga-Wing working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siliva is trying to get back to half guard.
Siliva struggling a bit here.
Naga-Wing taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga-Wing working away.
Naga-Wing working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Siliva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
My spies in EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform me that Naga-Wing has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Siliva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Siliva is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the action in half guard but Siliva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Siliva is looking for a sweep. Naga-Wing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siliva trying to hold on to Naga-Wing's head to control him but Naga-Wing postures up.
Siliva actively working from the bottom here.
Siliva looking for a kimura from the bottom but Naga-Wing passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siliva (0) vs (8) Naga-Wing
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Siliva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siliva is looking to regain half guard here but Naga-Wing keeps moving and retains side control.
Siliva is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing working away.
Siliva is looking for a sweep.
Siliva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Siliva is trying to maintain the position but Naga-Wing is very close to passing his half guard.
Siliva is refusing to be controlled, as Naga-Wing sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siliva trying to control here.
Naga-Wing is keen to just control but Siliva is a slippery customer.
Siliva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Naga-Wing passes into side control, despite Siliva's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siliva (0) vs (11) Naga-Wing
You can see the frustration on Siliva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siliva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Naga-Wing is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Siliva tries to improve position but can't.
Siliva is trying to control Naga-Wing's posture but Naga-Wing avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naga-Wing thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Naga-Wing working away.
Siliva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Siliva is not content to let Naga-Wing control the position.
Siliva is trying to improve his position.
Naga-Wing working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Siliva is not content to let Naga-Wing control the position.
Siliva tries to bench press Naga-Wing off him but Naga-Wing keeps the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Siliva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Siliva is trying to control but Naga-Wing passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Siliva (0) vs (14) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Naga-Wing has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Siliva struggling a bit here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Siliva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siliva (2) vs (14) Naga-Wing
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siliva is working for an americana but Naga-Wing has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Siliva was thinking about the submission.
Siliva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Naga-Wing is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Naga-Wing has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siliva (2) vs (16) Naga-Wing
Siliva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Naga-Wing has picked Siliva up and slammed him! Siliva can't keep hold of the triangle and Naga-Wing manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siliva (2) vs (19) Naga-Wing
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Siliva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Naga-Wing controls the position from side control.
Siliva tries to improve position but can't.
Siliva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Naga-Wing's best efforts.
Siliva is trying to maintain the position but Naga-Wing is very close to passing his half guard.
Naga-Wing trying to mount his opponent but Siliva defends it.
Siliva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naga-Wing pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking to advance position but Siliva won't allow it.
Naga-Wing passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siliva (2) vs (22) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Siliva (2) vs (25) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing doesn't have the hooks in and Siliva manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siliva (4) vs (25) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Siliva has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Siliva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Siliva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Naga-Wing is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Naga-Wing has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siliva (4) vs (27) Naga-Wing
Siliva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naga-Wing is aware though and is defending well.
Siliva looking for subs off his back but Naga-Wing has passed one foot through into half guard.
Naga-Wing tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siliva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Naga-Wing wants to pass to mount but Siliva is defending the position.
Siliva is trying to maintain the position but Naga-Wing is very close to passing his half guard.
Siliva looking for subs from the bottom but Naga-Wing mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Siliva (4) vs (30) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing fails to advance to Siliva's back.
Siliva wants to hold on but Naga-Wing pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing takes Siliva's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Siliva is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Siliva (4) vs (33) Naga-Wing
Siliva just trying to survive but Naga-Wing is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Naga-Wing has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Naga-Wing trying to control momentarily.
Naga-Wing looking for the choke from the back.
Siliva is in bad spot here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Siliva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Naga-Wing keeps control of the position easily here as Siliva tries to buck him off.
Siliva 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!
Naga-Wing is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siliva has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naga-Wing wins on points by 33 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Ren Naga-Wing 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 middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 5874 p4p, 546 weight class) and Winslow Berhardt (ranked 2765 p4p, 339 weight class). Diallo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Africa soukouss. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Winslow Berhardt!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diallo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berhardt but Berhardt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berhardt clinches with his opponent.
Berhardt tightens his grip and picks Diallo up, before dumping him to the ground. Diallo manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diallo (0) vs (2) Berhardt
Diallo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diallo is trying to control the position but Berhardt postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diallo is keeping the position for now.
Diallo trying to keep a closed guard but Berhardt is proving a slippery customer.
Diallo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diallo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Berhardt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diallo. Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (5) Berhardt
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo regains half guard.
Berhardt is working for a submission of some sort.
Diallo is defending against the submission attempts here by Berhardt.
Diallo actively working from the bottom here.
Diallo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (8) Berhardt
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diallo wants to control but Berhardt is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diallo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diallo wants to hold on but Berhardt pushes him away.
Berhardt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diallo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diallo tries to hold on but Berhardt pushes him away.
Berhardt working for a guillotine from mount but Diallo is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diallo regains half guard.
Berhardt is thwarting Diallo's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo wants to sweep but Berhardt has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (11) Berhardt
Diallo is not content to let Berhardt control the position.
You can see the frustration on Diallo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diallo is trying to get back to half guard.
Diallo tries to control but Berhardt manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Diallo (0) vs (14) Berhardt
Diallo turns into Berhardt and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (14) Berhardt
Diallo postures up.
Diallo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berhardt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berhardt has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (16) Berhardt
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt trying to control but Diallo is working from the bottom.
Diallo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diallo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diallo 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.
Berhardt passes Diallo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berhardt pulls his head out easily.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diallo wants to improve his position but Berhardt is controlling well.
Diallo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Berhardt content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Diallo has locked up a guillotine! Diallo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Berhardt is holding on here and Diallo must be using up a lot of energy. Berhardt has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Diallo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Youssoufa Diallo!
Youssoufa Diallo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Winslow Berhardt had this to say: 'Next time I'll break him!'. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rickson Kimura (ranked 8607 p4p, 565 weight class) and Tobias Pancake (ranked 16296 p4p, 557 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tobias Pancake was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Rickson Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura pushes Pancake up against the cage in a clinch.
Pancake has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kimura uses from the top position.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pancake looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancake, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kimura has picked Pancake up and slammed him! Pancake can't keep hold of the triangle and Kimura manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (3) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake is looking to reverse the position.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake manages to get back to half guard.
Kimura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pancake wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Pancake is looking to get back to full guard here but Kimura has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (6) vs (0) Pancake
Kimura controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pancake is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pancake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pancake wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
Kimura trying to control the position but Pancake is working away.
Pancake tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura controls the position from side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is trying to improve his position.
Pancake gets back to half guard.
Pancake wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura passes into side control, despite Pancake's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (9) vs (0) Pancake
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pancake tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Pancake manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pancake tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Pancake is not content to let Kimura control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Pancake tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Pancake wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kimura is trying to control. Pancake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Pancake defends it.
Pancake wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Kimura controlling the action here.
Pancake trying to control but Kimura postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pancake actively working from the bottom here.
Pancake looking for submissions off his back.
Pancake wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (12) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (12) vs (2) Pancake
Kimura has his hands on Pancake's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Rickson Kimura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2939 p4p, 322 weight class) and Grappling Penn (ranked 20492 p4p, 530 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ricardo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Grappling Penn!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Penn
Penn trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Gracie is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Penn is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Penn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Penn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardo Gracie!
A relieved looking Ricardo Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tor Lovig (ranked 3638 p4p, 385 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 11111 p4p, 542 weight class). Lovig kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is . The crowd seem to be enjoying Aguilar's choice of entrance music: Drector's Cut by Kamikazee. Alvin Aguilar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Tor Lovig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lovig has Aguilar up against the cage in a clinch.
Aguilar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lovig is working for takedown but Aguilar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lovig is pressed up against the cage. Aguilar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lovig down to the mat. Lovig avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aguilar instigates a clinch.
Lovig changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aguilar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor Lovig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aguilar clinches with his opponent.
Lovig can't get the takedown.
Aguilar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aguilar has his hands on Lovig's head, controlling the position.
Aguilar keeping full guard, as Lovig tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovig is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aguilar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aguilar has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lovig (0) vs (2) Aguilar
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aguilar is fighting to break Lovig's control of his arms but Lovig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lovig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lovig has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aguilar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lovig (0) vs (5) Aguilar
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovig is not content to let Aguilar control the position.
Aguilar working away.
My spies in EMPIRE BJJ Academy inform me that Aguilar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lovig tries to buck Aguilar off but Aguilar is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Lovig'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.
Aguilar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lovig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovig wants to control but Aguilar postures up.
Aguilar staying calm.
Aguilar trying to control the position but Lovig is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovig can't do much from the bottom here.
Lovig is looking for a sweep.
Lovig is trying to control Aguilar's posture but Aguilar avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lovig is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aguilar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lovig is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lovig struggling a bit here.
Aguilar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lovig's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lovig tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aguilar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lovig is working hard here to advance position.
Aguilar taking a breather here.
Lovig is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lovig manages to get back to half guard.
Lovig has his hands clasped together around Aguilar's back. He's all about the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control from half guard but Lovig is working away.
Lovig trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Aguilar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lovig is trying to control but Aguilar passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lovig (0) vs (8) Aguilar
Lovig is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Lovig's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lovig gets back to half guard.
Aguilar tries to pass to full mount but Lovig defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lovig is looking for a sweep. Aguilar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lovig is positioning himself well to prevent Aguilar advancing to mount.
Lovig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lovig.
Lovig 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.
Lovig looking to control but Aguilar passes into half guard.
Lovig tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Aguilar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lovig (0) vs (11) Aguilar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lovig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aguilar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lovig looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Lovig working to try and regain half guard.
Lovig prevents any damage by holding on tight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lovig reaches up to try and control the position but Aguilar seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lovig rolls and tries to escape and now Aguilar has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lovig (0) vs (14) Aguilar
Lovig trying to control the hands but Aguilar breaks the grip.
Aguilar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lovig doesn't escape.
Lovig trying to control the action but Aguilar just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Aguilar controlling the positon.
Aguilar not allowing Lovig to control his hands.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling from the back.
Lovig is really stuck here.
Aguilar doesn't have the hooks in and Lovig manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lovig (2) vs (14) Aguilar
Aguilar managing to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lovig tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
Lovig is fighting to break Aguilar's control of his arms but Aguilar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aguilar 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.
Lovig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aguilar holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar wins on points by 14 to 2.
Alvin Aguilar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 2357 p4p, 264 weight class) and Carlton Lassiter (ranked 2171 p4p, 244 weight class). Ribbler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad Religion - Infected. Ibbe Ribbler had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Carlton Lassiter!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ribbler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ribbler pulls guard.
Ribbler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lassiter is one step ahead there.
Ribbler working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lassiter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribbler's guard.
Ribbler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler pulls Lassiter in close to prevent any damage.
Ribbler trying to keep a closed guard but Lassiter is proving a slippery customer.
Ribbler has his foot on Lassiter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lassiter works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lassiter postures up.
Lassiter trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lassiter manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (0) Lassiter
Ribbler passes into half guard.
Lassiter is looking for a sweep. Ribbler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lassiter gets back to full guard.
Lassiter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lassiter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (2) Lassiter
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Lassiter tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler is trying to control the position but Lassiter postures up.
Ribbler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ribbler pulls Lassiter in close to prevent any damage.
Lassiter forces his way into half guard.
Ribbler wants to control but Lassiter is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to improve his position but Lassiter is controlling well.
Ribbler trying to control here.
Ribbler is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lassiter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ribbler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lassiter.
Ribbler tries to get to full guard but Lassiter has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribbler working a defensive guard here.
Ribbler looking to control but Lassiter passes into half guard.
Lassiter wants to free his trapped foot but Ribbler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ribbler tries to roll over but Lassiter keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribbler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribbler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Lassiter tries to pass.
Ribbler trying to control the position.
Ribbler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lassiter puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ribbler wants to control but Lassiter is keeping busy.
Ribbler is looking for a sweep. Lassiter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ribbler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lassiter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lassiter's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (6) vs (2) Lassiter
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lassiter is really stuck here.
Lassiter is still trying to improve position.
Ribbler looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Lassiter is controlling Ribbler 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (6) vs (4) Lassiter
Ribbler is trying to keep Lassiter in close.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler seems keen to control Lassiter's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribbler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (8) vs (4) Lassiter
Lassiter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ribbler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (11) vs (4) Lassiter
Lassiter gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (13) vs (4) Lassiter
Lassiter is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter tries to control the position but Ribbler now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (16) vs (4) Lassiter
Lassiter tries to break free.
Ribbler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ribbler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ribbler looking to break Lassiter's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lassiter remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ribbler will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ribbler keeps control of the position as Lassiter tries to break free.
Ribbler is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ribbler gets his hands free as Lassiter looks to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lassiter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ribbler looking to break Lassiter's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lassiter remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ribbler will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lassiter is in a bad position with Ribbler working for a choke. Lassiter manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (16) vs (6) Lassiter
Lassiter wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Ribbler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lassiter 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.
Ribbler seems keen to control Lassiter's posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lassiter trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lassiter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.
Ribbler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to hit a switch here but Lassiter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ribbler there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (16) vs (9) Lassiter
Ribbler has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (16) vs (12) Lassiter
Lassiter has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Ribbler is defending well but eventually Lassiter manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Ribbler has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlton Lassiter! |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Martin Hewitt (ranked 8405 p4p, 552 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 4654 p4p, 442 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Martin Hewitt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hewitt tries to sprawl but Eremeev drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hewitt (0) vs (2) Eremeev
Hewitt is looking to control Eremeev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hewitt avoid being mounted?
Hewitt tries to get to full guard but Eremeev has control of the leg.
Well, if Eremeev 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.
Hewitt keeping control of the position.
Hewitt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt tries to get to full guard but Eremeev has control of the leg.
Eremeev passes into side control, despite Hewitt's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (0) vs (5) Eremeev
My spies in Power Shark Gym inform me that Eremeev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee asks Eremeev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Eremeev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hewitt 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.
Hewitt prevents Eremeev from improving position.
Hewitt is trying to control Eremeev's posture but Eremeev avoids it.
Eremeev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hewitt's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hewitt tries to bench press Eremeev off him but Eremeev keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev wants to control but Hewitt is keeping him busy.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hewitt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eremeev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Hewitt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hewitt holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hewitt tries to buck Eremeev off but Eremeev is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev working away.
Eremeev staying calm.
Hewitt regains half guard.
Hewitt wants to improve his position but Eremeev is controlling well.
Eremeev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is controlling the pace.
Eremeev wants to take a breather but Hewitt is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Eremeev manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (0) vs (8) Eremeev
Eremeev prevents Hewitt from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hewitt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Eremeev.
Eremeev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hewitt is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eremeev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hewitt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt regains half guard.
Hewitt is trying to control but Eremeev manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (0) vs (11) Eremeev
Eremeev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Eremeev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt tries to reverse the position but Eremeev maintains control.
Eremeev controlling from mount.
Eremeev looking to control but Hewitt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eremeev moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hewitt has worked his arm free - good work by Hewitt!
Eremeev trying to control the action but Hewitt is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hewitt regains half guard.
Eremeev controlling the pace.
Eremeev wants to work for an arm triangle but Hewitt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is pressing down on Hewitt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hewitt is holding on for now.
Eremeev controlling the pace.
Hewitt is in trouble now - Eremeev has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hewitt (0) vs (14) Eremeev
Hewitt is working to get back to half guard.
Eremeev controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is continuing to stall.
Hewitt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eremeev controlling his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Eremeev controlling from mount.
Hewitt is squirming around, avoiding Eremeev's attempts to control the action.
Eremeev content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Eremeev the control monster continue. Boring.
Hewitt is trying to escape the mount.
Eremeev working for a guillotine from mount but Hewitt is in no mood to give up.
Eremeev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Eremeev content just to control the position here.
Eremeev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eremeev looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eremeev wins on points by 14 to 0.
Andrey Eremeev is the new lightweight champion!
Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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