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WVTSW S01 WK2A PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Penn (ranked 3885 p4p, 348 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 1304 p4p, 160 weight class). Kaz McStafferson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Freddy Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (0) McStafferson
Penn wants to control from the top but McStafferson keeps moving.
McStafferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McStafferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (5) vs (0) McStafferson
McStafferson tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn trying to control the action but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Penn'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.
McStafferson tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn has hold of McStafferson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! McStafferson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Penn cranks the arm and McStafferson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from McStafferson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Freddy Penn!
Freddy Penn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Bjj (ranked 2742 p4p, 289 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19845 p4p, 497 weight class). 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bjj Bjj! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dela Rosa darts in and clinches Bjj up against the cage.
Bjj manages to pull guard.
Bjj is trying to keep Dela Rosa in close.
Dela Rosa wants to pass the guard but Bjj is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Rosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjj has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Rosa has managed to get both his arms back between Bjj's legs - danger averted.
Dela Rosa has gone for a leg lock! Bjj slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dela Rosa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjj (2) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but instead Bjj has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dela Rosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bjj 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.
Dela Rosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bjj defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing Bjj from controlling successfully.
Dela Rosa working for submissions but it's allowed Bjj to get to half guard.
Dela Rosa tries to get to full guard but Bjj has control of the leg.
Bjj sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dela Rosa tries to get to full guard but Bjj has control of the leg.
Bjj is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bjj content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjj is controlling the pace.
Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Bjj keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa gets back to full guard.
Dela Rosa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bjj has passed into half guard!
Bjj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dela Rosa keeps working.
Bjj controlling the pace.
Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but Bjj is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjj works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bjj (5) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bjj trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dela Rosa working to try and regain half guard.
Bjj can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dela Rosa is looking to escape.
Dela Rosa wants to hold on but Bjj pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Bjj has a good base and remains in mount.
Bjj wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bjj avoids the attempt from Dela Rosa to control.
Dela Rosa is working to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa tries to lock up and control but Bjj gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bjj wants to control the pace but Dela Rosa is squirming around nicely.
Dela Rosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dela Rosa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dela Rosa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bjj (8) vs (0) Dela Rosa
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bjj has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dela Rosa's body.
You can see the frustration on Dela Rosa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bjj looking to break Dela Rosa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dela Rosa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bjj will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dela Rosa rolls, trying to escape but Bjj keeps control of the position.
Bjj is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dela Rosa is defending well though. Bjj let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Rosa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bjj's guard. Nice work there by Dela Rosa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjj (8) vs (2) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bjj looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bjj looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bjj! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bjj (12) vs (2) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bjj (14) vs (2) Dela Rosa
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is squirming around, avoiding Bjj's attempts to control the action.
Bjj avoids the attempt from Dela Rosa to control.
Dela Rosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bjj is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dela Rosa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dela Rosa shrugs it off.
Bjj is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dela Rosa is surviving well by controlling Bjj's body position as best he can.
Bjj avoids the attempt from Dela Rosa to control.
Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position but Bjj isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa 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: Bjj (14) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa looking to pass the guard.
Dela Rosa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dela Rosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bjj looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bjj looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bjj! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bjj (18) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Bjj working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dela Rosa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bjj prevents Dela Rosa from improving his position.
Bjj uses his free foot to push down on Dela Rosa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dela Rosa. Score +3 for passing guard: Bjj (21) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Bjj looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bjj is looking to work his way around to Dela Rosa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bjj looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position but Bjj isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bjj seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dela Rosa is holding on tight.
Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position but Bjj isn't that keen on the idea.
Bjj looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bjj wants to finish this one by submission but Dela Rosa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bjj.
Dela Rosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Bjj has a good base and remains in mount.
Bjj wants to finish this one by submission but Dela Rosa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bjj.
Bjj trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dela Rosa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bjj controlling from mount.
Dela Rosa is trying to escape the mount.
Bjj avoids the attempt from Dela Rosa to control.
Bjj is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dela Rosa is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Bjj (24) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Bjj looking to break Dela Rosa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dela Rosa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bjj will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dela Rosa wants to control his opponent's hands but Bjj gets his hands free.
Dela Rosa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bjj.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bjj looking for the choke but no joy.
Bjj tries to keep control of the position but Dela Rosa is staying busy.
Dela Rosa is really stuck here.
Dela Rosa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bjj.
Dela Rosa is trying to break free.
Bjj goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Dela Rosa escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjj (24) vs (6) Dela Rosa
Bjj is holding on to half guard well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura here.
Bjj preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dela Rosa is looking for a kimura but Bjj is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dela Rosa to get the leverage.
Dela Rosa is trying to work for a kimura but Bjj is defending well.
Bjj manages to get to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa won't allow Bjj to sweep him here.
Bjj is pulling down on Dela Rosa's head to control his posture.
Dela Rosa stopping the sweep attempt from Bjj.
Dela Rosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjj is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjj has his foot on Dela Rosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dela Rosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bjj dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjj (26) vs (6) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bjj passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjj takes the fight on points by 26 to 6. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamden Jackson (ranked 1387 p4p, 175 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 600 p4p, 78 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Kamden Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Menezes pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Menezes jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Menezes has locked up a guillotine! Menezes's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jackson is holding on here and Menezes must be using up a lot of energy. Jackson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Menezes gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arthur Menezes!
Kamden Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'The loss is tough, but I will come back stronger!'. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pavlo Bilous (ranked 2047 p4p, 228 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 10624 p4p, 560 weight class). Aguilar has chosen Drector's Cut by Kamikazee as his entrance music. Pavlo Bilous 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pavlo Bilous! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bilous has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bilous wants to take the fight to the mat but Aguilar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aguilar has picked Bilous up - he's going for a ride! Aguilar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bilous (0) vs (2) Aguilar
Bilous is looking to improve his position.
Aguilar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aguilar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bilous knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous tries to get to full guard but Aguilar has control of the leg.
Bilous is trying to maintain the position but Aguilar is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous is looking for a sweep. Aguilar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aguilar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bilous wants to get back to full guard.
Bilous has a hand on Aguilar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aguilar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bilous (0) vs (5) Aguilar
Bilous 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.
Aguilar avoids the attempt from Bilous to control.
Aguilar content just to control the position here.
Aguilar avoids the attempt from Bilous to control.
Bilous might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Aguilar looking to control and managing it successfully.
My spies in Empire MMA Academy inform me that Aguilar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bilous tries to hold on but Aguilar pushes him away.
Bilous can't escape the position.
Aguilar looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilous regains half guard.
Bilous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aguilar trying to control the pace.
Bilous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aguilar pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bilous has a hand on Aguilar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aguilar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bilous (0) vs (8) Aguilar
Bilous wants to hold on but Aguilar pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilous 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.
Bilous 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: Bilous (2) vs (8) Aguilar
Bilous drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aguilar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bilous (2) vs (10) Aguilar
Bilous working for a triangle but Aguilar defends it easily.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Bilous is keeping the position.
Bilous wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is stalling in the full guard.
Bilous tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bilous working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aguilar has passed into half guard!
Aguilar controlling the pace.
Bilous is looking to improve his position.
Aguilar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aguilar pulls his head out easily.
Bilous wants to sweep but Aguilar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bilous (2) vs (13) Aguilar
Bilous tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bilous struggling a bit here.
Bilous is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Bilous's face as Aguilar controls the position.
Bilous is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bilous struggling a bit here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bilous keeps working.
Aguilar takes a little break here. Bilous wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bilous wants to control but Aguilar postures up.
You can see the frustration on Bilous's face as Aguilar controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bilous regains half guard.
Aguilar is taking a breather. Bilous 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.
Aguilar passes into side control, despite Bilous's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bilous (2) vs (16) Aguilar
Bilous is trying to improve his position.
Bilous is trying to control Aguilar's posture but Aguilar avoids it.
Aguilar controlling from side mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bilous struggling a bit here.
Bilous is trying to get back to half guard.
Bilous is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar working away.
Bilous trying to remain calm as Aguilar controls from the top position.
Bilous wants to control but Aguilar postures up.
You can see the frustration on Bilous's face as Aguilar controls the position.
Aguilar is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Aguilar the control monster continue. Boring.
Bilous is trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Aguilar working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bilous is trying to improve his position.
Bilous sneaks back into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is trying to get back to full guard.
Bilous is looking to control Aguilar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bilous avoid being mounted?
Aguilar moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bilous. Score +3 for passing guard: Bilous (2) vs (19) Aguilar
Bilous trying to remain calm as Aguilar controls from the top position.
Bilous manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aguilar's best efforts.
Bilous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aguilar pulls his head out easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling the action here.
Bilous wants to get back to full guard.
Bilous wants to control but Aguilar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aguilar controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aguilar passes into side control, despite Bilous's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bilous (2) vs (22) Aguilar
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar wins on points by 22 to 2.
A relieved looking Alvin Aguilar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Pavlo Bilous had this to say: 'Should have stayed away from that rave last night ugh I had a great time and got laid so atleast I have that '. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 15837 p4p, 567 weight class) and Bjj Steel (ranked 19928 p4p, 556 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steel.
Pancake instigates a clinch.
Steel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Steel
Pancake controlling the position.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pancake trying to control the position.
Pancake is really struggling to control Steel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pancake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Pancake trying to control the position here.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pancake's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake controlling the position for now.
Pancake is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel.
Steel is looking to stall here but Pancake recovers full guard.
Steel passes Pancake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Pancake won't allow Steel to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pancake working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pancake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (2) Steel
Pancake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pancake has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Pancake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pancake prevents Steel from improving his position.
Pancake is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Pancake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to roll over but Pancake keeps him under control.
Pancake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steel is not content to let Pancake control the position.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Pancake has latched onto it... Big trouble! Pancake pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Steel is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Pancake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Pancake!
A less than humble Tobias Pancake misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bernardo De Barros (ranked 800 p4p, 101 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1334 p4p, 168 weight class). Salvatore has chosen Reich mir die Hand as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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 3 wins and 2 losses; Bernardo De Barros! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salvatore shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salvatore showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Barros (0) vs (2) Salvatore
De Barros is pressing down on Salvatore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Barros looking for a guillotine here but Salvatore defends easily.
My spies in Rio Fight Academy inform me that Salvatore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
De Barros keeping full guard, as Salvatore tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from De Barros'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.
Salvatore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Barros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
De Barros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Barros has his foot on Salvatore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salvatore works his way back into a safe position though.
De Barros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salvatore advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Barros (0) vs (5) Salvatore
Salvatore trying to control the position but De Barros is working away.
De Barros tries to bench press Salvatore off him but Salvatore keeps the position.
Salvatore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Salvatore is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt De Barros will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
De Barros tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control the position but De Barros is working away.
De Barros is looking to reverse the position.
Salvatore trying to control the action but De Barros is working from the bottom.
Salvatore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Barros is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Barros is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Salvatore off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Barros (4) vs (5) Salvatore
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Barros seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Salvatore's chin but Salvatore turns very nicely into De Barros's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Salvatore.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Barros (4) vs (7) Salvatore
De Barros had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salvatore defends it easily.
Salvatore is pushing down on De Barros's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Barros is fighting to maintain full guard but Salvatore has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but De Barros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salvatore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Barros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salvatore.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura here.
Salvatore is thwarting De Barros's attempts to control the position.
Salvatore is taking a breather. De Barros 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.
Salvatore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Barros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salvatore.
De Barros looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Barros moves into full guard.
De Barros keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
De Barros 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.
Salvatore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Barros tries to get to full guard but Salvatore has control of the leg.
Salvatore seems to be looking for submissions.
De Barros slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De Barros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore slips nicely into half guard.
De Barros is looking for a sweep. Salvatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvatore looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Barros wants to get back to full guard.
Salvatore is working for a kimura but De Barros is defending it quite comfortably.
Salvatore is trying to control the action in half guard but De Barros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Barros is looking for a sweep. Salvatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvatore trying to control the action but De Barros is working from the bottom.
De Barros trying to hold on to Salvatore's head to control him but Salvatore postures up.
De Barros is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvatore pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Barros has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Barros wants to get back to full guard.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura here.
De Barros gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Barros looking for a guillotine here but Salvatore defends easily.
De Barros tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Barros looking for subs off his back but Salvatore has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Salvatore seems content to control.
De Barros wants to improve his position but Salvatore is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Barros gets full guard.
De Barros looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Salvatore passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Barros (4) vs (10) Salvatore
De Barros struggling a bit here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore swings around for an armbar but De Barros sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Salvatore's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Barros (6) vs (10) Salvatore
Salvatore working a defensive guard here.
De Barros trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Salvatore manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Barros (6) vs (12) Salvatore
Salvatore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Barros is keeping the position for now.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Barros looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Barros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salvatore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
De Barros has his foot on Salvatore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salvatore works his way back into a safe position though.
Salvatore slips nicely into half guard.
Salvatore looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salvatore is looking for a kimura but De Barros is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salvatore to get the leverage.
De Barros looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore wants to control but De Barros is keeping him busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
De Barros looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Barros is looking for a sweep. Salvatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Barros is staying active underneath Salvatore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salvatore is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Salvatore in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. De Barros tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Salvatore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RESISTANCE for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sub Machine (ranked 24154 p4p, 250 weight class) and Antonio Brown (ranked 1459 p4p, 79 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brown 's choice of entrance music: Michael Jackson- Don't stop til you get enough. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sub Machine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Machine was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Machine (0) vs (2) Brown
Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown stands and throws Machine's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Machine (0) vs (5) Brown
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries for a kimura but Machine is defending well.
Brown advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Machine (0) vs (7) Brown
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Machine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown has hold of Machine's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Machine manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brown prevents Machine from getting the reversal.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Machine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown looking to control but Machine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machine tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Machine tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Machine is looking to get to half 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.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Brown working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Machine looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Brown ! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antonio Brown !
A victorious Antonio Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 747 p4p, 40 weight class) and Cameron Joyce (ranked 4658 p4p, 210 weight class). Pavlov comes into the arena with Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cameron Joyce!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joyce quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Joyce
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joyce looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Joyce
Pavlov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Joyce for as long as he can get away with.
Joyce is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
Joyce tries to improve position but can't.
Joyce keeps trying to improve his position.
Joyce is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Joyce
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyce is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov looking for a guillotine from mount but Joyce is having none of it.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joyce really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joyce keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov fails to advance to Joyce's back.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov working for a submission but Joyce is keeping him at bay.
Joyce tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Joyce tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking for a guillotine from mount but Joyce is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Joyce manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov 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 Joyce's shoulder. That is not cool.
Joyce tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlov is staying tight to Joyce's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pavlov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joyce knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joyce tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joyce trying to remain calm as Pavlov controls from the top position.
Pavlov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joyce has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pavlov taking a breather here.
Pavlov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joyce, who protects the arm well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Joyce will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joyce is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pavlov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pavlov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Joyce
Joyce tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joyce is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joyce regains half guard.
Joyce looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joyce is just riding it out for now. Pavlov eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Pavlov 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joyce looking for submissions off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joyce defends it well.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Joyce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
Joyce is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov continues to hold on tight.
Joyce tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (12) vs (0) Joyce
You can see the frustration on Joyce's face as Pavlov controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (14) vs (0) Joyce
Pavlov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Joyce has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Joyce! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (14) vs (2) Joyce
Joyce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Our winner, Matvey Pavlov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 1819 p4p, 99 weight class) and Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4421 p4p, 200 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Klaus Chugman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chugman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chugman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hoyle to the ground. Chugman is now in Hoyle's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chugman (2) vs (0) Hoyle
Hoyle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chugman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoyle wants to sweep but no luck.
Chugman passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Hoyle defends the submission attempt.
Chugman prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
Hoyle manages to get to full guard.
Hoyle keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman stopping the sweep attempt from Hoyle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoyle keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoyle working a defensive guard but Chugman passes into half guard.
Chugman seems to be looking for submissions.
Chugman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hoyle is just riding it out for now. Chugman eventually gives up the hold.
Chugman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoyle sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (5) vs (0) Hoyle
Chugman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoyle is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman has hold of Hoyle's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hoyle manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chugman manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hoyle to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chugman (8) vs (0) Hoyle
Chugman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chugman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hoyle has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Chugman doesn't have the hooks in and Hoyle manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (8) vs (2) Hoyle
Hoyle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (10) vs (2) Hoyle
Chugman preventing the sweep.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoyle is retaining full guard.
Chugman is working hard here to advance position.
Hoyle wants to sweep here but Chugman controlling him for the moment.
Hoyle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (10) vs (4) Hoyle
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Hoyle defends easily.
Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.
Hoyle passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoyle wants to pass to mount but Chugman is defending the position.
Chugman wants to get back to full guard.
Hoyle works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (10) vs (7) Hoyle
Hoyle avoids the attempt from Chugman to control.
Chugman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chugman regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Chugman is defending well.
Hoyle works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (10) vs (10) Hoyle
Chugman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoyle wants to pass to mount but Chugman is defending the position.
Chugman trying to control but Hoyle postures up.
Chugman is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but Chugman defending well.
Hoyle is working for a kimura but Chugman is defending it quite comfortably.
Hoyle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoyle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chugman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoyle is working away from the top position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chugman wants to control the action here but instead Hoyle manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (10) vs (13) Hoyle
Chugman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoyle trying to control but Chugman is having none of it.
Chugman working to try and regain half guard.
Chugman tries to control the position but Hoyle now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chugman (10) vs (16) Hoyle
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is trying to defend against the choke here but Hoyle has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hoyle Tightens the hold and Chugman taps out furiously! Hoyle displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Hoyle!
Aaron Hoyle very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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