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WVTSW S01 WK1B PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 2361 p4p, 235 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11122 p4p, 434 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Diyorbek Nurudinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Nurudinov tries for a takedown but Kimura manages to get underhooks.
Nurudinov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kimura after a bit of a struggle.
Kimura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diyorbek Nurudinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kimura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kimura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kimura! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nurudinov (0) vs (4) Kimura
Nurudinov is looking for a sweep.
Kimura controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurudinov is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nurudinov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nurudinov is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Kimura is staying tight to Nurudinov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov tries to improve position but can't.
Nurudinov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kimura stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kimura has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (0) vs (7) Kimura
Nurudinov is trying to reverse the position but instead Kimura has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nurudinov (0) vs (10) Kimura
Kimura keeps control of the position as Nurudinov tries to break free.
Nurudinov is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controls the position.
Nurudinov is really stuck here.
Well, with Kimura on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nurudinov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nurudinov tries to escape the position.
Nurudinov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurudinov tries to roll but Kimura sticks to his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controls the action.
Nurudinov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nurudinov trying to get back to full guard but Kimura takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (0) vs (13) Kimura
Nurudinov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurudinov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Nurudinov (0) vs (16) Kimura
Kimura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nurudinov's body.
Nurudinov wants to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov breaks Kimura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (16) Kimura
Nurudinov trying to move into half guard but instead Kimura has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (18) Kimura
Nurudinov wants to hit a switch here but Kimura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nurudinov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (2) vs (21) Kimura
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurudinov can't escape the position.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurudinov is trying to reverse the position but instead Kimura has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nurudinov (2) vs (24) Kimura
Nurudinov turns into Kimura and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (24) Kimura
Nurudinov is looking to pass into half guard but Kimura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kimura is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (26) Kimura
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kimura escapes and throws Nurudinov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (29) Kimura
Nurudinov 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.
Kimura controlling the position from side mount.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurudinov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nurudinov is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nurudinov is looking to sweep but instead, Kimura has passed into half guard.
Kimura controlling the action here.
Nurudinov with the active half guard here but Kimura passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (32) Kimura
Nurudinov is looking to reverse the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura takes a little break here. Nurudinov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nurudinov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurudinov tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Kimura 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.
Nurudinov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nurudinov is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now.
Nurudinov is looking to reverse the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov is breathing heavily.
Nurudinov seems a little lost for a moment, as Kimura dominates the positioning.
Nurudinov is trying to improve his position.
Kimura is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nurudinov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov is looking for a sweep.
Kimura 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 Nurudinov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nurudinov is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov is looking for a sweep.
Kimura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nurudinov tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nurudinov 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.
Kimura controlling the position from side mount.
Nurudinov manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is taking a breather. Nurudinov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurudinov (4) vs (35) Kimura
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura wins on points by 35 to 4. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Black (ranked 3057 p4p, 280 weight class) and Mike Haggar (ranked 3812 p4p, 316 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Black might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Dicks - Rich Daddy. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mike Haggar enters the cage!
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Dick Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Haggar!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Haggar.
Dick Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Haggar! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Black (4) vs (0) Haggar
Black trying to control the position but Haggar is working away.
Haggar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Black (4) vs (4) Haggar
Haggar looking to break Black's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Black remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Haggar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Haggar is trying to stick to Black's back but Black is turning into Haggar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Haggar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Black. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (6) vs (4) Haggar
Black wants to control from the top but Haggar keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Black 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.
Black preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Haggar is retaining full guard.
Haggar trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
Black passes Haggar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Black is trying for a kimura here. Haggar looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Black wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Black! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 22013 p4p, 425 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1339 p4p, 151 weight class). Sparxx has chosen Thug Life - Lugz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puto.
Puto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sparxx! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Puto (4) vs (0) Sparxx
Puto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sparxx knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx is looking to regain half guard here but Puto keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face as Puto controls the position.
Sparxx gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to control Puto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Sparxx actively working from the bottom here.
Puto wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position.
Puto trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Puto passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (7) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparxx is looking to escape.
Sparxx told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puto takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Puto (10) vs (0) Sparxx
Puto 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, Sparxx has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sparxx breaks Puto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (10) vs (2) Sparxx
Puto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparxx defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Sparxx is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparxx manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puto (12) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Sparxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puto pushing down on Sparxx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto forces his way into half guard.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparxx manages to get to full guard.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Puto tries to pass.
Sparxx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Puto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparxx's guard.
Puto is controlling the pace.
Puto is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Sparxx has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Puto is in a lot of trouble! Sparxx is straining to finish and he's done it! Puto taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrone Sparxx!
After the big win, Tyrone Sparxx made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trevor Fitch (ranked 6099 p4p, 471 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 161 p4p, 22 weight class). Zexi has chosen BRADIO-Flyers as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trevor Fitch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dai Zexi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zexi circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitch dives in and grabs Zexi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zexi pushes down on Fitch's head and hops out.
Zexi instigates a clinch.
Zexi has picked Fitch up - he's going for a ride! Zexi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fitch (0) vs (2) Zexi
Zexi seems to be looking for submissions.
Zexi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fitch! Score +3 for passing guard: Fitch (0) vs (5) Zexi
Zexi has hold of Fitch's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fitch manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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.
Zexi is working for a guillotine from mount but Fitch frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Zexi has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fitch (0) vs (8) Zexi
Zexi has got one arm under Fitch's chin. This could be trouble... Fitch trying to control the other hand but Zexi gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Fitch has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Seb Sha (ranked 1000 p4p, 140 weight class) and Pacer Dalton (ranked 1268 p4p, 169 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Seb Sha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dalton.
Sha shoots in for a double leg but Dalton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dalton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dalton misses with a takedown attempt - Sha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dalton sprawls and moves away.
Seb Sha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pacer Dalton.
Sha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dalton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sha (2) vs (0) Dalton
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sha preventing the sweep.
Sha tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Sha is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Sha tries to pass.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Sha looking to pass the guard.
Sha wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Sha tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Sha stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Sha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalton pulls Sha in close to his closed guard and prevents Sha from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sha tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sha won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Sha is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Sha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dalton is not content to let Sha control the position.
Dalton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sha is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is defending against the submission attempts here by Sha.
Sha is trying to control the action in half guard but Dalton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton won't allow Sha to pass to mount.
Dalton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dalton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sha jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sha (5) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton is looking for a sweep.
Dalton is trying to control Sha's posture but Sha avoids it.
Dalton is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sha is staying active.
Sha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dalton, who protects the arm well.
Dalton tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sha tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dalton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
Sha is trying to get an arm triangle but Dalton is defending well.
Sha gets to mount! Dalton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sha (7) vs (0) Dalton
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is looking to improve his position but Sha isn't that keen on the idea.
Dalton tries to improve his position but instead Sha has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sha (10) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sha off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dalton is really stuck here.
Dalton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dalton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sha.
Sha has one arm under Dalton 's neck. Dalton is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Sha manages to get his arm free though and Dalton is in a world of trouble! Sha sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Dalton turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Seb Sha!
After winning the bout, Seb Sha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Steel Penn (ranked 2620 p4p, 315 weight class) and Denubis Majere (ranked 1820 p4p, 238 weight class). Majere comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Man in Black kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Mr Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn closes the distance and pushes Majere back into the cage.
I was talking to Steel Penn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Majere manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Majere looking for a sweep. Not yet Majere, not yet.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Majere has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majere is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Majere looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn 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. Steel Penn seems to have locked his on tight now - Majere screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Steel Penn, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mr Steel Penn!
Mr Steel Penn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Franky Yip (ranked 1998 p4p, 246 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12068 p4p, 491 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Franky Yip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Yip forces Deeds back against the cage and clinches.
Yip tries for a takedown but Deeds manages to get underhooks.
Deeds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yip gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yip wants a takedown but no success here.
Deeds prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Yip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yip turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Yip (4) vs (0) Deeds
Yip is trying to move to mount but Deeds reverses beautifully and ends up in Yip's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yip (4) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds passes Yip's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yip is looking to improve his position.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yip keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for a kimura here.
Yip is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yip actively working from the bottom here.
Yip moves into full guard.
Yip has control of Deeds's left arm, preventing Deeds from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yip is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yip controls Deeds momentarily but Deeds frees himself.
Yip pushes a forearm under Deeds's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Deeds is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franky Yip!
Franky Yip bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 15593 p4p, 382 weight class) and Marcin Vanna (ranked 1618 p4p, 168 weight class). Holzken's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcin Vanna!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vanna scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holzken (0) vs (2) Vanna
Vanna trying to control the action but Holzken is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holzken manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holzken has his hands on Vanna's head, controlling the position.
Vanna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holzken is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna won't allow Holzken to sweep him here.
Holzken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vanna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vanna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holzken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (2) Vanna
Holzken sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holzken seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vanna for as long as he can get away with.
Vanna keeping full guard, as Holzken tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Holzken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanna is keeping the position for now.
Holzken showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vanna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holzken can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken content to stall in guard here.
Vanna can't keep his opponent in guard - Holzken advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Holzken seems to be looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is trying to work for a kimura but Vanna is defending well.
Holzken wants to work for an arm triangle but Vanna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holzken is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanna trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Holzken manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (5) vs (2) Vanna
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holzken sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vanna wants to hold on but Holzken pushes him away.
Vanna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holzken content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vanna tries to hold on but Holzken postures up.
Vanna is trying to escape the mount.
Holzken takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Holzken'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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holzken goes for an armbar but Vanna turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vanna. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (5) vs (4) Vanna
Holzken looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vanna is defending well. Holzken quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vanna has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Holzken celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodney Holzken!
An out of breath Rodney Holzken thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Marcin Vanna spoke after the fight, saying 'You win some you lose some not everything will go your way but at were fighting for that title'. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 2048 p4p, 203 weight class) and Rollo Gracie (ranked 950 p4p, 109 weight class). Diame Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Get It On The Floor. Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dumba Diame Jr 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dumba Diame Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Rollo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diame Jr instigates a clinch.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Diame Jr's takedown attempt.
Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diame Jr (0) vs (2) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diame Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Diame Jr is keeping the position.
Gracie stays in close to Diame Jr's body and controls the position.
Gracie trying to control but Diame Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie won't allow Diame Jr to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie passes Diame Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Diame Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diame Jr is holding on for now.
Diame Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Diame Jr is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diame Jr tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working away.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Diame Jr denies him.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diame Jr (0) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie fails to move to back control.
Diame Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Big Bear Fight Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Diame Jr tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Diame Jr wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diame Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr moves into full guard.
Diame Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diame Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diame Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diame Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Diame Jr's legs - danger averted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is trying to keep Gracie in close.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Diame Jr.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diame Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie stays in close to Diame Jr's body and controls the position.
Gracie won't allow Diame Jr to sweep him here.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diame Jr is keeping the position for now.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (0) vs (10) Gracie
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Diame Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Diame Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Diame Jr is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie trying to control the action but Diame Jr is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Diame Jr tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is looking for a sweep.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diame Jr (0) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie prevents Diame Jr from getting the reversal.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diame Jr regains half guard.
Diame Jr tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Gracie 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.
Gracie taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Diame Jr has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Gracie has tapped! Great work by Diame Jr! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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