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CACC 16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sirus Hughes (ranked 3138 p4p, 160 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 5791 p4p, 232 weight class). Hughes comes to the ring accompanied by Devil "Shinedown". Sirus Hughes 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thayer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sirus Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thayer has Hughes up against the ropes in a clinch.
Thayer decides to pull guard.
Thayer pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Thayer.
Hughes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thayer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thayer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thayer! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hughes (0) vs (4) Thayer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Hughes is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to regain half guard here but Thayer keeps moving and retains side control.
Thayer is trying to get an arm triangle but Hughes is defending well.
Thayer wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Hughes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is trying to control. Hughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thayer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
Thayer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy.
Thayer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hughes won't allow Thayer to pass to mount.
Thayer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (0) vs (7) Thayer
Hughes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thayer.
Hughes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thayer is controlling the pace.
Thayer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (0) vs (10) Thayer
Thayer tries to control but Hughes wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is looking to work his way around to Hughes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Thayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Thayer isn't that keen on the idea.
Hughes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hughes is desperately trying to improve his position but Thayer has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Thayer locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hughes is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thad Thayer! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Max Paddy (ranked 4297 p4p, 467 weight class) and Tony Duff (ranked 3803 p4p, 430 weight class). Tony Duff told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Max Paddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tony Duff!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Paddy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Duff to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paddy (0) vs (2) Duff
Duff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paddy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Duff 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.
Paddy keeping full guard, as Duff tries to pass.
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.
Duff 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.
Paddy is looking for a triangle but Duff pushes his legs off easily.
Paddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff wants to pass the guard but Paddy is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paddy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duff pushes down on Paddy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddy actively working from the bottom here.
Duff wants to work for an arm triangle but Paddy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paddy is defending against the submission attempts here by Duff.
Duff is working for a kimura but Paddy is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paddy is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold.
Paddy trying to control but Duff postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paddy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duff is pressing down on Paddy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paddy is holding on for now.
Paddy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duff is working away from the top position though.
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paddy sees it coming and defends easily.
Paddy is trying to maintain the position but Duff is very close to passing his half guard.
Paddy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duff's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paddy (4) vs (2) Duff
Duff is keeping busy.
Paddy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Duff has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Paddy seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Duff's chin but Duff turns very nicely into Paddy's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Duff.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (4) vs (4) Duff
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff advances to half guard.
Duff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paddy wants to control but Duff is keeping busy.
Duff is working for a kimura but Paddy is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Duff wants to pass to mount but Paddy is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duff 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.
Duff seems to be looking for submissions.
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paddy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paddy gets back to full guard.
Duff is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Paddy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Paddy has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (6) vs (4) Duff
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Duff keeping full guard, as Paddy tries to pass.
Paddy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (6) vs (6) Duff
Duff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Duff passes Paddy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paddy trying to control from the bottom.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paddy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
Paddy is trying to control but can't.
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paddy sees it coming and defends easily.
Duff passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paddy (6) vs (9) Duff
Paddy is looking to get to half guard.
Duff moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Paddy has worked his arm free - good work by Paddy!
Duff goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Paddy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Duff but great work by Paddy. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paddy (10) vs (9) Duff
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Duff tries to buck Paddy off but Paddy is having none of it.
Paddy is looking to take a break and control but Duff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paddy taking a break here but Duff is having none of it and regains half guard.
Paddy trying to mount his opponent but Duff defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Paddy has control of the leg.
Paddy seems to be working for a kimura but Duff defends the submission attempt.
Paddy not doing much here.
Duff moves into full guard.
Paddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Duff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Paddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paddy is really struggling to control Duff but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Duff is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Paddy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (10) vs (11) Duff
Duff has gone for a leg lock! Paddy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Duff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (12) vs (11) Duff
Paddy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (12) vs (13) Duff
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Duff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Paddy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Duff has Paddy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (14) vs (13) Duff
Paddy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Paddy (17) vs (13) Duff
Duff is trying to improve his position.
Paddy swings around for an armbar but Duff sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Paddy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (17) vs (15) Duff
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Paddy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paddy manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Paddy's guard.
Duff 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paddy is trying to control the position but Duff postures up.
Duff passes into half guard.
Paddy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duff's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paddy (21) vs (15) Duff
Duff is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Paddy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Duff's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Paddy wants to control but Duff is keeping busy.
Duff fending off the submission attempt from Paddy.
Paddy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Paddy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duff is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy takes the fight on points by 21 to 15.
Max Paddy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Tonon (ranked 1912 p4p, 216 weight class) and Silvio Crespo (ranked 2059 p4p, 239 weight class). Tonon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, What About Now. Crespo has chosen Ghost ''Im A King as his entrance music. 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 2 wins and 5 losses; Gary Tonon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Silvio Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Crespo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tonon (0) vs (4) Crespo
Crespo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tonon, who protects the arm well.
Crespo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tonon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crespo advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonon (0) vs (6) Crespo
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crespo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tonon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tonon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonon (2) vs (6) Crespo
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crespo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon showing good wrestling skills 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 one minute gone in the round.
Crespo is adopting a defensive guard.
Tonon trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crespo is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Crespo has control of Tonon's left arm, preventing Tonon from doing any damage.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (5) vs (6) Crespo
Tonon looking to control but instead Crespo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Crespo is defending well.
Tonon is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tonon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (8) vs (6) Crespo
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crespo is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
Tonon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Crespo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Crespo and Tonon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tonon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crespo's legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crespo keeps working.
Crespo tries to improve position but can't.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Crespo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tonon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crespo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crespo can't do much from the bottom here.
Tonon trying to control the action but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Tonon tries to advance to mount but Crespo denies him.
Crespo sneaks back into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crespo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tonon is working away from the top position though.
Tonon is stalling here. Crespo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tonon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Crespo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tonon (8) vs (10) Crespo
Crespo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tonon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crespo is trying to get an arm triangle but Tonon is defending well.
Crespo tries to move to mount but Tonon blocks the move with his legs.
Tonon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crespo uses his free foot to push down on Tonon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tonon. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonon (8) vs (13) Crespo
Crespo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tonon is now in Crespo's guard. A big mistake from Crespo there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonon (10) vs (13) Crespo
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Tonon advances to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.
Crespo tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
Tonon wants to control but Crespo is keeping him busy.
Tonon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crespo defends it well.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Crespo is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Crespo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is working hard here to advance position.
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Crespo is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tonon passes into half guard.
Crespo is holding on to half guard well.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Crespo won't allow it.
Crespo is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crespo is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
Tonon content to control rather than advance.
Tonon trying to mount his opponent but Crespo defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tonon is pressing down on Crespo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crespo is holding on for now.
Tonon trying to control from half guard but Crespo is working away.
Tonon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crespo is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crespo wins on points by 13 to 10.
An out of breath and clearly excited Silvio Crespo thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 2350 p4p, 300 weight class) and Nuke Laloosh (ranked 2693 p4p, 332 weight class). Leighton comes into the arena with Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood blaring out of the sound system. Eliott Leighton 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Eliott Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Nuke Laloosh!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leighton gets a double leg takedown into Laloosh's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (0) Laloosh
Laloosh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laloosh throws his legs up looking for a submission but Leighton uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (5) vs (0) Laloosh
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Laloosh is trying to get 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.
Leighton is trying to get an arm triangle but Laloosh is defending well.
Laloosh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laloosh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Laloosh is not content to let Leighton control the position.
Laloosh is looking to regain half guard here but Leighton keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton trying to control the action but Laloosh is working from the bottom.
Laloosh is looking for a sweep.
Leighton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laloosh being controlled for a moment.
Leighton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laloosh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Leighton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Leighton prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laloosh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Leighton is trying to get an arm triangle but Laloosh is defending well.
Laloosh tries to improve position but can't.
Laloosh is still trying to improve position.
Laloosh gets back to half guard.
Laloosh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laloosh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laloosh is defending against the submission attempts here by Leighton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (8) vs (0) Laloosh
Leighton working for a submission but Laloosh is keeping him at bay.
Laloosh 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.
Laloosh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leighton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Leighton is trying to work for a kimura but Laloosh is defending well.
Laloosh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leighton pulls his head out easily.
Leighton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laloosh has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh looking for submissions off his back.
Leighton is trying to control the action in half guard but Laloosh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laloosh wants to improve his position but Leighton is controlling well.
Laloosh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laloosh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leighton maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Laloosh could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Leighton has cracked it and Laloosh is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Leighton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eliott Leighton!
Eliott Leighton made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 2746 p4p, 314 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 3540 p4p, 372 weight class). Diaz comes to the ring accompanied by Feiticeira. The crowd seem to be enjoying Handle's choice of entrance music: Right On. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Handle closes the distance and clinches.
Handle fails to pull guard.
Handle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Handle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Handle.
Handle tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
Handle tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
Handle tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
Handle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Handle is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Handle is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Handle goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Diaz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Handle
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is working for a kimura but Handle is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz continues to stall.
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Handle is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handle being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz is fighting to break Handle's control of his arms but Handle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Handle is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Handle's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is controlling the pace.
Diaz works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Handle
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Handle is working to get back to half guard.
Handle tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz fails to take his opponent's back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
More hug and hope from Diaz.
Diaz prevents Handle from getting the reversal.
Diaz working for a submission but Handle is keeping him at bay.
Handle is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Diaz looking to control but Handle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Handle tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Handle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Diaz trying to control the action but Handle is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Handle trying to get back to full guard but Diaz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (8) vs (0) Handle
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Handle is squirming around nicely.
Handle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Handle is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoids the attempt from Handle to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Handle is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Handle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz tries to control but Handle wriggling away.
Handle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz controlling from mount.
Diaz continues to hold on tight.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz'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.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handle is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Dick Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumi Sagaki (ranked 1758 p4p, 199 weight class) and Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 7183 p4p, 462 weight class). Sagaki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song). 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Takumi Sagaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ignatius Thistlewhite!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thistlewhite tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thistlewhite moves in looking to clinch but Sagaki pushes him off.
Sagaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thistlewhite has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sagaki dives in and scores a takedown into Thistlewhite's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sagaki (2) vs (0) Thistlewhite
Thistlewhite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sagaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thistlewhite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sagaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Thistlewhite is retaining full guard.
Sagaki advances to half guard.
Sagaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thistlewhite keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Sagaki'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.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.
Thistlewhite actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sagaki (5) vs (0) Thistlewhite
Thistlewhite is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki looking for a guillotine from mount but Thistlewhite is having none of it.
Thistlewhite is desperately trying to improve his position but Sagaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Sagaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thistlewhite can't escape the position.
Sagaki trying to control but Thistlewhite is having none of it.
Sagaki is really struggling to control Thistlewhite but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sagaki looking to secure an arm triangle but Thistlewhite defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sagaki working for a guillotine from mount but Thistlewhite is in no mood to give up.
Thistlewhite can't escape the position.
Sagaki wants to control the pace but Thistlewhite is squirming around nicely.
Thistlewhite is looking to improve his position but Sagaki isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sagaki.
Sagaki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thistlewhite is working to get back to half guard.
Sagaki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thistlewhite slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sagaki in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thistlewhite tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sagaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kato logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 1973 p4p, 209 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 2833 p4p, 273 weight class). Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bunny Anstey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anstey clinches up against the ropes.
Nielsen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nielsen wants to take the fight to the mat but Anstey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nielsen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anstey (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen controlling the action here.
Anstey trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
Anstey trying to get back to full guard but Nielsen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anstey (0) vs (5) Nielsen
Anstey is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nielsen controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anstey is looking to escape.
Anstey tries to hold on but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anstey tries to lock up and control but Nielsen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anstey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nielsen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looking to control but Anstey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anstey is working to get back to half guard.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Anstey is squirming around nicely.
Nielsen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Anstey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Anstey shrugs it off.
Anstey reaches up to try and control the position but Nielsen seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Anstey rolls and tries to escape and now Nielsen has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Anstey (0) vs (8) Nielsen
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anstey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nielsen looking to break Anstey's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Anstey remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nielsen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Anstey is in bad spot here.
Nielsen working for the choke.
Nielsen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anstey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nielsen working for the choke.
Anstey wants to escape the position.
Anstey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nielsen's arms.
Nielsen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen not allowing Anstey to control his hands.
Nielsen controlling well, preventing Anstey from escaping the position.
Anstey trying to control the hands but Nielsen breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Anstey right now.
Nielsen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Anstey looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Anstey tries to roll but Nielsen sticks to his back.
Anstey preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nielsen.
Nielsen looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looking for the RNC.
Anstey is in bad spot here.
Nielsen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nielsen looking to break Anstey's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Anstey remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nielsen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Anstey is in bad spot here.
Nielsen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Anstey rolls, trying to escape but Nielsen keeps control of the position.
Nielsen avoiding Anstey 's attempts to control his hands.
Anstey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Anstey is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nielsen gets his way!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking to control Anstey but Anstey is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nielsen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nielsen keeps control of the position as Anstey tries to break free.
Nielsen trying to control momentarily.
Anstey is really stuck here.
Anstey trying to control the position but Nielsen manages to sink in the hooks.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is trying to break free.
Anstey is trying to roll into a better position but Nielsen has get a rear naked choke and Anstey is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
After winning the bout, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Amand Toussaint (ranked 21866 p4p, 592 weight class) and Aedan Declan (ranked 1090 p4p, 159 weight class). Amand Toussaint had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Declan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Toussaint to the ground. Declan is now in Toussaint's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toussaint (0) vs (2) Declan
Toussaint keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toussaint can't keep his opponent in guard - Declan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Toussaint is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toussaint is in trouble now - Declan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (0) vs (5) Declan
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan looking to control but Toussaint is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toussaint wants to control but Declan is having none of it.
Declan controlling the position easily from mount.
Toussaint tries to hold on but Declan postures up.
Declan controlling his opponent.
Declan fails to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toussaint is looking to escape.
Declan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toussaint 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.
Declan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Declan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint tries to hold on but Declan pushes him away.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Declan controlling from the full mount.
Declan looking to control but Toussaint is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toussaint regains half guard.
Toussaint is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
Declan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Declan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
More stalling from Declan.
Declan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint trying to control from the bottom.
Declan is looking to advance position but Toussaint won't allow it.
Declan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Toussaint's thigh. Toussaint counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
Toussaint pulls Declan in close to prevent any damage.
Declan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Declan looking to sit in guard and control but Toussaint gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (2) vs (5) Declan
Toussaint trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan looking for a sweep. Not yet Declan, not yet.
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.
Declan controls Toussaint momentarily but Toussaint frees himself.
Declan wants to sweep here but Toussaint controlling him for the moment.
Toussaint is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toussaint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Declan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint preventing the sweep.
Declan pulls Toussaint in close to prevent any damage.
Declan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Declan wants to hit a switch here but Toussaint passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Declan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (5) vs (5) Declan
Toussaint wants to take Declan's back here but Declan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Declan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Toussaint is trying to control. Declan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toussaint wants to free his trapped foot but Declan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toussaint is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Declan is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (8) vs (5) Declan
Toussaint trying to control the position but Declan is working away.
Toussaint has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Declan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toussaint (10) vs (5) Declan
Toussaint wants to control the pace but Declan is squirming around nicely.
Declan is trying to escape the mount.
Toussaint takes Declan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Declan is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Toussaint (13) vs (5) Declan
Declan breaks Toussaint's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (13) vs (7) Declan
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toussaint controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself.
Declan trying to control but Toussaint is working from the bottom.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan wants to control from the top but Toussaint keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Declan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (13) vs (10) Declan
Declan wants to control but Toussaint is keeping him busy.
Toussaint prevents Declan from moving into mount.
Toussaint is looking to reverse the position.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Toussaint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toussaint can't do much from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control the action but Toussaint is working from the bottom.
Declan wants to control for a moment but Toussaint uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Declan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toussaint knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Declan is taking a breather. Toussaint 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan is trying to control. Toussaint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toussaint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toussaint is not content to let Declan control the position.
Toussaint trying to control from the bottom.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Toussaint is working away.
Declan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Toussaint is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint manages to get to full guard.
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Toussaint.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan wants to control from the top but Toussaint keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
The defeated Aedan Declan had this to say: 'Damn, I was never much of a grappler but I had fun out there! Nice to compete & stay active in some form of competition, keeps ya sharp! Congrats to my opponent! Thank you CWC!'. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 4903 p4p, 212 weight class) and Felipe Feltre (ranked 777 p4p, 40 weight class). Feltre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Someday Never Comes. On his way into the ring it seems that Rubens Charles has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rubens Charles seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 18 wins and 7 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Felipe Feltre!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Feltre moves into the clinch.
Charles pulls guard successfully.
Feltre pushes down on Charles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Charles is trying to control Feltre's posture. Feltre takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Charles! Feltre is rotating here... this could be the end... Charles is out! Feltre has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Felipe Feltre!
An out of breath and clearly excited Felipe Feltre thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 2639 p4p, 258 weight class) and Harry Hirsch (ranked 2331 p4p, 242 weight class). Brandis comes to the ring accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hirsch shoots in and gets a takedown into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brandis (0) vs (2) Hirsch
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (2) Hirsch
Brandis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (5) vs (2) Hirsch
Brandis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hirsch is looking to reverse the position.
Brandis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirsch keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hirsch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brandis controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control the action but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch regains half guard.
Brandis wants to control but Hirsch is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hirsch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandis is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis seems to be working for a kimura but Hirsch defends the submission attempt.
Brandis is looking for a kimura here.
Hirsch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hirsch working a defensive guard here.
Brandis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirsch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirsch is trying to keep Brandis in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brandis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brandis won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Empire Vale Tudo inform us that Hirsch has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hirsch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandis defends well.
Brandis looking to sit in guard and control but Hirsch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (5) vs (4) Hirsch
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (5) vs (7) Hirsch
Hirsch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brandis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hirsch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brandis's legs.
Hirsch is looking to take a break and control but Brandis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hirsch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brandis looking for a sweep but Hirsch has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brandis (5) vs (9) Hirsch
Brandis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hirsch trying to control but Brandis is having none of it.
Brandis tries to lock up and control but Hirsch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brandis is surviving well by controlling Hirsch's body position as best he can.
Hirsch mounts Brandis! Really nice guard pass there!
Brandis working to try and regain half guard.
Hirsch wants to control the pace but Brandis is squirming around nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking to get to half guard.
Hirsch trying to control but Brandis is having none of it.
Brandis wants to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brandis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brandis regains half guard.
Hirsch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hirsch moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (5) vs (12) Hirsch
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch trying to control the action but Brandis is working from the bottom.
Hirsch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brandis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis looks to move to half guard but instead Hirsch has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brandis (5) vs (14) Hirsch
Hirsch looking to control but Brandis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hirsch with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hirsch 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 eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis reaches up to try and control the position but Hirsch seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Brandis rolls and tries to escape and now Hirsch has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Brandis (5) vs (17) Hirsch
Hirsch has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brandis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brandis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brandis trying to control the position but Hirsch manages to sink in the hooks.
Brandis turns into Hirsch and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (7) vs (17) Hirsch
Brandis trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brandis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (10) vs (17) Hirsch
Hirsch struggling a bit here.
Hirsch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brandis's best efforts.
Brandis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hirsch sees it coming and defends easily.
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back.
Brandis is looking for a kimura here.
We've been hearing good reports from Brandis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hirsch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hirsch defends it well.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Brandis is controlling well.
Hirsch wants to control but Brandis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brandis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hirsch trying to hold on to Brandis's head to control him but Brandis postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back.
Hirsch gets back to full guard.
Hirsch has an active guard here but Brandis has managed to pass into half guard.
Hirsch is looking to control Brandis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hirsch avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hirsch is staying active underneath Brandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 17 to 10.
After winning the bout, Harry Hirsch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Fletch Brandis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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