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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Furio Spartan (ranked 4475 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 2425 p4p, 0 weight class). Spartan comes to the cage accompanied by This is Sparta. Keita has chosen Secka - Pointure as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Furio Spartan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Keita shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spartan looks for a takedown but Keita sprawls well.
Keita shoots in for a takedown but Spartan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spartan shoots in but no luck this time.
Keita wants to counter with a clinch but Spartan pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furio Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan instigates a clinch.
Keita can't get the takedown.
Spartan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spartan (2) vs (0) Keita
Keita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Keita is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita looking for a guillotine here but Spartan defends easily.
Keita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spartan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Keita is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Jako Gym inform us that Keita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Spartan forces his way into half guard.
Keita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spartan pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan moves into full mount! Keita won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Spartan (5) vs (0) Keita
Keita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spartan looking to control but Keita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keita wants to control but Spartan is having none of it.
Spartan can't control as he wanted to and Keita manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but Keita defending well.
Keita wants to control but Spartan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spartan is just content to waste time from the top position. Keita takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Spartan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Keita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keita is keeping the position for now.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spartan is one step ahead there.
Spartan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spartan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Keita is looking for a triangle but Spartan pushes his legs off easily.
Spartan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keita is keeping the position for now.
Spartan pushing down on Keita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Keita gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spartan (5) vs (2) Keita
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spartan looking to control.
Keita advances to half guard.
Keita is looking for a kimura here.
Spartan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spartan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keita is pushing down on Spartan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spartan is fighting to maintain full guard but Keita has managed to sneak the leg through.
Keita is looking to take a break and control but Spartan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keita is working for a submission of some sort.
Keita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spartan is just riding it out for now. Keita eventually gives up the hold.
Spartan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keita's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keita's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spartan (9) vs (2) Keita
Spartan looking for the choke from the back.
Keita tries to escape but Spartan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spartan is looking to control Keita but Keita is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Spartan looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Keita is controlling Spartan 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spartan (9) vs (4) Keita
Keita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spartan wants to sweep here but Keita controlling him for the moment.
Keita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keita trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keita stopping the sweep attempt from Spartan.
Spartan is working hard here to advance position.
Keita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spartan is keeping the position for now.
Keita wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving.
Keita stands and throws Spartan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spartan (9) vs (7) Keita
Keita is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spartan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Keita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Keita trying to control the position but Spartan is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spartan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spartan struggling a bit here.
Spartan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spartan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Spartan trying to control here.
Spartan trying to get back to full guard but Keita takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spartan (9) vs (10) Keita
Keita has hold of Spartan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spartan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Keita prevents Spartan from getting the reversal.
Keita looking for a guillotine from mount but Spartan is having none of it.
Spartan is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keita trying to control but Spartan is having none of it.
Spartan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Keita is working for a guillotine from mount but Spartan frees his head quite easily.
Keita prevents Spartan from getting the reversal.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keita fails to advance to Spartan's back.
Spartan regains half guard.
Keita is pressing down on Spartan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spartan is holding on for now.
Spartan is trying to get back to full guard.
Keita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spartan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keita.
Keita is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spartan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keita.
Keita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Keita is working for a kimura but Spartan is defending it quite comfortably.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Spartan wants to get back to full guard.
Keita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Keita is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spartan (9) vs (13) Keita
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keita pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Spartan 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: Spartan (11) vs (13) Keita
And that's the end of the fight!
Keita wins on points by 13 to 11.
After winning the bout, Hamza Keita thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 19153 p4p, 533 weight class) and Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2000 p4p, 222 weight class). Fauchelevent comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rue des Cascades kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Ultime Fauchelevent!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fauchelevent has Schultz up against the cage in a clinch.
Schultz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fauchelevent regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (0) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well.
Schultz controlling from the top position.
Fauchelevent wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fauchelevent is looking for a triangle but Schultz pushes his legs off easily.
Fauchelevent looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schultz passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (5) vs (0) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Schultz easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schultz (7) vs (0) Fauchelevent
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to lock up and control but Schultz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fauchelevent is working to get back to half guard.
Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schultz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fauchelevent is looking to escape.
Fauchelevent 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.
Schultz looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Schultz'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.
Schultz is looking to work his way around to Fauchelevent's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fauchelevent tries to hold on but Schultz pushes him away.
Fauchelevent slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fauchelevent is trying to control but can't.
Fauchelevent wants to get back to full guard.
Fauchelevent trying to control from the bottom.
Fauchelevent is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Fauchelevent looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to control but Fauchelevent is keeping him busy.
Fauchelevent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fauchelevent actively working from the bottom here.
Fauchelevent is pressing down on Schultz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fauchelevent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schultz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schultz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fauchelevent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fauchelevent keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Schultz stays in close to Fauchelevent's body and controls the position.
Fauchelevent working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
Fauchelevent looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schultz passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fauchelevent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz prevents Fauchelevent from improving his position.
Fauchelevent is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz content to control rather than advance.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Fauchelevent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fauchelevent tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fauchelevent.
Fauchelevent looking to control.
Fauchelevent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schultz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schultz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fauchelevent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
Fauchelevent has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schultz stays in close to Fauchelevent's body and controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
Fauchelevent looking for a guillotine here but Schultz defends easily.
Fauchelevent has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fauchelevent looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Schultz has picked Fauchelevent up and slammed him! Fauchelevent can't keep hold of the triangle and Schultz manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (10) vs (0) Fauchelevent
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to control but Schultz manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (13) vs (0) Fauchelevent
Schultz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fauchelevent tries to break free.
Fauchelevent looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fauchelevent is trying to break free.
Fauchelevent tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is looking to improve his position but Schultz isn't that keen on the idea.
Schultz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fauchelevent sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schultz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fauchelevent is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schultz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schultz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schultz (13) vs (4) Fauchelevent
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz 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 Fauchelevent gets his way!
Fauchelevent is looking for the choke from the back position but Schultz is controlling his hands well.
Schultz staying busy and making it hard for Fauchelevent to control.
Schultz defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (15) vs (4) Fauchelevent
Schultz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fauchelevent keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Schultz won't allow Fauchelevent to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
Fauchelevent keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Fauchelevent working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schultz has passed into half guard!
Fauchelevent looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Schultz pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (18) vs (4) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Schultz has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (21) vs (4) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent looking very determined here, making life difficult for Schultz.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent trying to control but not successfully.
Schultz trying to control momentarily.
Fauchelevent wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Schultz controlling the positon.
Fauchelevent wants to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to stick to Fauchelevent's back but Fauchelevent is turning into Schultz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Schultz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fauchelevent. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (21) vs (6) Fauchelevent
Fauchelevent drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fauchelevent jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fauchelevent postures up.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Fauchelevent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Schultz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 21 to 6.
Mike Schultz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements, into his post fight interview. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alejandro Scott (ranked 2146 p4p, 265 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1360 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Alejandro - Lady Gaga. Sparxx is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thug Life - Lugz. Tyrone Sparxx is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Alejandro Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scott.
Sparxx drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott is looking for a triangle but Sparxx pushes his legs off easily.
Scott controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Scott 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.
Scott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sparxx is fighting to break Scott's control of his arms but Scott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sparxx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sparxx has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Scott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparxx defends well.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx has gone for a leg lock! Scott slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Scott postures up.
Sparxx looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Scott has picked Sparxx up and slammed him! Sparxx can't keep hold of the triangle and Scott manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
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.
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.
Scott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
Scott is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sparxx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scott goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sparxx has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Scott but great work by Sparxx. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (5) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scott manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (7) vs (6) Sparxx
Scott prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back.
Sparxx wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Sparxx is still trying to improve position.
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott is looking for a kimura but Sparxx is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scott to get the leverage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Sparxx with the active half guard here but Scott passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (10) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
Scott tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Scott tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scott working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparxx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scott has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
Scott tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scott has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scott is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sparxx has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Scott working away.
Scott wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sparxx, who protects the arm well.
Sparxx trying to control but Scott flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Scott (13) vs (6) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Scott won't let him.
Sparxx is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Scott is staying active.
Scott has got one arm under Sparxx's chin. This could be trouble... Sparxx trying to control the other hand but Scott gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Sparxx has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alejandro Scott!
Alejandro Scott really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Groove Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Adi Dassler (ranked 17483 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1869 p4p, 0 weight class). Bok has chosen Give It Revolution as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adi Dassler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok gets a double leg takedown into Dassler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dassler (0) vs (2) Bok
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler has an active guard here but Bok has managed to pass into half guard.
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
Dassler is looking to improve his position.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dassler has a hand on Bok's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bok takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dassler (0) vs (5) Bok
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bok trying to control but Dassler is having none of it.
Bok controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler tries to improve his position but instead Bok has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dassler (0) vs (8) Bok
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Will Bok go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bok controlling well, preventing Dassler from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Dassler right now.
Dassler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bok's guard. Nice work there by Dassler.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dassler (2) vs (8) Bok
Dassler 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dassler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bok is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bok has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dassler (2) vs (10) Bok
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Dassler is retaining full guard.
Bok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bok trying to control the pace.
Bok wants to work for an arm triangle but Dassler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bok seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bok pulls his head out easily.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dassler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bok pulls his head out easily.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dassler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dassler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bok forces his way into half guard.
Dassler wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bok pulls his head out easily.
Bok passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dassler! Score +3 for passing guard: Dassler (2) vs (13) Bok
Bok seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dassler is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bok 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. Dassler looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bok! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maxim Bok!
Our winner, Maxim Bok, 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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