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CACC 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oscar Stolt (ranked 4978 p4p, 476 weight class) and Ricardo Rebenta (ranked 3939 p4p, 423 weight class). Oscar Stolt had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Oscar Stolt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stolt drives through and clinches with Rebenta against the ropes.
Rebenta gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stolt (0) vs (2) Rebenta
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Stolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rebenta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rebenta pushes down on Stolt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rebenta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rebenta is trying to work for a kimura but Stolt is defending well.
Stolt regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Stolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebenta trying to control but Stolt is working from the bottom.
Rebenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Stolt is retaining full guard.
Stolt keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Stolt looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (0) vs (5) Rebenta
Rebenta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rebenta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stolt keeps working.
Stolt is trying to improve his position.
Rebenta controls the position from side control.
Stolt is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stolt trying to remain calm as Rebenta controls from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rebenta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stolt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stolt is trying to get back to half guard.
Rebenta trying to control the position but Stolt is working away.
Rebenta taking a break here but Stolt is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rebenta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stolt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rebenta.
Rebenta passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (0) vs (8) Rebenta
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stolt can't escape the position.
Rebenta looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rebenta is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stolt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stolt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stolt (2) vs (8) Rebenta
Rebenta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rebenta is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stolt (2) vs (10) Rebenta
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rebenta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rebenta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stolt keeping full guard, as Rebenta tries to pass.
Stolt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Stolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rebenta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (2) vs (13) Rebenta
Rebenta wants to control but Stolt is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rebenta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rebenta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rebenta is trying to get an arm triangle but Stolt is defending well.
Rebenta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stolt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rebenta wants to control but Stolt is keeping him busy.
Rebenta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rebenta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Rebenta advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stolt (2) vs (15) Rebenta
Stolt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stolt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stolt (4) vs (15) Rebenta
Stolt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stolt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rebenta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stolt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rebenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rebenta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stolt defends it easily.
Rebenta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stolt passes into half guard.
Stolt moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rebenta. Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (7) vs (15) Rebenta
Stolt working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is looking to reverse the position.
Rebenta is trying to control Stolt's posture but Stolt avoids it.
Rebenta tries to bench press Stolt off him but Stolt keeps the position.
Rebenta tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stolt (9) vs (15) Rebenta
Rebenta sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rebenta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rebenta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stolt looking to pass the guard.
Rebenta looking to control.
Rebenta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stolt is aware though and is defending well.
Stolt won't allow Rebenta to sweep him here.
Rebenta controls Stolt momentarily but Stolt frees himself.
Rebenta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stolt is aware though and is defending well.
Stolt is stalling in the full guard.
Stolt preventing the sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is looking for a triangle but Stolt pushes his legs off easily.
Rebenta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stolt is aware though and is defending well.
Rebenta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stolt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rebenta's guard.
Rebenta is looking for a sweep. Stolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rebenta is trying to maintain the position but Stolt is very close to passing his half guard.
Stolt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rebenta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rebenta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is trying to maintain the position but Stolt is very close to passing his half guard.
Rebenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rebenta is trying to maintain the position but Stolt is very close to passing his half guard.
Rebenta tries to roll over but Stolt keeps him under control.
Rebenta is trying to control but can't.
Rebenta moves into full guard.
Rebenta working for submissions but it's allowed Stolt to get to half guard.
Stolt passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (12) vs (15) Rebenta
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rebenta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stolt pulls his head out easily.
Stolt is thwarting Rebenta's attempts to control the position.
Rebenta wants to improve his position but Stolt is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rebenta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rebenta is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rebenta wins on points by 15 to 12. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 10685 p4p, 640 weight class) and Zsiga Venczel (ranked 2520 p4p, 316 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Zsiga Venczel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Starseed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Venczel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Venczel moves into range and clinches up with Starseed.
Starseed has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Venczel is trying to keep an underhook but Starseed manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (0) Venczel
Starseed is pressing down on Venczel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Venczel is holding on for now.
Starseed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Venczel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Venczel wants to get back to full guard.
Starseed is just content to waste time from the top position. Venczel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Venczel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starseed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starseed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Starseed postures up.
Venczel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Starseed'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 one minute gone in the round.
Venczel controls Starseed momentarily but Starseed frees himself.
Venczel 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.
Venczel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venczel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Starseed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (2) vs (2) Venczel
Venczel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starseed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Venczel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Venczel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starseed pulls Venczel in close to prevent any damage.
Starseed's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
Starseed is trying to keep Venczel in close.
Venczel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Starseed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Starseed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Starseed! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (6) vs (2) Venczel
Starseed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Starseed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Venczel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Venczel is looking for a sweep.
Starseed is trying to get an arm triangle but Venczel is defending well.
Venczel tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Venczel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Starseed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Venczel, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Starseed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Venczel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Starseed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Venczel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Venczel is trying to control Starseed's posture but Starseed avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed tries for a kimura but Venczel is defending well.
Venczel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Venczel trying to control but Starseed postures up.
Starseed prevents Venczel from improving his position.
Starseed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Venczel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Venczel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Venczel.
Venczel keeping full guard, as Starseed tries to pass.
Venczel wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Starseed from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starseed content to stall in guard here.
Venczel controls Starseed momentarily but Starseed frees himself.
Starseed trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom.
Starseed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Venczel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Starseed stopping the sweep attempt from Venczel.
Starseed looking to pass the guard.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Starseed from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Venczel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starseed manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (6) vs (4) Venczel
Venczel passes Starseed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Starseed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starseed is keeping the position for now.
Starseed trying to control the position.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starseed is keeping the position for now.
Venczel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Venczel pushing down on Starseed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Venczel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (6) vs (7) Venczel
Starseed tries to hold on but Venczel pushes him away.
Starseed is working to get back to half guard.
Venczel looking to control but Starseed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Starseed has given up his back. Will we see Venczel going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Starseed (6) vs (10) Venczel
Starseed tries to escape the position.
Starseed preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Venczel.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is looking for the choke from the back position but Starseed is controlling his hands well.
Venczel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Venczel looking to break Starseed's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Starseed remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Venczel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Venczel keeps control of the position as Starseed tries to break free.
Venczel wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy.
Starseed defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Venczel looking for the choke from the back.
Venczel tries to get the hooks in deep but Starseed pushed the leg off.
Starseed tries to escape but Venczel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's nine 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.
Venczel looking to break Starseed's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Starseed remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Venczel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Venczel doesn't have the hooks in and Starseed manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (8) vs (10) Venczel
Venczel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starseed manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (8) vs (12) Venczel
Venczel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Venczel looking to pass the guard.
Starseed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Venczel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starseed (10) vs (12) Venczel
Starseed trying to control the position from guard on top but Venczel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Starseed trying to control the position from guard on top but Venczel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel looking for a sweep. Not yet Venczel, not yet.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Starseed from controlling successfully.
Venczel working a defensive guard here.
Venczel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starseed is one step ahead there.
Starseed trying to control the position from guard on top but Venczel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Venczel trying to keep a closed guard but Starseed is proving a slippery customer.
Starseed passes into half guard.
Venczel is defending against the submission attempts here by Starseed.
Starseed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Starseed is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Venczel trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Venczel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Venczel is trying to keep Starseed in close.
Starseed looking to pass the guard.
Starseed drops back, looking for a kneebar! Venczel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Venczel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Venczel! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (10) vs (16) Venczel
Starseed can't do much from the bottom here.
Starseed stops Venczel from passing to mount.
Venczel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Venczel has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Starseed (10) vs (18) Venczel
Starseed sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Starseed is defending against the submission attempts here by Venczel.
Starseed wants to get back to full guard.
Venczel trying to control from half guard but Starseed is working away.
Starseed is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Venczel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Venczel keeps trying to improve his position.
Venczel seems to be looking for submissions.
Starseed controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Venczel prevents Starseed from improving his position.
Starseed trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venczel seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Starseed is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zsiga Venczel!
An out of breath Zsiga Venczel 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 3140 p4p, 297 weight class) and Anatoly Gorbachenko (ranked 2432 p4p, 256 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Shin Dong Hyuk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Anatoly Gorbachenko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gorbachenko drives through and clinches with Dong Hyuk against the ropes.
Dong Hyuk wants the takedown. Gorbachenko is fighting it off but Dong Hyuk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gorbachenko's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (2) vs (0) Gorbachenko
Dong Hyuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gorbachenko holds on and takes a little breather.
Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gorbachenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dong Hyuk has Gorbachenko in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (2) vs (2) Gorbachenko
Gorbachenko preventing the sweep.
Gorbachenko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gorbachenko stays in close to Dong Hyuk's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Gorbachenko from controlling successfully.
Dong Hyuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute 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.
Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Gorbachenko from controlling successfully.
Gorbachenko won't allow Dong Hyuk to sweep him here.
Gorbachenko trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Dong Hyuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gorbachenko controls the pace.
Gorbachenko stopping the sweep attempt from Dong Hyuk.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gorbachenko content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gorbachenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dong Hyuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gorbachenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gorbachenko preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Gorbachenko won't allow Dong Hyuk to sweep him here.
Gorbachenko wants to control from the top but Dong Hyuk keeps moving.
Dong Hyuk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gorbachenko trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Dong Hyuk wants to sweep but no luck.
Dong Hyuk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gorbachenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (4) vs (2) Gorbachenko
We've been hearing that Dong Hyuk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko wants to sweep here but Dong Hyuk controlling him for the moment.
Gorbachenko trying to keep a closed guard but Dong Hyuk is proving a slippery customer.
Gorbachenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (4) vs (4) Gorbachenko
Gorbachenko stopping the sweep attempt from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gorbachenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dong Hyuk looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong Hyuk, not yet.
Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Gorbachenko from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk 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.
Dong Hyuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gorbachenko controls the pace.
Dong Hyuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorbachenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gorbachenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gorbachenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dong Hyuk is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (6) vs (4) Gorbachenko
Dong Hyuk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko is trying to maintain the position but Dong Hyuk is very close to passing his half guard.
Gorbachenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a leg! Gorbachenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gorbachenko manages to kick Dong Hyuk off! Dong Hyuk jumps back into Gorbachenko's guard.
Dong Hyuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gorbachenko is keeping the position for now.
Gorbachenko 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.
Gorbachenko pulls Dong Hyuk in close to his closed guard and prevents Dong Hyuk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gorbachenko controls Dong Hyuk momentarily but Dong Hyuk frees himself.
Gorbachenko wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko is trying to control the position but Dong Hyuk postures up.
Dong Hyuk preventing the sweep.
Dong Hyuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dong Hyuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gorbachenko has Dong Hyuk pulled in close to control his posture.
Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gorbachenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dong Hyuk has Gorbachenko in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (6) vs (6) Gorbachenko
Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Gorbachenko from controlling successfully.
Dong Hyuk wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorbachenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gorbachenko preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gorbachenko wants to control from the top but Dong Hyuk keeps moving.
Dong Hyuk 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: Dong Hyuk (8) vs (6) Gorbachenko
Gorbachenko trying to hold on to Dong Hyuk's head to control him but Dong Hyuk postures up.
Gorbachenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Dong Hyuk.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gorbachenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dong Hyuk.
Gorbachenko is controlling Dong Hyuk's trapped leg to prevent Dong Hyuk from advancing to side control.
Dong Hyuk seems to be working for a kimura but Gorbachenko defends the submission attempt.
Gorbachenko is looking to control Dong Hyuk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gorbachenko avoid being mounted?
Gorbachenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorbachenko is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gorbachenko is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (8) vs (8) Gorbachenko
Dong Hyuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dong Hyuk 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: Dong Hyuk (10) vs (8) Gorbachenko
Gorbachenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Dong Hyuk.
Gorbachenko wants to improve his position but Dong Hyuk is controlling well.
Gorbachenko keeps trying to improve his position.
Dong Hyuk is working for a kimura but Gorbachenko is defending it quite comfortably.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko is trying is best to control the position here.
Dong Hyuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gorbachenko trying to control but Dong Hyuk postures up.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a kimura here.
Gorbachenko wants to improve his position but Dong Hyuk is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is working for a kimura but Gorbachenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Gorbachenko is looking for a sweep. Dong Hyuk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dong Hyuk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gorbachenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gorbachenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gorbachenko 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.
Dong Hyuk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gorbachenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gorbachenko has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong Hyuk (10) vs (10) Gorbachenko
Gorbachenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong Hyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a triangle but Gorbachenko pushes his legs off easily.
Gorbachenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dong Hyuk has his foot on Gorbachenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gorbachenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Gorbachenko won't allow Dong Hyuk to sweep him here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong Hyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorbachenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Gorbachenko from controlling successfully.
Gorbachenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorbachenko wants to control from the top but Dong Hyuk keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dong Hyuk gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dong Hyuk takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A victorious Shin Dong Hyuk 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 middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Ty (ranked 19338 p4p, 599 weight class) and Jonthan Henry (ranked 2174 p4p, 272 weight class). Henry has chosen hit em up as his entrance music. Jonthan Henry 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jonthan Henry !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ty gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Henry
Ty slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ty seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Henry for as long as he can get away with.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 controlling from the top position.
Henry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Henry has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Henry controls Ty momentarily but Ty frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ty controls from within his opponent's guard.
Henry trying to control the position.
Henry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Henry 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: Ty (2) vs (2) Henry
Ty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henry is working away from the top position though.
Ty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Ty is keeping the position.
Ty trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ty controlling the position.
Henry won't allow Ty to sweep him here.
Ty trying to keep a closed guard but Henry is proving a slippery customer.
Henry wants to control from the top but Ty keeps moving.
Ty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry has managed to get both his arms back between Ty's legs - danger averted.
Henry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ty is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henry is fighting to break Ty's control of his arms but Ty is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Henry trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom.
Henry is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Ty is keeping the position.
Henry wants to control from the top but Ty keeps moving.
Henry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry has managed to get both his arms back between Ty's legs - danger averted.
Ty has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henry is aware though and is defending well.
Ty seems keen to control Henry 's posture.
Ty keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Ty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ty managing to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ty controlling the position.
Ty 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: Ty (4) vs (2) Henry
Ty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ty is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Ty 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.
Henry tries to roll over but Ty keeps him under control.
Henry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ty's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ty (4) vs (6) Henry
Henry controlling well, preventing Ty from escaping the position.
Henry doesn't have the hooks in and Ty manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (6) vs (6) Henry
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (6) vs (8) Henry
Ty lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (8) vs (8) Henry
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henry is adopting a defensive guard.
Henry being controlled here, momentarily.
Ty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ty tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
Henry looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ty looking to pass the guard.
Ty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ty stands and throws Henry 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (11) vs (8) Henry
Henry tries to buck Ty off but Ty is having none of it.
Ty advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ty (13) vs (8) Henry
Henry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ty works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ty (16) vs (8) Henry
What can Henry do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ty avoiding Henry 's attempts to control his hands.
Henry is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ty.
Henry trying to control the action but Ty just sinks the hooks in.
Ty is riding his opponent, not letting Henry buck him off.
Henry trying to control the hands but Ty won't let him.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ty is staying active.
Good control from Ty.
Henry tries to escape but Ty has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Henry looks winded!
Ty really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Henry .
I really don't envy Henry right now.
Ty biding his time, controlling Henry .
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries to roll but Ty sticks to his back.
Henry trying to control but not successfully.
Ty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ty has managed to slip his arm under Henry 's chin. This could be all over... yep, Henry is tapping out! Submission win for Ty.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Claudio Ty!
Claudio Ty thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Silvio Crespo (ranked 1694 p4p, 206 weight class) and Fallschirm Jäger (ranked 1850 p4p, 224 weight class). Crespo comes to the ring accompanied by Ghost ''Im A King. Jäger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Fallschirm Jäger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Silvio Crespo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Fallschirm Jäger!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crespo or perhaps it was just good defense by Jäger, which made it look bad.
Jäger has closed the distance and engaged Crespo in a clinch.
Crespo is trying to drag Jäger to the mat but Jäger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Jäger is fighting off a takedown attempt but Crespo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jäger to the mat. Jäger regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (0) Jäger
Crespo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jäger wants to sweep but no luck.
Crespo pushes down on Jäger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crespo is working for a submission of some sort.
Crespo is working for a kimura but Jäger is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jäger tries to roll over but Crespo keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jäger moves into full guard.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Jäger is keeping the position.
Crespo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jäger dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (2) Jäger
Crespo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jäger uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (2) vs (5) Jäger
Crespo tries to buck Jäger off but Jäger is having none of it.
Crespo regains half guard.
Crespo tries to get to full guard but Jäger has control of the leg.
Crespo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo looking for subs from the bottom but Jäger mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (2) vs (8) Jäger
Crespo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jäger content just to control the position here.
Crespo is desperately trying to improve his position but Jäger has a good base and remains in mount.
Crespo is working hard here to advance position.
Jäger looking to control but Crespo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jäger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crespo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jäger moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Crespo. Score +3 for passing guard: Crespo (2) vs (11) Jäger
Jäger is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Crespo is trying to escape and Jäger transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Crespo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jäger! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fallschirm Jäger!
Fallschirm Jäger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aoki Aoki (ranked 2461 p4p, 309 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 4020 p4p, 453 weight class). Aoki comes to the ring accompanied by Baka Survivor. On his way into the ring it seems that Aoki Aoki has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aoki Aoki seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Aoki Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Queen clinches up against the ropes.
Aoki has Queen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Queen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aoki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Queen
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Queen is keeping the position.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Queen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
Aoki drops back looking for a leg! Queen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Queen manages to kick Aoki off! Aoki jumps back into Queen's guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
Aoki passes Queen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aoki wants to take a breather but Queen is having none of it.
Aoki slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working for a kimura but Queen is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Queen is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Queen won't allow it.
Aoki is working for a kimura but Queen is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Queen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Queen is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is keen to just control but Queen is a slippery customer.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Queen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki trying to control from Queen's half guard. Queen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to pass into half guard but Queen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Queen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Queen
Queen trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Queen won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Queen pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Queen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Queen wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Queen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (2) vs (5) Queen
Aoki wants to control but Queen postures up.
The referee asks Queen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Queen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Aoki prevents Queen from improving position.
Queen is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki prevents Queen from improving position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to improve position but can't.
Queen trying to control the position but Aoki is working away.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Queen wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Queen takes a little break here. Aoki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Queen wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Queen's best efforts.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki tries to roll over but Queen keeps him under control.
Queen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Queen wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Queen is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Queen prevents Aoki from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Queen pulls his head out easily.
Queen is taking a breather. Aoki 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.
Aoki is pressing down on Queen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Queen wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Queen tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aoki is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (4) vs (5) Queen
Aoki trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Queen is keeping the position.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Queen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Queen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Queen! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoki (4) vs (9) Queen
Aoki struggling a bit here.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Aoki is trying to work for a sweep but Queen has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (4) vs (11) Queen
Queen is looking to work his way around to Aoki's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount but Queen keeps good control and instead manages to take Aoki's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (4) vs (14) Queen
Aoki tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Queen is trying to stick to Aoki's back but Aoki is turning into Queen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Queen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aoki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (6) vs (14) Queen
Queen 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 (6) vs (16) Queen
Queen trying to control the pace.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Queen controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Queen wins on points by 16 to 6.
Oliver Queen took some time post fight to say the following; 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Deez Nuts (ranked 1574 p4p, 213 weight class) and Max Paddy (ranked 4149 p4p, 461 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nuts might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Come Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Deez Nuts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Max Paddy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Paddy tries to clinch there but Nuts circles away.
Nuts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nuts turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nuts manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nuts (4) vs (0) Paddy
Paddy tries to buck Nuts off but Nuts is having none of it.
Paddy being controlled for a moment.
Paddy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nuts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Nuts wants to control but Paddy is keeping him busy.
Nuts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paddy is staying active underneath Nuts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paddy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts is thwarting Paddy's attempts to control the position.
Nuts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paddy is trying to get back to full guard.
Paddy is defending against the submission attempts here by Nuts.
Nuts is trying to control the action in half guard but Paddy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nuts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paddy defends it well.
Nuts prevents Paddy from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuts seems to be looking for submissions.
Nuts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paddy tries to get to full guard but Nuts has control of the leg.
Nuts is looking for a kimura here.
Paddy is looking for a sweep. Nuts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nuts wants to control from the top but Paddy keeps moving.
Nuts content to stall in guard here.
Paddy is looking for a triangle but Nuts pushes his legs off easily.
Nuts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paddy keeping moving, preventing Nuts from controlling successfully.
Nuts preventing the sweep.
Nuts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paddy dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuts (4) vs (2) Paddy
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paddy trying to control but Nuts is working from the bottom.
Paddy is pushing down on Nuts's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nuts is fighting to maintain full guard but Paddy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paddy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nuts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nuts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paddy pulls his head out easily.
Paddy wants to control but Nuts is keeping him busy.
Nuts looking for submissions off his back.
Nuts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paddy pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paddy seems to be working for a kimura but Nuts defends the submission attempt.
Paddy is keen to just control but Nuts is a slippery customer.
Nuts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nuts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nuts actively working from the bottom here.
Paddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nuts keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nuts looking for submissions off his back.
Nuts wants to get back to full guard but Paddy has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nuts (4) vs (5) Paddy
Paddy avoids the attempt from Nuts to control.
Nuts is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paddy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nuts is trying to reverse the position but instead Paddy has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nuts (4) vs (8) Paddy
Paddy wants to control but Nuts manages to buck him off and is now in Paddy's guard! Nice work there by Nuts! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuts (6) vs (8) Paddy
Nuts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paddy has an active guard here but Nuts has managed to pass into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nuts is thwarting Paddy's attempts to control the position.
Nuts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paddy sees it coming and defends easily.
Nuts is looking for a kimura but Paddy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nuts to get the leverage.
Paddy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paddy.
Paddy controls Nuts momentarily but Nuts frees himself.
Paddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nuts defends well.
Nuts tries to free his leg and advance position but Paddy is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paddy controls Nuts momentarily but Nuts frees himself.
Paddy has an active guard here but Nuts has managed to pass into half guard.
Paddy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paddy keeping moving, preventing Nuts from controlling successfully.
Nuts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paddy keeping moving, preventing Nuts from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nuts is really struggling to control Paddy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nuts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paddy is keeping the position for now.
Paddy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nuts has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nuts (9) vs (8) Paddy
Nuts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paddy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nuts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paddy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paddy gets back to half guard.
Nuts is keen to just control but Paddy is a slippery customer.
Paddy manages to get to full guard.
Nuts drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paddy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paddy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paddy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nuts (9) vs (12) Paddy
Paddy advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nuts (9) vs (14) Paddy
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paddy tries to control but Nuts wriggling away.
Nuts has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nuts (9) vs (17) Paddy
Nuts just trying to survive but Paddy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Paddy controlling well, preventing Nuts from escaping the position.
Nuts staying busy and making it hard for Paddy to control.
Nuts tries to escape the position.
Paddy tries to get the hooks in deep but Nuts pushed the leg off.
Paddy is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Nuts has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Paddy has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Nuts taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Paddy doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Paddy!
After the fight, Max Paddy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 2035 p4p, 114 weight class) and Elroy Clarks (ranked 1355 p4p, 77 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dominique Bell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Elroy Clarks!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Clarks. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Clarks instigates a clinch.
Clarks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bell (0) vs (2) Clarks
Bell 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.
Bell has his foot on Clarks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarks works his way back into a safe position though.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clarks defends it easily.
Clarks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bell wants to sweep here but Clarks controlling him for the moment.
Clarks controlling from the top position.
Clarks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Clarks trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarks preventing the sweep.
My spies in Malmi Aitta inform me that Clarks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell 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.
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarks is aware though and is defending well.
Bell working for a triangle but Clarks defends it easily.
Clarks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clarks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Clarks is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarks trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Clarks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clarks has managed to get both his arms back between Bell's legs - danger averted.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarks is aware though and is defending well.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarks is one step ahead there.
Clarks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clarks defends well.
Clarks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarks wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarks is aware though and is defending well.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (2) Clarks
Clarks keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Clarks trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Clarks has his hands on Bell's head, controlling the position.
Clarks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clarks is controlling Bell's posture.
Bell forces his way into half guard.
Clarks wants to control but Bell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clarks is staying active underneath Bell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clarks tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Bell is pressing down on Clarks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clarks is holding on for now.
Clarks tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Bell wants to work for an arm triangle but Clarks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clarks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clarks gets back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clarks is pulling down on Bell's head to control his posture.
More stalling from Clarks.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarks is keeping the position for now.
Bell is looking to pass into half guard but Clarks pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Clarks is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (4) Clarks
Bell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clarks controls the pace.
Bell has an active guard here but Clarks has managed to pass into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bell is pressing down on Clarks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Clarks defends easily.
Clarks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clarks has managed to get both his arms back between Bell's legs - danger averted.
Clarks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Clarks won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clarks controls the pace.
Clarks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clarks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (2) vs (7) Clarks
Clarks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bell wants to hold on but Clarks pushes him away.
Clarks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clarks tries to control but Bell wriggling away.
Bell is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Clarks avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
Clarks tries to control but Bell wriggling away.
Clarks avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
Bell is squirming around, avoiding Clarks's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bell working to try and regain half guard.
Clarks controlling his opponent.
Bell tries to lock up and control but Clarks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bell is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Clarks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bell working to try and regain half guard.
Clarks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clarks prevents Bell from getting the reversal.
Clarks trying to control but Bell is having none of it.
Clarks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bell working to try and regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bell is squirming around, avoiding Clarks's attempts to control the action.
Clarks controlling his opponent.
Bell is looking to improve his position but Clarks isn't that keen on the idea.
Bell tries to hold on but Clarks pushes him away.
Bell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clarks controlling the position easily from mount.
Bell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarks controlling his opponent.
Bell tries to hold on but Clarks postures up.
Clarks tries to control but Bell wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarks wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Elroy Clarks 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Feihck Tiote (ranked 1956 p4p, 235 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 996 p4p, 129 weight class). Salvatore is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Reich mir die Hand. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Feihck Tiote! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salvatore clinches with his opponent.
Tiote gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tiote (2) vs (0) Salvatore
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Tiote from controlling successfully.
Tiote advances to half guard.
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tiote has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Salvatore defend it? Tiote steps over the head and cranks it - Salvatore is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tiote!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Feihck Tiote!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Feihck Tiote made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1698 p4p, 229 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 1499 p4p, 205 weight class). Dravezesdi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nobody's Fool. Petersen has chosen James Brown- Living in America as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dravezesdi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petersen tries to clinch but Dravezesdi moves out of range.
Petersen closes the distance and clinches.
Dravezesdi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Petersen
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Petersen
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petersen has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to move to mount but Petersen blocks the move with his legs.
Petersen is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen 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.
Dravezesdi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi'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.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dravezesdi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Petersen is defending against the submission attempts here by Dravezesdi.
Petersen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dravezesdi pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (0) Petersen
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying desperately to improve position.
Dravezesdi controlling his opponent.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dravezesdi controlling the position easily from mount.
Petersen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Dravezesdi sits in half guard.
Petersen is trying is best to control the position here.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Dravezesdi is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Dravezesdi sits in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dravezesdi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (11) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Dravezesdi maintains control.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dravezesdi controlling the pace for now.
Petersen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Petersen is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Petersen is trying to escape the mount.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Petersen is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (14) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Petersen prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi doesn't have the hooks in and Petersen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (14) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Dravezesdi controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi looking to control.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi pushes a forearm under Petersen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Petersen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
An out of breath Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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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