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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Franky Yip (ranked 2014 p4p, 250 weight class) and Ricardinho Vieira (ranked 1706 p4p, 222 weight class). 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Franky Yip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ricardinho Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Yip has managed to clinch.
Vieira gets underhooks to prevent Yip's takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vieira has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yip gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yip (2) vs (0) Vieira
Yip seems to be working for a kimura but Vieira defends the submission attempt.
Yip works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yip (5) vs (0) Vieira
Yip definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yip wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vieira, who protects the arm well.
Yip tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yip trying to control the position but Vieira is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yip wants to take a breather but Vieira manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Yip.
Yip wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Vieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yip is aware though and is defending well.
Yip trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Yip pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vieira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yip is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vieira. Score +3 for passing guard: Yip (8) vs (0) Vieira
Yip trying to control the position but Vieira is working away.
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vieira gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yip (10) vs (0) Vieira
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip looking to secure an arm triangle but Vieira defends it well.
Yip trying to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Yip wants to pass to mount but Vieira is defending the position.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Yip is controlling well.
Vieira trying to control but Yip postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yip controlling the action here.
Yip wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Yip tries to pass to full mount but Vieira defends it.
Vieira tries to roll over but Yip keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yip works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yip (13) vs (0) Vieira
Yip mounts Vieira! Really nice guard pass there!
Yip trying to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vieira is looking to improve his position but Yip isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yip working for a guillotine from mount but Vieira is in no mood to give up.
Yip wants to take Vieira's back here but Vieira is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Yip wants to finish this one by submission but Vieira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yip.
Vieira can't escape the position.
Vieira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yip looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Yip is looking for a kimura here.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
Yip frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Yip (16) vs (0) Vieira
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vieira working to try and regain half guard.
Yip trying to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira tries to improve his position but instead Yip has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Yip (19) vs (0) Vieira
Yip controlling well, preventing Vieira from escaping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yip is riding his opponent, not letting Vieira buck him off.
Vieira just trying to survive but Yip is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vieira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Yip's guard. Nice work there by Vieira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yip (19) vs (2) Vieira
Yip is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vieira is aware though and is defending well.
Yip is pulling down on Vieira's head. It's preventing any offense from Vieira, at least for the moment.
Vieira 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.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yip is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Yip had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vieira defends it easily.
Yip wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Yip looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Yip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yip is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Yip is retaining full guard.
Vieira trying to control but Yip is working from the bottom.
Yip working for submissions but it's allowed Vieira to get to half guard.
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vieira is keen to just control but Yip is a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking for a kimura but Yip is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vieira to get the leverage.
Vieira is thwarting Yip's attempts to control the position.
Yip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yip is defending against the submission attempts here by Vieira.
Vieira prevents Yip from improving his position.
Vieira is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yip moves into full guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Yip keeps moving.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yip is keeping the position for now.
Yip is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yip has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Yip is retaining full guard.
Vieira pushing down on Yip's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yip doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira.
Yip works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yip working for a triangle but Vieira defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yip takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Franky Yip was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4401 p4p, 229 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 5646 p4p, 267 weight class). Mr Ward is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ward tries for a takedown but Hoyle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoyle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ward's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (0) Ward
Hoyle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ward has his foot on Hoyle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoyle works his way back into a safe position though.
Ward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
Hoyle stands and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (5) vs (0) Ward
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoyle (7) vs (0) Ward
Ward keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoyle fails to take his opponent's back.
Ward is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoyle trying to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ward has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ward! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (7) vs (2) Ward
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Steel's Grappling Penn. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ward advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (7) vs (5) Ward
Ward has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hoyle! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoyle (7) vs (7) Ward
Hoyle gets back to half guard.
Hoyle wants to get back to full guard but Ward has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (7) vs (10) Ward
Ward tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ward is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoyle has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is looking for a sweep.
Ward is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoyle is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Hoyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ward working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hoyle's legs.
Hoyle sneaks back into half guard.
Hoyle tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Hoyle trying to get back to full guard but Ward takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (7) vs (13) Ward
Ward wants to control the pace but Hoyle is squirming around nicely.
Hoyle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Hoyle regains half guard.
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoyle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hoyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hoyle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hoyle has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (9) vs (13) Ward
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hoyle passes Ward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hoyle works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (12) vs (13) Ward
Ward doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
Ward is trying to escape the mount.
Hoyle wants to control the pace but Ward is squirming around nicely.
Ward has given up his back here. Will Hoyle look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (15) vs (13) Ward
Hoyle seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ward is really stuck here.
Hoyle struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hoyle has the hooks in. Ward is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ward wants to control his opponent's hands but Hoyle gets his hands free.
Ward rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoyle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoyle's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hoyle (15) vs (17) Ward
Ward working for a choke but Hoyle is defending well.
Ward is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ward 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, Hoyle has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hoyle trying to control the hands but Ward breaks the grip.
Ward has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hoyle tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ward looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ward swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hoyle is now in Ward's guard. A big mistake from Ward there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (17) vs (17) Ward
Ward is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hoyle frees his head nicely. Oh but Ward has switched to an armbar! Hoyle is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mr Ward!
Mr Ward spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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