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CACC 6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodrizinho Chai (ranked 5555 p4p, 48 weight class) and Justin Tate (ranked 4898 p4p, 40 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Justin Tate!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt
and Chai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chai tightens his grip and picks Tate up, before dumping him to the ground. Tate manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Tate
Tate keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Tate trying to control the position.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai pushes down on Tate's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Tate is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tate is trying to control but Chai manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Tate
Chai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tate manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries for a kimura but Tate is defending well.
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chai works to advance to full mount. Tate defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (0) Tate
Chai content just to control the position here.
Tate is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (0) Tate
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chai working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Tate is doing well to defend. Chai seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Tate is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrizinho Chai!
A victorious Rodrizinho Chai 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 John Rydeland (ranked 2481 p4p, 301 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 4133 p4p, 436 weight class). Rydeland comes to the ring accompanied by Robbery - Not sneak attack. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John Rydeland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Knight instigates a clinch.
Knight jumps guard.
Rydeland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rydeland trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rydeland is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Rydeland'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.
Rydeland uses his free foot to push down on Knight's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knight. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (3) vs (0) Knight
Rydeland controlling from mount.
Knight wants to hold on but Rydeland pushes him away.
Knight manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight wants to control but Rydeland passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (6) vs (0) Knight
Rydeland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rydeland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland working away.
Rydeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rydeland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knight tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rydeland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rydeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Rydeland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knight is trying to control Rydeland's posture but Rydeland avoids it.
Knight is looking for a sweep.
Knight regains half guard.
Rydeland is keen to just control but Knight is a slippery customer.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura but Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rydeland to get the leverage.
Rydeland wants to work for an arm triangle but Knight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rydeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rydeland pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rydeland pulls his head out easily.
Rydeland seems to be working for a kimura but Knight defends the submission attempt.
Rydeland wants to free his trapped foot but Knight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Rydeland is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rydeland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura here.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rydeland works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (9) vs (0) Knight
Knight is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knight tries to hold on but Rydeland postures up.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rydeland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Knight manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knight has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rydeland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland taking a breather here.
Knight is trying to improve his position.
Rydeland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rydeland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knight tries to bench press Rydeland off him but Rydeland keeps the position.
Rydeland working away.
Rydeland advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rydeland (11) vs (0) Knight
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland prevents Knight from getting the reversal.
Knight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rydeland controlling from the full mount.
Knight regains half guard.
Rydeland 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.
Rydeland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knight is just riding it out for now. Rydeland eventually gives up the hold.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is pressing down on Knight's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knight is holding on for now.
Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rydeland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rydeland's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rydeland (11) vs (4) Knight
Knight has the hooks in. Rydeland is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Knight is persistently looking for the submission but Rydeland is defending it well.
Rydeland breaks Knight's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydeland (13) vs (4) Knight
Rydeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Rydeland defends easily.
Rydeland wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Rydeland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rydeland has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Knight has his foot on Rydeland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rydeland works his way back into a safe position though.
Knight can't keep his opponent in guard - Rydeland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rydeland has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (16) vs (4) Knight
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rydeland working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rydeland looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knight sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rydeland has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (19) vs (4) Knight
Rydeland is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Knight to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Knight shrugs it off.
Knight is working to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland looking to secure an arm triangle but Knight defends it well.
Rydeland wants to finish this one by submission but Knight is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rydeland.
Knight defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rydeland.
Knight is trying desperately to improve position.
Knight slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Rydeland defends easily.
Rydeland stands and throws Knight's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (22) vs (4) Knight
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland tries to advance to mount but Knight denies him.
Rydeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Rydeland advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rydeland (24) vs (4) Knight
Knight tries to reverse the position but Rydeland maintains control.
Rydeland is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Knight has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Knight slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight looks winded!
Rydeland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rydeland works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (27) vs (4) Knight
Rydeland is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Knight is surviving well by controlling Rydeland's body position as best he can.
Rydeland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Knight manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rydeland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rydeland is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knight, who protects the arm well.
Knight is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knight looking for a sweep but Rydeland has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rydeland (29) vs (4) Knight
Rydeland looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is working for a guillotine from mount but Knight frees his head quite easily.
Rydeland working for a submission but Knight is keeping him at bay.
Knight tries to reverse the position but Rydeland maintains control.
Rydeland looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rydeland has hold of Knight's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Knight manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Knight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rydeland takes the fight on points by 29 to 4.
John Rydeland took some time post fight to say the following; 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 1996 p4p, 253 weight class) and Costa Ioannou (ranked 3468 p4p, 407 weight class). Leighton comes to the ring accompanied by Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eliott Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Costa Ioannou!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ioannou closes the distance and pushes Leighton back into the ropes.
Leighton jumps into guard, dragging Ioannou to the mat.
Leighton 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.
Ioannou trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Ioannou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leighton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ioannou has managed to get both his arms back between Leighton's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leighton holds on and takes a little breather.
Ioannou stopping the sweep attempt from Leighton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannou looking to pass the guard.
Leighton looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannou wants to pass the guard but Leighton is keeping the position.
Ioannou keeps trying to improve his position.
Ioannou trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Ioannou is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leighton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leighton has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (0) Ioannou
Ioannou keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
Ioannou is pulling down on Leighton's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton wants to control from the top but Ioannou keeps moving.
Leighton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ioannou is keeping the position for now.
Leighton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ioannou to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Leighton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ioannou pulls down on the head and he's put Leighton to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Costa Ioannou!
Costa Ioannou seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jabbar Omarov (ranked 2354 p4p, 299 weight class) and Amand Toussaint (ranked 21847 p4p, 616 weight class). Jabbar Omarov 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jabbar Omarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Amand Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Omarov has managed to clinch.
Omarov is trying to trip Toussaint. He has hold of a leg but Toussaint is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Omarov persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Omarov (2) vs (0) Toussaint
Omarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Toussaint is retaining full guard.
Toussaint has an active guard here but Omarov has managed to pass into half guard.
Toussaint is looking for a sweep. Omarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toussaint moves into full guard.
Toussaint looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Omarov has picked Toussaint up and slammed him! Toussaint can't keep hold of the triangle and Omarov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Omarov (5) vs (0) Toussaint
Toussaint is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov wants to control but Toussaint is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toussaint looks to move to half guard but instead Omarov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Omarov (7) vs (0) Toussaint
Omarov looking for a guillotine from mount but Toussaint is having none of it.
Toussaint keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toussaint gets back to half guard.
Omarov trying to control from half guard but Toussaint is working away.
Toussaint wants to improve his position but Omarov is controlling well.
Toussaint is pressing down on Omarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Toussaint looking for a sweep. Not yet Toussaint, not yet.
Toussaint working for a triangle but Omarov defends it easily.
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Omarov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint is looking for a triangle but Omarov pushes his legs off easily.
Omarov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Toussaint's guard.
Omarov is working for a kimura but Toussaint is defending it quite comfortably.
Omarov wants to free his trapped foot but Toussaint is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toussaint is looking to improve his position.
Omarov seems to be looking for submissions.
Toussaint moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toussaint is looking for a triangle but Omarov pushes his legs off easily.
Omarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Toussaint is retaining full guard.
Toussaint looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toussaint is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Omarov frees his head nicely. Oh but Toussaint has switched to an armbar! Omarov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Amand Toussaint! |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2394 p4p, 127 weight class) and Ken Miller (ranked 3144 p4p, 153 weight class). Miller has chosen 2pac - Im A Souljah as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 5 wins and 4 losses; Marilson Coutinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ken Miller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Coutinho clinches.
Coutinho successfully pulls guard.
Miller is looking to advance position but Coutinho has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coutinho (4) vs (0) Miller
Miller tries to hold on but Coutinho postures up.
Miller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coutinho has control of Miller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Miller tries to hold on but Coutinho postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (4) vs (2) Miller
Coutinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Coutinho has locked up a guillotine! Coutinho's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Miller is holding on here and Coutinho must be using up a lot of energy. Miller has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Coutinho gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marilson Coutinho! |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 3071 p4p, 369 weight class) and Nuke Laloosh (ranked 2336 p4p, 297 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nuke Laloosh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halo gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (4) vs (0) Laloosh
Halo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Laloosh looks calm but he's in trouble here. Halo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Laloosh is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Halo lets go of the hold and Laloosh can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 2635 p4p, 315 weight class) and Rudolf Kleinschmidt (ranked 2785 p4p, 325 weight class). Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Feiticeira. Kleinschmidt has chosen DMX- It's hot and hell is dark as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been hearing reports that Diaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diaz is trying to trip Kleinschmidt. He has hold of a leg but Kleinschmidt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diaz persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kleinschmidt is adopting a defensive guard.
Kleinschmidt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Kleinschmidt trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but Diaz passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleinschmidt is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kleinschmidt avoid being mounted?
Diaz is trying to control. Kleinschmidt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Kleinschmidt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Kleinschmidt is having none of 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.
Kleinschmidt manages to get to full guard.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Kleinschmidt keeps moving.
Kleinschmidt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diaz is now in half guard.
Kleinschmidt trying to control here.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Kleinschmidt is working away.
Kleinschmidt wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but Diaz passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Kleinschmidt is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diaz is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (7) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Kleinschmidt tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kleinschmidt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kleinschmidt is looking to escape.
Kleinschmidt is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Kleinschmidt is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Kleinschmidt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kleinschmidt keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
Kleinschmidt is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling from mount.
Kleinschmidt is looking to get to half guard.
Kleinschmidt tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kleinschmidt can't escape the position.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kleinschmidt can't escape the position.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Kleinschmidt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz trying to control but Kleinschmidt is having none of it.
Kleinschmidt tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.
Diaz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kleinschmidt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kleinschmidt and Diaz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kleinschmidt tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Kleinschmidt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kleinschmidt trying his best to control but Diaz has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (9) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kleinschmidt tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kleinschmidt is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz controlling from mount.
Diaz trying to control but Kleinschmidt is having none of it.
Kleinschmidt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz trying to control the action but Kleinschmidt is working from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt manages to get to full guard.
Kleinschmidt looking to control.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleinschmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleinschmidt looking to control.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kleinschmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Kleinschmidt working a defensive guard but Diaz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (12) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Kleinschmidt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Kleinschmidt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kleinschmidt tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Kleinschmidt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz prevents Kleinschmidt from improving his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt wants to get back to full guard but Diaz has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (15) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Diaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kleinschmidt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kleinschmidt shrugs it off.
Kleinschmidt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kleinschmidt is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kleinschmidt is still trying to improve position.
Kleinschmidt is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Kleinschmidt is working to get back to half guard.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Kleinschmidt tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.
Diaz tries to control but Kleinschmidt wriggling away.
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Kleinschmidt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kleinschmidt wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (18) vs (0) Kleinschmidt
Kleinschmidt trying to control the position but Diaz manages to sink in the hooks.
Kleinschmidt is keeping busy.
Diaz is hanging on to Kleinschmidt's back as he tries to escape.
Diaz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kleinschmidt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kleinschmidt biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kleinschmidt tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 18 to 0.
Dick Diaz 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 George Arias (ranked 1358 p4p, 185 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15088 p4p, 632 weight class). Byhenikov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Harbinger. George Arias had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byhenikov shoots for a takedown but Arias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arias shoots in and drives through. Byhenikov sprawls well.
Byhenikov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arias looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (0) vs (4) Byhenikov
Byhenikov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (0) vs (6) Byhenikov
Arias tries to improve his position but instead Byhenikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (9) Byhenikov
Arias won't enjoy being in this position. Byhenikov looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Arias is tapping - it's over boys! Byhenikov picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1079 p4p, 151 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 2102 p4p, 271 weight class). Ribbler comes into the arena with Bad Religion - Infected blaring out of the sound system. Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Paulman takes the fight into the clinch.
Paulman tries for a takedown but Ribbler manages to get underhooks.
Ribbler is pressed up against the ropes. Paulman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ribbler down to the mat. Ribbler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ribbler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ribbler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ribbler (4) vs (0) Paulman
Ribbler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ribbler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Paulman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paulman is trying to get back to half guard.
Ribbler trying to control the action but Paulman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paulman tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler is trying to get an arm triangle but Paulman is defending well.
Ribbler wants to control but Paulman is keeping him busy.
Ribbler working away.
Paulman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ribbler's best efforts.
Paulman gets full guard.
Ribbler forces his way into half guard.
Paulman trying to control here.
Paulman regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler'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.
Ribbler looking to pass the guard.
Ribbler won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
Paulman trying to control the 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribbler looking to pass the guard.
Ribbler being controlled here momentarily.
Ribbler tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Ribbler trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman has his hands on Ribbler's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ribbler stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Ribbler advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (7) vs (0) Paulman
Ribbler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Paulman! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (9) vs (0) Paulman
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paulman is looking to escape.
Ribbler content just to control the position here.
Paulman is squirming around, avoiding Ribbler's attempts to control the action.
Paulman tries to hold on but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paulman is looking to escape.
Ribbler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Paulman is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (12) vs (0) Paulman
Ribbler is looking for the choke from the back position but Paulman is controlling his hands well.
Paulman tries to break free.
Paulman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ribbler's arms.
Paulman tries to break free.
Ribbler working for the choke.
Paulman prevents Ribbler from getting a body triangle.
Paulman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ribbler's arms.
Paulman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Ribbler has locked on a rear naked choke here! Paulman is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ibbe Ribbler!
Ibbe Ribbler 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 Diego Escobar (ranked 261 p4p, 37 weight class) and Dollar Hero (ranked 3452 p4p, 367 weight class). Hero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Diego Escobar is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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; Diego Escobar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dollar Hero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escobar defends well and Hero ends up having to push Escobar into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escobar drags the fight down to the ground.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero wants to pass the guard but Escobar is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Hero tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Hero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Escobar's guard.
Escobar wants to control but Hero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hero is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Escobar trying to keep a closed guard but Hero is proving a slippery customer.
Escobar is really struggling to control Hero but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Escobar controls Hero momentarily but Hero frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero passes Escobar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Escobar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hero has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Escobar (0) vs (3) Hero
Escobar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Escobar can't escape the position.
Escobar tries to hold on but Hero postures 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.
Escobar is looking to improve his position but Hero isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Escobar is squirming around, avoiding Hero's attempts to control the action.
Escobar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hero prevents Escobar from getting the reversal.
Hero with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Escobar regains half guard.
Escobar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
Hero trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looking for submissions off his back.
Hero passes into side control, despite Escobar's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Escobar (0) vs (6) Hero
Escobar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (2) vs (6) Hero
Hero trying to control but Escobar postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Escobar in particular looking to stall.
Hero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is stalling in the full guard.
Escobar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Hero pulls Escobar in close to prevent any damage.
Escobar trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Escobar forces his way into half guard.
Escobar is looking for a kimura here.
Hero is not content to let Escobar control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Escobar seems to be looking for submissions.
Hero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but Hero defending well.
Escobar seems to be working for a kimura but Hero defends the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Escobar 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.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Hero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is working for a submission of some sort.
Hero tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.
Escobar is looking for a kimura here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to hold on to Escobar's head to control him but Escobar postures up.
Hero is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Escobar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Escobar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Escobar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Escobar (2) vs (10) Hero
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Escobar showing good submission defense here.
Escobar tries to break free.
Escobar turns into Hero and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (4) vs (10) Hero
Hero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobar (4) vs (12) Hero
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Hero wants to pass the guard but Escobar is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Escobar is trying to control the position but Hero postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Escobar trying to keep a closed guard but Hero is proving a slippery customer.
Escobar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hero is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hero wins on points by 12 to 4.
Dollar Hero tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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