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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 12188 p4p, 543 weight class) and Ricardinho Vieira (ranked 1706 p4p, 224 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ricardinho Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vieira tries to clinch but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds moves into the clinch successfully.
Deeds turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Deeds (4) vs (0) Vieira
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
The referee asks Deeds politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Deeds prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to improve position but can't.
Deeds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.
Vieira tries to buck Deeds off but Deeds is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vieira wants to control but Deeds postures up.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
Deeds tries for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.
Deeds 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 Vieira's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vieira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Deeds stalling.
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds slows the pace down in half guard.
Deeds passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (7) vs (0) Vieira
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira wants to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
Deeds has control of Vieira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vieira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Deeds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vieira is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is trying to escape the mount.
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Deeds's attempts to control the action.
Vieira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vieira can't escape the position.
Vieira gets back to half guard.
Vieira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deeds controlling from the top position.
Deeds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Vieira has his foot on Deeds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deeds works his way back into a safe position though.
Vieira looking to control.
Deeds trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vieira controlling the position.
Vieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deeds is aware though and is defending well.
Vieira has his foot on Deeds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deeds works his way back into a safe position though.
Deeds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Deeds pushes his legs off easily.
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deeds defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira has an active guard here but Deeds has managed to pass into half guard.
Vieira trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (10) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira tries to lock up and control but Deeds gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Deeds wants to finish this one by submission but Vieira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Deeds.
Vieira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Deeds sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vieira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Deeds seems content to control.
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deeds seems to be looking for submissions.
Deeds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (13) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deeds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vieira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vieira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deeds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deeds's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (13) vs (4) Vieira
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vieira 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, Deeds has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Deeds showing good submission defense here.
Deeds rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Deeds is working away.
Deeds moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looking to sit in guard and control but Deeds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (15) vs (4) Vieira
Vieira is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Deeds defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds'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.
Vieira can't keep his opponent in guard - Deeds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deeds is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deeds prevents Vieira from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control from half guard but Vieira is working away.
Deeds prevents Vieira from improving his position.
Deeds works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (18) vs (4) Vieira
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira sneaks back into half guard.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control from half guard but Vieira is working away.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Deeds wants to work for an arm triangle but Vieira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vieira is not content to let Deeds control the position.
Vieira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 18 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 15959 p4p, 559 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1336 p4p, 165 weight class). Salvatore is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Reich mir die Hand. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pancake sprawls well. Pancake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salvatore gets slowly back to his feet.
Pancake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salvatore to the ground. Pancake is now in Salvatore's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Salvatore
Salvatore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pancake defends it easily.
Pancake content to stall in guard here.
Salvatore wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Pancake content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Pancake pushes his legs off easily.
Salvatore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pancake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pancake trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore 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.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salvatore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for subs off his back but Pancake has passed one foot through into half guard.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salvatore is looking to get back to full guard here but Pancake has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Salvatore
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salvatore prevents Pancake from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to improve position but can't.
Salvatore is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pancake is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (7) vs (0) Salvatore
Pancake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Salvatore is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pancake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pancake trying to control but Salvatore is having none of it.
Salvatore is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake controlling from mount.
Salvatore is desperately trying to improve his position but Pancake has a good base and remains in mount.
Salvatore reaches up to try and control the position but Pancake seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Salvatore rolls and tries to escape and now Pancake has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (10) vs (0) Salvatore
Pancake is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Salvatore is defending well though. Pancake let's go of the attempt for now.
Salvatore tries to escape but Pancake has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Salvatore defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (10) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Pancake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (12) vs (2) Salvatore
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pancake passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salvatore manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Salvatore looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pancake puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
Salvatore preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Salvatore has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pancake is looking to advance position but Salvatore won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
Pancake is looking for a kimura here.
Salvatore tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pancake has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (15) vs (2) Salvatore
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake controlling his opponent.
Salvatore manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg.
Salvatore trying to control but Pancake postures up.
Salvatore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Salvatore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pancake is one step ahead there.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pancake controls the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Salvatore working for a triangle but Pancake defends it easily.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.
Salvatore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pancake postures up.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Pancake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Salvatore is looking for a triangle here but Pancake uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (18) vs (2) Salvatore
Pancake tries to advance to mount but Salvatore denies him.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore regains half guard.
Pancake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pancake trying to control from half guard but Salvatore is working away.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
Pancake is taking a breather. Salvatore 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.
Pancake prevents Salvatore from improving his position.
Pancake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake is trying to work for a kimura but Salvatore is defending well.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
Pancake trying to control the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pancake trying to mount his opponent but Salvatore defends it.
Pancake is controlling the pace.
Pancake wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Salvatore is holding on to half guard well.
Salvatore trying to control from the bottom.
Salvatore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salvatore.
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Pancake pushes his legs off easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake trying to move into half guard but instead Salvatore has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (18) vs (4) Salvatore
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salvatore manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (20) vs (4) Salvatore
Pancake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pancake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pancake trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Pancake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
Tobias Pancake decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2553 p4p, 282 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 10754 p4p, 551 weight class). Aguilar has chosen Drector's Cut by Kamikazee 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jesus St Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilar rushes St Pierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aguilar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aguilar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aguilar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics St Pierre uses from the top position.
St Pierre is fighting to break Aguilar's control of his arms but Aguilar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aguilar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aguilar pulls St Pierre in close to his closed guard and prevents St Pierre from doing any damage or advancing position.
St Pierre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Aguilar.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aguilar is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Aguilar working for a triangle but St Pierre defends it easily.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar is pulling down on St Pierre's head. It's preventing any offense from St Pierre, at least for the moment.
St Pierre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre passes Aguilar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aguilar 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.
St Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Aguilar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
St Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aguilar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Pierre is pressing down on Aguilar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aguilar is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aguilar is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (3) vs (0) Aguilar
St Pierre tries to control but Aguilar wriggling away.
Aguilar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St Pierre wants to control the pace but Aguilar is squirming around nicely.
St Pierre controlling from mount.
St Pierre is looking to work his way around to Aguilar's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to control the action but instead Aguilar gets a body lock and reverses into St Pierre's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (3) vs (2) Aguilar
Aguilar being controlled here momentarily.
Aguilar trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aguilar is one step ahead there.
St Pierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aguilar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (3) vs (5) Aguilar
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on St Pierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
St Pierre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aguilar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aguilar wants to free his trapped foot but St Pierre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep. Aguilar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aguilar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
St Pierre is looking to control Aguilar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St Pierre avoid being mounted?
Aguilar is taking a breather. St Pierre 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is pressing down on St Pierre's thigh, looking to free his foot. St Pierre is holding on for now.
St Pierre gets back to full guard.
St Pierre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (5) vs (5) Aguilar
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Aguilar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
St Pierre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aguilar is trying to maintain the position but St Pierre is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aguilar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
St Pierre trying to control from Aguilar's half guard. Aguilar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
St Pierre being controlled here momentarily.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar pulls St Pierre in to control the position.
St Pierre trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Aguilar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
St Pierre pushes down on Aguilar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
St Pierre working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Aguilar's thigh. Aguilar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aguilar is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Aguilar.
Aguilar working a defensive guard but St Pierre passes into half guard.
St Pierre trying to control from half guard but Aguilar is working away.
St Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
St Pierre trying to mount his opponent but Aguilar defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aguilar trying to control here.
St Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aguilar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Pierre tries to pass to full mount but Aguilar defends it.
Aguilar is defending against the submission attempts here by St Pierre.
St Pierre is pressing down on Aguilar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aguilar is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar keeping control of the position.
St Pierre is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aguilar is controlling St Pierre's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and St Pierre gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
St Pierre takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A very excited looking Jesus St Pierre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Alvin Aguilar spoke after the fight, saying 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Segey Taranin (ranked 1949 p4p, 201 weight class) and Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 2113 p4p, 212 weight class). Diame Jr has chosen Get It On The Floor as his entrance music. Dumba Diame Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Segey Taranin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Dumba Diame Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Taranin gets a clinch.
Taranin decides to pull guard.
Taranin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diame Jr trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
Diame Jr passes Taranin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taranin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
Diame Jr content to stall in guard here.
Diame Jr won't allow Taranin to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass.
Taranin looking for a sweep. Not yet Taranin, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diame Jr forces his way into half guard.
Taranin is pressing down on Diame Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now.
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Diame Jr stays in close to Taranin's body and controls the position.
Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr preventing the sweep.
Taranin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diame Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diame Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diame Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taranin's guard.
Taranin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diame Jr works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (0) vs (3) Diame Jr
Taranin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (2) vs (3) Diame Jr
Diame Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diame Jr.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Diame Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.
Diame Jr looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Diame Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diame Jr is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is working hard here to advance position.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.
Diame Jr keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass.
Diame Jr keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Diame Jr is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diame Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taranin passes Diame Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taranin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taranin is keen to just control but Diame Jr is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diame Jr defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taranin in particular looking to stall.
Diame Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is trying to control. Diame Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diame Jr tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diame Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is working for a kimura but Diame Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Taranin prevents Diame Jr from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taranin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (5) vs (3) Diame Jr
Taranin tries to control but Diame Jr wriggling away.
Taranin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Diame Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (5) vs (5) Diame Jr
Diame Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Taranin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (7) vs (5) Diame Jr
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.
Taranin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diame Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taranin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (7) vs (7) Diame Jr
Taranin can't keep his opponent in guard - Diame Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (7) vs (10) Diame Jr
Taranin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diame Jr looking to control but Taranin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taranin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Taranin has worked his arm free - good work by Taranin!
Taranin prevents Diame Jr from improving position.
Diame Jr trying to control the action but Taranin is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr has control of an arm but Taranin manages to advance to Diame Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taranin (11) vs (10) Diame Jr
Taranin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diame Jr is defending well though. Taranin let's go of the attempt for now.
Taranin tries to get the hooks in deep but Diame Jr pushed the leg off.
Diame Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Taranin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Taranin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Taranin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Taranin is hanging on to Diame Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Taranin looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Diame Jr is controlling Taranin 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (11) vs (12) Diame Jr
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diame Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Taranin.
Diame Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Diame Jr is pressing down on Taranin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taranin is holding on for now.
Diame Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin tries to get to full guard but Diame Jr has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diame Jr wins on points by 12 to 11.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dumba Diame Jr made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ebyn Dall (ranked 610 p4p, 76 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 15711 p4p, 413 weight class). Dall's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Under the Blood. Holzken is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 6 wins and 4 losses; Ebyn Dall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holzken's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dall (2) vs (0) Holzken
Holzken moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holzken is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dall (2) vs (2) Holzken
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holzken pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Holzken 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control from half guard but Dall is working away.
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holzken pulls his head out easily.
Holzken perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holzken is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (2) vs (5) Holzken
Holzken looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to reverse the position but Holzken maintains control.
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.
Holzken looking to control but Dall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holzken might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dall to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dall (2) vs (8) Holzken
Dall breaks Holzken's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dall (4) vs (8) Holzken
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holzken manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dall has Holzken in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dall (4) vs (10) Holzken
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holzken is one step ahead there.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken passes into half guard.
Holzken is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Holzken 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.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dall is refusing to be controlled, as Holzken sits in half guard.
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Holzken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holzken trying to control from half guard but Dall is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holzken passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (4) vs (13) Holzken
Holzken tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holzken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dall tries to reverse the position but Holzken maintains control.
Holzken looking to control but Dall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holzken tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holzken tries to control but Dall wriggling away.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Holzken has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dall is desperately trying to improve his position but Holzken has a good base and remains in mount.
Dall is controlling an arm, preventing Holzken from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Holzken looking to control but Dall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dall is working to get back to half guard.
Holzken moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dall (4) vs (16) Holzken
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken doesn't have the hooks in and Dall manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dall (6) vs (16) Holzken
Dall pushes down on Holzken's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holzken is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dall (6) vs (20) Holzken
Holzken just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Holzken is looking to control Dall but Dall is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dall tries to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holzken working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Dall is doing well to defend. Holzken seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Dall is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodney Holzken!
Rodney Holzken seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2179 p4p, 122 weight class) and Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4373 p4p, 222 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Marilson Coutinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coutinho.
Coutinho instigates a clinch.
Coutinho pulls guard successfully.
Hoyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coutinho is keeping the position for now.
Coutinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoyle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoyle looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Coutinho is trying to control but can't.
Hoyle wants to free his trapped foot but Coutinho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Coutinho'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.
Coutinho wants to get back to full guard but Hoyle has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (3) Hoyle
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is squirming around, avoiding Hoyle's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coutinho wants to control but Hoyle is having none of it.
Hoyle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coutinho tries to control Hoyle's body but Hoyle pushes him off. Coutinho squirms to his side and now Hoyle has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Coutinho (0) vs (6) Hoyle
Coutinho is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hoyle gets his way!
Coutinho staying busy and making it hard for Hoyle to control.
Our spies down at at The Foundry inform us that Hoyle has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho 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 Coutinho taps out furiously! Hoyle displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Hoyle!
Aaron Hoyle managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview. |
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