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NSC ADCC TRIALS 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Uraya Berrio (ranked 24116 p4p, 505 weight class) and Johnny Bolivar (ranked 5172 p4p, 410 weight class). Bolivar has chosen Superman Theme as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Uraya Berrio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolivar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berrio gets tackled into the ropes by Bolivar. Bolivar maintains the clinch.
Berrio lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berrio (2) vs (0) Bolivar
Bolivar wants to improve his position but Berrio is controlling well.
Berrio is trying to control. Bolivar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bolivar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Berrio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bolivar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berrio has managed to get both his arms back between Bolivar's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar seems keen to control Berrio's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrio trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Berrio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bolivar is pulling down on Berrio's head to control his posture.
Berrio wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolivar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berrio (2) vs (2) Bolivar
Bolivar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bolivar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berrio's guard.
Bolivar seems to be working for a kimura but Berrio defends the submission attempt.
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berrio sees it coming and defends easily.
Berrio is trying to maintain the position but Bolivar is very close to passing his half guard.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berrio defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrio is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berrio trying to control from the bottom.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Berrio is working from the bottom.
Bolivar stalling.
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Berrio tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bolivar wants to work for an arm triangle but Berrio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolivar is keen to just control but Berrio is a slippery customer.
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura but Berrio is defending well.
Bolivar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bolivar is trying to control. Berrio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Berrio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is trying to control the action in half guard but Berrio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
Bolivar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bolivar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berrio wants to get back to full guard.
Bolivar is controlling the pace.
Bolivar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bolivar is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Berrio is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Bolivar!
Johnny Bolivar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pele Ronaldo (ranked 3618 p4p, 342 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 21841 p4p, 502 weight class). Cajun Puto told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pele Ronaldo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Puto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ronaldo (0) vs (4) Puto
Puto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep.
Ronaldo can't do much from the bottom here.
Puto is looking to take a break and control but Ronaldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ronaldo prevents Puto from improving position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo tries to buck Puto off but Puto is having none of it.
Puto has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ronaldo (0) vs (6) Puto
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puto pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Puto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ronaldo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Puto looking to control but Ronaldo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ronaldo is working to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ronaldo (0) vs (9) Puto
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto has the hooks in. Ronaldo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Puto trying to control.
Ronaldo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Puto is not going to allow Ronaldo to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Puto.
Puto keeps control of the position as Ronaldo tries to break free.
I would not like to be Ronaldo right now.
Puto not allowing Ronaldo to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is in bad spot here.
We've been hearing good reports from Ronaldo'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.
Puto looking for the choke from the back.
Ronaldo trying to control the position but Puto manages to sink in the hooks.
Ronaldo wants to escape the position.
Puto is riding his opponent, not letting Ronaldo buck him off.
Puto is looking for the choke from the back position but Ronaldo is controlling his hands well.
Puto looking for the RNC.
Ronaldo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ronaldo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to roll but Puto sticks to his back.
Ronaldo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Puto's guard. Nice work there by Ronaldo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ronaldo (2) vs (9) Puto
Puto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ronaldo passes into half guard.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Puto defends it well.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puto is controlling Ronaldo's trapped leg to prevent Ronaldo from advancing to side control.
Puto is looking to improve his position.
Puto gets full guard.
Ronaldo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Ronaldo stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.
Puto is still trying to improve position.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo has gone for a leg lock! Puto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ronaldo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ronaldo (2) vs (11) Puto
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ronaldo wants to control the position but Puto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ronaldo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puto moves into full mount! Ronaldo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (2) vs (14) Puto
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Puto looking to control but Ronaldo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ronaldo has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ronaldo (2) vs (17) Puto
Ronaldo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ronaldo fending off the submission attempt from Puto.
Ronaldo is trying to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto working for the choke.
Ronaldo holding on to Puto's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Puto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ronaldo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ronaldo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Puto.
Ronaldo rolls, trying to escape but Puto keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Puto.
Ronaldo fending off the submission attempt from Puto.
Puto keeps control of the position as Ronaldo tries to break free.
Puto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ronaldo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Puto keeps control of the position as Ronaldo tries to break free.
Puto wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto tightening his grip on Ronaldo, looking for the choke.
Puto doesn't have the hooks in and Ronaldo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ronaldo (4) vs (17) Puto
Ronaldo trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Puto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ronaldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ronaldo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Puto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Puto has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ronaldo (4) vs (19) Puto
Puto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puto passes Ronaldo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ronaldo is looking to control Puto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ronaldo avoid being mounted?
Puto is keen to just control but Ronaldo is a slippery customer.
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back.
Puto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Puto is trying to work for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending well.
Puto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Ronaldo is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
Puto is stalling here. Ronaldo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Puto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ronaldo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ronaldo (8) vs (19) Puto
Ronaldo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Puto wants to control but Ronaldo postures up.
I wouldn't like to be where Puto is right now.
Ronaldo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Puto is not content to let Ronaldo control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Puto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Puto is trying to control Ronaldo's posture but Ronaldo avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puto wins on points by 19 to 8.
An out of breath Cajun Puto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 1582 p4p, 198 weight class) and Juan Marfaker (ranked 2053 p4p, 235 weight class). Brandis's entrance music is Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Juan Marfaker!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marfaker looks for a takedown but Brandis sprawls well.
Brandis attempts a counter takedown but Marfaker avoids it well and moves away.
Brandis tries to clinch up.
Brandis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandis tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Marfaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marfaker is defended easily by Brandis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brandis circles away.
Fletch Brandis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Marfaker.
Brandis stuffs the takedown attempt from Marfaker. Marfaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marfaker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandis sprawls well. Brandis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marfaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Marfaker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brandis clinches with his opponent.
Marfaker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brandis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marfaker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brandis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marfaker is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marfaker is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Brandis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brandis fails to pull guard.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but Marfaker turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Marfaker wants to take the fight to the mat but Brandis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marfaker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brandis (0) vs (2) Marfaker
Marfaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brandis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marfaker has managed to get both his arms back between Brandis's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to keep Marfaker in close.
Brandis working a defensive guard but Marfaker passes into half guard.
Marfaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brandis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brandis.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marfaker looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis controls Marfaker momentarily but Marfaker frees himself.
Marfaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandis is keeping the position for now.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Marfaker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brandis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brandis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marfaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (2) Marfaker
Marfaker 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: Brandis (2) vs (4) Marfaker
Brandis is not content to let Marfaker control the position.
Marfaker is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brandis wants to get back to full guard.
Brandis trying to control but Marfaker postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Brandis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to control but Marfaker manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (2) vs (7) Marfaker
Brandis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marfaker trying to control but Brandis is having none of it.
Marfaker avoids the attempt from Brandis to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker is trying to take his opponent's back.
Marfaker tries to control but Brandis wriggling away.
Brandis stops Marfaker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Marfaker trying to control but Brandis is having none of it.
Brandis wants to hold on but Marfaker pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is just holding on here. Marfaker manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brandis (2) vs (10) Marfaker
Marfaker is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brandis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brandis is really stuck here.
Marfaker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Marfaker trying to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Marfaker gets his hands free as Brandis looks to control.
Brandis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brandis wants to control but Marfaker passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (2) vs (13) Marfaker
Brandis struggling a bit here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandis keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Brandis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marfaker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marfaker working away.
Brandis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brandis (2) vs (15) Marfaker
Brandis is desperately trying to improve his position but Marfaker has a good base and remains in mount.
Marfaker wants to take his opponent's back but instead Brandis manages to regain half guard.
Marfaker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (2) vs (18) Marfaker
Brandis gets back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandis wants to control the action here but instead Marfaker manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (2) vs (21) Marfaker
Brandis is trying to escape the mount.
Brandis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marfaker working for a guillotine from mount but Brandis is in no mood to give up.
Marfaker tries to push Brandis's head away but Brandis is holding on tight.
Brandis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker wants to take Brandis's back here but Brandis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Marfaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marfaker content just to control the position here.
Brandis working to try and regain half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brandis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marfaker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brandis tries to lock up and control but Marfaker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandis holds of for dear life.
Brandis is squirming around, avoiding Marfaker's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marfaker wins on points by 21 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Juan Marfaker waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 4804 p4p, 431 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1250 p4p, 168 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silverio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that George Arias was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silverio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arias closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silverio (0) vs (4) Arias
Silverio tries to buck Arias off but Arias is having none of it.
Silverio's coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Arias goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silverio rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arias's guard! Nice work there by Silverio! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (4) Arias
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silverio has his hands clasped together but Arias extends and breaks Silverio's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Arias.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Arias!
After winning the bout, George Arias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 4423 p4p, 389 weight class) and Bubba Brandon (ranked 21769 p4p, 511 weight class). Bubba Brandon 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bubba Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brandon closes the distance and clinches.
Frank wants the takedown. Brandon is fighting it off but Frank persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brandon's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (0) Brandon
Frank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frank forces his way into half guard.
Frank works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (5) vs (0) Brandon
Frank staying calm.
Brandon struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Frank stalls from top position.
Frank has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Frank 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.
Brandon is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Brandon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Frank haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brandon is looking for a sweep.
Brandon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brandon struggling a bit here.
Brandon is not content to let Frank control the position.
Brandon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank prevents Brandon from improving his position.
Frank perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brandon wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.
Frank content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brandon moves into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brandon working a defensive guard but Frank passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frank in particular looking to stall.
Brandon keeping control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank is taking a breather. Brandon 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.
Brandon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (8) vs (0) Brandon
Brandon is trying desperately to improve position.
Brandon is squirming around, avoiding Frank's attempts to control the action.
Brandon is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling his opponent.
Frank tries to control but Brandon wriggling away.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
Brandon is looking to improve his position but Frank isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandon stops Frank from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Brandon tries to hold on but Frank postures up.
Frank looking to control but Brandon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brandon is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brandon is looking to get to half guard.
Frank moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Frank (11) vs (0) Brandon
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank controls the action.
Brandon wants to escape the position.
Frank biding his time, looking for the opening.
Brandon is in bad spot here.
Brandon trying to control the position but Frank manages to sink in the hooks.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Frank's guard. Nice work there by Brandon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (11) vs (2) Brandon
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
Frank 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: Frank (13) vs (2) Brandon
Frank content to control rather than advance.
Frank trying to control the action but Brandon is working from the bottom.
Frank controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandon keeps working.
Well, if Frank 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.
Frank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brandon wants to improve his position but Frank is controlling well.
Brandon has his hands clasped together around Frank's back. He's all about the action.
Brandon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandon 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.
Brandon is trying to hold Frank in close to prevent damage but Frank has managed to pass into half guard.
Brandon tries to get to full guard but Frank has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brandon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Connor Frank thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2223 p4p, 140 weight class) and Elroy Clarks (ranked 1308 p4p, 89 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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 4 wins and 2 losses; Marilson Coutinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elroy Clarks!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Coutinho has closed the distance and engaged Clarks in a clinch.
Clarks successfully pulls guard.
Clarks trying to keep a closed guard but Coutinho is proving a slippery customer.
Coutinho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coutinho postures up.
Coutinho 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.
Coutinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clarks wants to control the position but Coutinho says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coutinho pulls his head out easily.
Clarks wants to get back to full guard.
Clarks is trying to maintain the position but Coutinho is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coutinho trying to control but Clarks is working from the bottom.
Coutinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarks is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clarks is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (0) vs (2) Clarks
Clarks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coutinho is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clarks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clarks passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (5) Clarks
You can see the frustration on Coutinho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coutinho trying to remain calm as Clarks controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is looking for a sweep.
Coutinho stops Clarks from passing to mount.
Clarks working away.
Coutinho is trying to escape the position but Clarks is controlling the position.
Clarks working away.
Clarks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coutinho, who protects the arm well.
Clarks trying to control the position but Coutinho is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarks staying calm.
Clarks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coutinho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Coutinho is trying to control Clarks's posture but Clarks avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarks is looking to take a break and control but Coutinho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coutinho tries to buck Clarks off but Clarks is having none of it.
Coutinho is not content to let Clarks control the position.
Coutinho tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Clarks presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (0) vs (7) Clarks
Clarks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is trying to escape the mount.
Clarks controlling his opponent.
Clarks tries to control but Coutinho wriggling away.
Clarks avoids the attempt from Coutinho to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clarks pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Clarks controlling from mount.
Clarks tries to control but Coutinho wriggling away.
Clarks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clarks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Coutinho has worked his arm free - good work by Coutinho!
Clarks works to advance to full mount. Coutinho defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (0) vs (9) Clarks
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clarks wants to control the pace but Coutinho is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coutinho working to try and regain half guard.
Clarks wants to control the pace but Coutinho is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Coutinho is controlling an arm, preventing Clarks from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Clarks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clarks fails to take his opponent's back.
Coutinho wants to control but Clarks is having none of it.
Coutinho regains half guard.
Clarks stalling.
Clarks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coutinho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clarks pulls his head out easily.
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clarks is trying to control the action in half guard but Coutinho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clarks is looking to advance position but Coutinho won't allow it.
Coutinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coutinho actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Clarks works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (12) Clarks
Coutinho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clarks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
Clarks controls the position.
Clarks trying to control the position but Coutinho is working away.
Coutinho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (2) vs (12) Clarks
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Clarks has a hand on Coutinho's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Coutinho takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (5) vs (12) Clarks
Coutinho takes Clarks's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Clarks is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Coutinho (8) vs (12) Clarks
Clarks is in bad spot here.
Clarks wants to control his opponent's hands but Coutinho gets his hands free.
Coutinho working for a choke but Clarks reverses nicely into Coutinho 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (8) vs (14) Clarks
Clarks trying to control the position from guard on top but Coutinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is looking for a triangle here but Clarks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (8) vs (17) Clarks
Clarks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Coutinho prevents Clarks from moving into mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clarks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coutinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clarks in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarks wins on points by 17 to 8.
A relieved looking Elroy Clarks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 2991 p4p, 178 weight class) and Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4429 p4p, 240 weight class). Aoki's entrance music is Baka Survivor. A fine choice. Aaron Hoyle told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Aaron Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki shoots and misses
and Hoyle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoyle. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Hoyle
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoyle controls the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki'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.
Hoyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoyle has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Hoyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoyle defends it easily.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoyle defends it easily.
Hoyle pushes down on Aoki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hoyle is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoyle.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.
Aoki won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle controlling the pace.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Aoki is refusing to be controlled, as Hoyle sits in half guard.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aoki 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: Aoki (2) vs (2) Hoyle
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoyle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoyle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Hoyle tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Hoyle is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
Aoki is looking for submissions but instead, Hoyle has regained full guard.
Hoyle wants to sweep here but Aoki controlling him for the moment.
Hoyle is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Hoyle wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki passes Hoyle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki prevents Hoyle from improving his position.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Hoyle is having none of it.
Hoyle is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Hoyle defends the submission attempt.
Hoyle wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Hoyle defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Hoyle is defending well.
Hoyle wants to sweep but Aoki has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (5) vs (2) Hoyle
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle manages to get back to half guard.
Hoyle is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hoyle! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (8) vs (2) Hoyle
Aoki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aoki wants to control but Hoyle has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hoyle is trying is best to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
Aoki is trying to control. Hoyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoyle sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoyle keeps working.
Hoyle won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Hoyle 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.
Aoki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hoyle! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (11) vs (2) Hoyle
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aoki looking to control but Hoyle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoyle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki goes for an armbar but Hoyle turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hoyle. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (11) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (13) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle 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.
Aoki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (16) vs (4) Hoyle
Hoyle tries to buck Aoki off but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki tries to advance to mount but Hoyle denies him.
Hoyle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (16) vs (6) Hoyle
Hoyle is stalling here. Aoki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hoyle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aoki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (20) vs (6) Hoyle
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoyle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Hoyle is keeping him busy.
Hoyle is looking to reverse the position.
Aoki wants to control but Hoyle is keeping him busy.
Hoyle is trying to control Aoki's posture but Aoki avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle sneaks back into half guard.
Hoyle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoyle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (20) vs (8) Hoyle
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Hoyle from controlling successfully.
Aoki 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.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Hoyle pushes his legs off easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Hoyle pushes his legs off easily.
Hoyle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyle passes into half guard.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki 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: Aoki (24) vs (8) Hoyle
Hoyle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hoyle is still trying to improve position.
Hoyle is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Aoki off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hoyle is trying to defend against the choke here but Aoki has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Aoki Tightens the hold and Hoyle taps out furiously! Aoki displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeya Aoki!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeya Aoki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1215 p4p, 82 weight class) and Freddie Zamora (ranked 1819 p4p, 119 weight class). Pavlov comes to the ring accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Freddie Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zamora moves into the clinch.
Zamora drags the fight down to the ground.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zamora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zamora looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zamora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlov is aware though and is defending well.
Zamora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zamora is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Zamora is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zamora looking for submissions off his back.
Zamora looking for submissions off his back.
Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (3) vs (0) Zamora
Pavlov is staying tight to Zamora's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zamora is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Zamora tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Zamora is working from the bottom.
Zamora trying to remain calm as Pavlov controls from the top position.
Zamora struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
The referee asks Pavlov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pavlov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zamora is trying to improve his position.
Zamora 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.
Pavlov tries to move to mount but Zamora blocks the move with his legs.
Zamora is trying to improve his position.
Pavlov working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zamora might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavlov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zamora! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Zamora
Zamora tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Zamora wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pavlov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Zamora
Pavlov doesn't have the hooks in and Zamora manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Zamora
Zamora wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zamora's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Zamora
Zamora controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Zamora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zamora is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is pushing down on Zamora's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zamora is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Zamora is a slippery customer.
Zamora trying to control from the bottom.
Zamora looking for submissions off his back.
Zamora looking for submissions off his back.
Zamora looks winded!
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Zamora won't allow it.
Zamora is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (2) Zamora
Zamora is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Zamora is having none of it.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Zamora working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (16) vs (2) Zamora
Zamora staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zamora is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov 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, Zamora has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pavlov trying to control.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Zamora tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zamora keeps trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pavlov is working for a rear naked choke. Zamora is not defending it well and Pavlov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Zamora refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Zamora's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 1964 p4p, 223 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1385 p4p, 175 weight class). Sparxx is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thug Life - Lugz. Ren Naga-Wing has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 5 wins and 8 losses; Ren Naga-Wing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Naga-Wing takes the fight into the clinch.
Sparxx gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Naga-Wing (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Naga-Wing is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard.
Sparxx is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Naga-Wing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparxx.
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Naga-Wing defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing trying to control from the bottom.
Sparxx seems to be looking for submissions.
Sparxx looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Naga-Wing is positioning himself well to prevent Sparxx advancing to mount.
Sparxx wants to control but Naga-Wing is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is just content to waste time from the top position. Naga-Wing takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sparxx trying to control but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
Sparxx looking to sit in guard and control but Naga-Wing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Naga-Wing (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Sparxx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Naga-Wing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naga-Wing is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing advances to half guard.
Sparxx works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparxx working for a triangle but Naga-Wing defends it easily.
Naga-Wing trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Naga-Wing (5) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparxx is not content to let Naga-Wing control the position.
Naga-Wing happy to just control the position for now.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't.
Naga-Wing trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Naga-Wing (5) vs (4) Sparxx
Naga-Wing tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura but Naga-Wing is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Sparxx seems to be looking for submissions.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
Sparxx is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Naga-Wing as he works his way to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
Naga-Wing is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Naga-Wing 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.
Naga-Wing is pulling down on Sparxx's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparxx, at least for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to sit in guard and control but Naga-Wing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Naga-Wing (7) vs (4) Sparxx
Naga-Wing controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Naga-Wing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Naga-Wing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naga-Wing trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Naga-Wing wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Naga-Wing passes Sparxx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control here.
Naga-Wing works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Naga-Wing (10) vs (4) Sparxx
Naga-Wing trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Naga-Wing postures up.
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 is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Naga-Wing's attempts to control the action.
Sparxx is desperately trying to improve his position but Naga-Wing has a good base and remains in mount.
Naga-Wing trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparxx wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Naga-Wing (13) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing working for a choke but Sparxx is defending well.
Sparxx is really stuck here.
Naga-Wing working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Naga-Wing doesn't have the hooks in and Sparxx manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Naga-Wing (13) vs (6) Sparxx
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Sparxx looking to sit in guard and control but Naga-Wing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Naga-Wing (15) vs (6) Sparxx
Naga-Wing preventing the sweep.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naga-Wing is one step ahead there.
Sparxx has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Naga-Wing doesn't defend quickly enough and Sparxx has managed to lock this one up! Can Naga-Wing escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sparxx on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Ty (ranked 19472 p4p, 566 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 19159 p4p, 545 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ty shoots in and bounces Schultz off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Schultz
Ty looking to pass the guard.
Ty trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Ty tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Ty tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ty is working hard here to advance position.
Ty stands and throws Schultz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (5) vs (0) Schultz
Ty wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Schultz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ty's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ty trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Ty is trying to work for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Ty tries to pass to full mount but Schultz defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ty trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ty is looking to advance position but Schultz won't allow it.
Ty is trying to control the action in half guard but Schultz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schultz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ty wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ty trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Ty tries to pass to full mount but Schultz defends it.
Schultz trying to hold on to Ty's head to control him but Ty postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ty moves into full mount! Schultz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (8) vs (0) Schultz
Ty tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ty controlling the position easily from mount.
Schultz is squirming around, avoiding Ty's attempts to control the action.
Ty controlling from mount.
Ty goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Schultz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (8) vs (2) Schultz
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Ty's legs - danger averted.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ty controls Schultz momentarily but Schultz frees himself.
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Ty's legs - danger averted.
Ty trying to control the position.
Ty looking for subs off his back but Schultz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ty actively working from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ty tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Ty is trying to control but Schultz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (8) vs (5) Schultz
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to advance to mount but Ty denies him.
Ty tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
My spies in UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu inform me that Schultz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ty tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Schultz easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ty (8) vs (7) Schultz
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
Schultz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ty is looking to improve his position but Schultz isn't that keen on the idea.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to work his way around to Ty's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ty tries to lock up and control but Schultz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schultz fails to move to back control.
Schultz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ty is looking to escape.
Schultz controlling his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to control but Ty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ty tries to reverse the position but Schultz maintains control.
Schultz tries to control but Ty wriggling away.
Ty slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Schultz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ty wants to get back to full guard.
Ty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schultz in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Claudio Ty thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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