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CACC 18 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arturo Caldeira (ranked 3925 p4p, 406 weight class) and Dick Pawlik (ranked 6834 p4p, 517 weight class). 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Arturo Caldeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Dick Pawlik!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pawlik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Caldeira (0) vs (4) Pawlik
Caldeira is trying to improve his position.
Pawlik tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pawlik has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Caldeira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pawlik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caldeira keeps working.
Pawlik is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caldeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pawlik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pawlik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Caldeira tries to bench press Pawlik off him but Pawlik keeps the position.
Caldeira's coaches at Hilo Hit Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pawlik wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
Pawlik working away.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Caldeira has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Caldeira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Caldeira is trying to improve his position.
Caldeira wants to control but Pawlik postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira tries to buck Pawlik off but Pawlik is having none of it.
Pawlik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pawlik working away.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Caldeira can't do much from the bottom here.
Caldeira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pawlik's best efforts.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caldeira preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Pawlik keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is looking to advance position but Caldeira won't allow it.
Pawlik prevents Caldeira from improving his position.
Pawlik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caldeira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Caldeira is defending against the submission attempts here by Pawlik.
Pawlik 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.
Caldeira is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik moves into full mount! Caldeira won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (0) vs (7) Pawlik
Caldeira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pawlik seems to be working for a kimura but Caldeira defends the submission attempt.
Caldeira won't allow Pawlik to pass to mount.
Pawlik has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Caldeira defend it? Pawlik steps over the head and cranks it - Caldeira is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pawlik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Pawlik!
Dick Pawlik made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Look at that shit, I won a match! Now let's see if I can manage to win another one... Hah, like that's gonna happen.'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 3695 p4p, 338 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 6342 p4p, 432 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Krejza tries to clinch
and Bystrom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bystrom. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (0) Krejza
Bystrom wants to control from the top but Krejza keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bystrom wants to pass the guard but Krejza is keeping the position.
Bystrom drops back looking for a leg! Krejza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krejza manages to kick Bystrom off! Bystrom jumps back into Krejza's guard.
Bystrom drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Krejza dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (2) Krejza
Krejza trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom is looking for a triangle but Krejza pushes his legs off easily.
Bystrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krejza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krejza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krejza tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
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.
Krejza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bystrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krejza has managed to get both his arms back between Bystrom's legs - danger averted.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Krejza from controlling successfully.
Bystrom has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Krejza doesn't defend quickly enough and Bystrom has managed to lock this one up! Can Krejza escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bystrom on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Torkel Bystrom! |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oscar Stolt (ranked 6208 p4p, 492 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 5927 p4p, 484 weight class). Silverio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Oscar Stolt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stolt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Silverio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silverio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stolt.
Silverio jumps into guard, dragging Stolt to the mat.
Stolt preventing the sweep.
Silverio is pulling down on Stolt's head to control his posture.
Stolt passes Silverio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stolt is keen to just control but Silverio is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control here.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silverio is pressing down on Stolt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stolt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silverio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stolt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stolt (0) vs (2) Silverio
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stolt trying to control the position.
Stolt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish 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.
Silverio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stolt is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio controlling from the top position.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Stolt keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silverio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (0) vs (5) Silverio
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries for a kimura but Stolt is defending well.
Silverio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stolt is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stolt's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stolt keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Silverio tries to move to full mount but Stolt actually manages to regain half guard.
Silverio is trying to control the action in half guard but Stolt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stolt wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silverio wants to work for an arm triangle but Stolt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stolt wants to get back to full guard.
Silverio is pressing down on Stolt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stolt is holding on for now.
Silverio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silverio passes into side control, despite Stolt's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (0) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio taking a break here but Stolt is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stolt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silverio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silverio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stolt (4) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Silverio is trying to break free.
Stolt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Silverio right now.
Silverio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Silverio trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (7) vs (8) Silverio
Stolt avoids the attempt from Silverio to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio regains half guard.
Silverio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio trying to control the position.
Silverio looking for a sweep. Not yet Silverio, not yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Stolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stolt stacks Silverio on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stolt! Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (10) vs (8) Silverio
Silverio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silverio is letting Stolt control him for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is trying to improve his position.
Stolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working.
Silverio tries to bench press Stolt off him but Stolt keeps the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stolt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stolt (10) vs (12) Silverio
Stolt is in a bad position with Silverio working for a choke. Stolt manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stolt (12) vs (12) Silverio
Stolt wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Silverio wants to hit a switch here but Stolt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silverio there! Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (15) vs (12) Silverio
Silverio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stolt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stolt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stolt (15) vs (16) Silverio
Stolt tries to roll but Silverio sticks to his back.
Silverio working for the choke.
Silverio sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Stolt taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
In his post fight interview, Carlos Silverio 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 middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 6756 p4p, 516 weight class) and Hanny Sledgehammer (ranked 1848 p4p, 221 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Red Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hanny Sledgehammer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sledgehammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sledgehammer wants the takedown. Cup is fighting it off but Sledgehammer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cup's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cup (0) vs (2) Sledgehammer
Cup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sledgehammer is looking to advance position but Cup has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cup (4) vs (2) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cup tries to control but Sledgehammer wriggling away.
Cup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sledgehammer is trying desperately to improve position.
Cup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sledgehammer is looking to escape.
Sledgehammer can't escape the position.
Sledgehammer keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup wants to take Sledgehammer's back but he can't do it this time.
Sledgehammer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cup trying to control but Sledgehammer is having none of it.
Sledgehammer prevents Cup from taking his back.
Cup tries to control but Sledgehammer wriggling away.
Cup with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cup wants to control the pace but Sledgehammer is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cup looking to control but Sledgehammer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sledgehammer wants to hold on but Cup pushes him away.
Sledgehammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cup looking to take Sledgehammer's back but Sledgehammer rolls and after a scramble, Sledgehammer ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Sledgehammer to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (4) vs (4) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Cup has his hands on Sledgehammer's head, controlling the position.
Cup working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer looking to sit in guard and control but Cup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (6) vs (4) Sledgehammer
Cup wants to pass the guard but Sledgehammer is keeping the position.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Sledgehammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup stays in close to Sledgehammer's body and controls the position.
Sledgehammer has his hands on Cup's head, controlling the position.
Cup postures up.
Cup is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sledgehammer has his foot on Cup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cup works his way back into a safe position though.
Cup stopping the sweep attempt from Sledgehammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup stands and throws Sledgehammer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (9) vs (4) Sledgehammer
Cup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sledgehammer keeps working.
Cup advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cup (11) vs (4) Sledgehammer
Cup wants to control the pace but Sledgehammer is squirming around nicely.
Cup with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sledgehammer has given up his back. Will we see Cup going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Cup (14) vs (4) Sledgehammer
Cup looking for the RNC.
Cup is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sledgehammer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sledgehammer tries to escape but Cup has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cup struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sledgehammer is trying to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control.
Sledgehammer can't escape the position.
Cup trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cup has the hooks in. Sledgehammer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cup doesn't have the hooks in and Sledgehammer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (14) vs (6) Sledgehammer
Cup controls Sledgehammer momentarily but Sledgehammer frees himself.
Cup seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sledgehammer looking to sit in guard and control but Cup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (16) vs (6) Sledgehammer
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cup slips nicely into half guard.
Cup is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (19) vs (6) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer is squirming around, avoiding Cup's attempts to control the action.
Cup is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sledgehammer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cup controlling his opponent.
Sledgehammer tries to reverse the position but Cup maintains control.
Cup is looking to work his way around to Sledgehammer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cup tries to control but Sledgehammer wriggling away.
Sledgehammer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is squirming around, avoiding Cup's attempts to control the action.
Sledgehammer is looking to get to half guard.
Cup trying to control but Sledgehammer is having none of it.
Sledgehammer tries to reverse the position but Cup maintains control.
Cup wants to control the action but instead Sledgehammer gets a body lock and reverses into Cup's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (19) vs (8) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer looking to pass the guard.
Cup working a defensive guard here.
Sledgehammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cup is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sledgehammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cup had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sledgehammer defends it easily.
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.
Sledgehammer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cup's guard.
Sledgehammer trying to control from Cup's half guard. Cup has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sledgehammer wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking for a sweep. Not yet Cup, not yet.
Cup pulls Sledgehammer in close to prevent any damage.
Sledgehammer wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Sledgehammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cup is keeping the position for now.
Cup is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cup is keeping the position for now.
Sledgehammer trying to move into half guard but instead Cup has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (21) vs (8) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer 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.
Cup stands and throws Sledgehammer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (24) vs (8) Sledgehammer
Cup works to advance to full mount. Sledgehammer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cup (26) vs (8) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer has given up his back here. Will Cup look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Cup (29) vs (8) Sledgehammer
Cup struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cup controls the action.
Cup doesn't have the hooks in and Sledgehammer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (29) vs (10) Sledgehammer
Cup pulls Sledgehammer in close to his closed guard and prevents Sledgehammer from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sledgehammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup keeping moving, preventing Sledgehammer from controlling successfully.
Sledgehammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sledgehammer wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Sledgehammer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cup keeping moving, preventing Sledgehammer from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking for a guillotine here but Sledgehammer defends easily.
Cup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sledgehammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cup has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sledgehammer has managed to get both his arms back between Cup's legs - danger averted.
Cup is trying to control the position but Sledgehammer postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Cup is retaining full guard.
Sledgehammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sledgehammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cup keeping full guard, as Sledgehammer tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is still trying to improve position.
Sledgehammer trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Sledgehammer preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sledgehammer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cup dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (31) vs (10) Sledgehammer
And that's the end of the fight!
Cup takes the fight on points by 31 to 10.
Red Cup decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Conforto (ranked 2859 p4p, 356 weight class) and Pavlo Bilous (ranked 1781 p4p, 237 weight class). Pavlo Bilous acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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 1 wins and 3 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Pavlo Bilous!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bilous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bilous darts in and clinches Conforto up against the ropes.
Conforto pulls guard effortlessly.
Bilous drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Conforto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bilous has Conforto in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Bilous
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.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Bilous keeps moving.
Bilous bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Bilous
Conforto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bilous manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (2) Bilous
Conforto looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bilous has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conforto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bilous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bilous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bilous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto is working hard here to advance position.
Conforto trying to control but Bilous is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conforto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bilous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conforto stays in close to Bilous's body and controls the position.
Bilous looking for a sweep. Not yet Bilous, not yet.
Bilous has his foot on Conforto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conforto works his way back into a safe position though.
Bilous working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conforto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conforto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bilous is looking for a triangle but Conforto pushes his legs off easily.
Conforto trying to control but Bilous is working from the bottom.
Conforto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bilous is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bilous looking for a guillotine here but Conforto defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilous keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
Bilous had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conforto defends it easily.
Conforto won't allow Bilous to sweep him here.
Conforto advances to half guard.
Bilous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Conforto passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (2) Bilous
Bilous really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conforto tries to control but Bilous wriggling away.
Bilous working to try and regain half guard.
Conforto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bilous is looking to escape.
Bilous can't escape the position.
Conforto looking to secure an arm triangle but Bilous defends it well.
Bilous is in all sorts of trouble here.
Conforto is working for a guillotine from mount but Bilous frees his head quite easily.
Conforto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bilous tries to lock up and control but Conforto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Conforto wants to control the pace but Bilous is squirming around nicely.
Bilous wants to control but Conforto is having none of it.
Bilous is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bilous is squirming around, avoiding Conforto's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is working to get back to half guard.
Conforto trying to control but Bilous is having none of it.
Bilous is looking to improve his position but Conforto isn't that keen on the idea.
Conforto looking to control but Bilous is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bilous is looking to get to half guard.
Conforto working for a submission but Bilous is keeping him at bay.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bilous is desperately trying to improve his position but Conforto has a good base and remains in mount.
Conforto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bilous has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bilous! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (7) vs (4) Bilous
Conforto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bilous can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Conforto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bilous's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (9) vs (4) Bilous
Bilous looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bilous keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bilous keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto pushing down on Bilous's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bilous is trying to get back to full guard.
Conforto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bilous has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bilous manages to get to full guard.
Conforto looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bilous 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.
Bilous is trying to control the position but Conforto postures up.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bilous is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.
Conforto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (12) vs (4) Bilous
Bilous struggling a bit here.
Conforto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Conforto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Conforto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Conforto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bilous rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Conforto's guard! Nice work there by Bilous! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (12) vs (6) Bilous
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Bilous from controlling successfully.
Bilous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bilous looking to sit in guard and control but Conforto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (14) vs (6) Bilous
Conforto looking to pass the guard.
Conforto 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.
Bilous keeping full guard, as Conforto tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Conforto forces his way into half guard.
Bilous is looking to control Conforto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bilous avoid being mounted?
Bilous wants to improve his position but Conforto is controlling well.
Bilous is defending against the submission attempts here by Conforto.
Conforto wants to pass to mount but Bilous is defending the position.
Bilous gets back to full guard.
Conforto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bilous is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Conforto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bilous's guard.
Bilous trying to hold on to Conforto's head to control him but Conforto postures up.
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bilous doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto.
Bilous looking for submissions off his back.
Bilous is trying to get back to full guard.
Bilous moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bilous looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conforto is one step ahead there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Conforto stands and throws Bilous's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (17) vs (6) Bilous
Conforto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bilous keeps working.
Bilous tries to bench press Conforto off him but Conforto keeps the position.
Bilous struggling a bit here.
Bilous tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Conforto trying to control the action but Bilous is working from the bottom.
Bilous is trying to control Conforto's posture but Conforto avoids it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Conforto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Conforto wants to control but Bilous is keeping him busy.
Bilous manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (17) vs (8) Bilous
Bilous seems to be working for a kimura but Conforto defends the submission attempt.
Bilous is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Conforto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conforto takes the fight on points by 17 to 8.
Billy Conforto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
Pavlo Bilous was interviewed post fight and said 'Should have stayed away from that rave last night ugh I had a great time and got laid so atleast I have that '. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Hirsch (ranked 2366 p4p, 250 weight class) and Tembo Laibon (ranked 22106 p4p, 509 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tembo Laibon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hirsch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (4) vs (0) Laibon
Laibon tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
Laibon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hirsch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laibon looking for a sweep but Hirsch has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (6) vs (0) Laibon
Hirsch tries to control but Laibon wriggling away.
Laibon is trying to reverse the position but instead Hirsch has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (9) vs (0) Laibon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laibon tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Laibon right now.
Laibon just trying to survive but Hirsch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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.
Laibon tries to break free.
Laibon is still trying to improve position.
Hirsch tries to get the hooks in deep but Laibon pushed the leg off.
Laibon can't escape the position.
Laibon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hirsch biding his time, controlling Laibon.
Hirsch tries to get the hooks in deep but Laibon pushed the leg off.
Laibon rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
Good control from Hirsch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laibon breaks Hirsch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (9) vs (2) Laibon
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hirsch working for a triangle but Laibon defends it easily.
Laibon 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.
Laibon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hirsch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laibon defends well.
Laibon passes Hirsch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hirsch works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laibon passes Hirsch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch manages to get to full guard.
Hirsch working for a triangle but Laibon defends it easily.
Laibon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (9) vs (5) Laibon
Laibon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hirsch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laibon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (13) vs (5) Laibon
Hirsch is not going to allow Laibon to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laibon breaks Hirsch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (13) vs (7) Laibon
Hirsch seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laibon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirsch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laibon has managed to get both his arms back between Hirsch's legs - danger averted.
Hirsch can't keep his opponent in guard - Laibon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Laibon is controlling well.
Laibon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hirsch sees it coming and defends easily.
Hirsch is pressing down on Laibon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Laibon controlling him for the moment.
Laibon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirsch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laibon has managed to get both his arms back between Hirsch's legs - danger averted.
Hirsch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laibon has gone for a leg lock! Hirsch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laibon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (15) vs (7) Laibon
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laibon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hirsch passes into half guard.
Laibon wants to sweep but Hirsch has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (18) vs (7) Laibon
Hirsch moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (20) vs (7) Laibon
Laibon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hirsch passes into side control, despite Laibon's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (23) vs (7) Laibon
Laibon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch prevents Laibon from improving his position.
Hirsch passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (26) vs (7) Laibon
Laibon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hirsch.
Laibon tries to control Hirsch's body but Hirsch pushes him off. Laibon squirms to his side and now Hirsch has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (29) vs (7) Laibon
Hirsch trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laibon doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laibon tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laibon is keeping busy.
Laibon wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
Hirsch doesn't have the hooks in and Laibon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (29) vs (9) Laibon
Hirsch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hirsch wants to sweep here but Laibon controlling him for the moment.
Laibon advances to half guard.
Hirsch gets back to full guard.
Laibon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laibon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirsch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laibon has managed to get both his arms back between Hirsch's legs - danger averted.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Laibon tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch trying to keep a closed guard but Laibon is proving a slippery customer.
Laibon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Laibon trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hirsch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laibon drops back looking for a leg! Hirsch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hirsch manages to kick Laibon off! Laibon jumps back into Hirsch's guard.
Hirsch trying to control the position.
Laibon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hirsch's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laibon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hirsch manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hirsch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (31) vs (9) Laibon
Hirsch slips nicely into half guard.
Laibon wants to get back to full guard but Hirsch has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (34) vs (9) Laibon
Hirsch trying to control the position but Laibon is working away.
Hirsch tries for a kimura but Laibon is defending well.
Laibon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Laibon is not content to let Hirsch control the position.
Hirsch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Laibon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hirsch controlling the position from side mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is looking to take a break and control but Laibon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laibon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laibon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laibon looking for submissions off his back.
Laibon is defending against the submission attempts here by Hirsch.
Laibon tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch seems to be looking for submissions.
Laibon wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laibon is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch is trying to control. Laibon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laibon has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hirsch escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hirsch! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (37) vs (9) Laibon
Hirsch taking a breather here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (39) vs (9) Laibon
Hirsch prevents Laibon from getting the reversal.
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.
Hirsch fails to move to back control.
Laibon tries to hold on but Hirsch postures up.
Laibon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch wants to control the pace but Laibon is squirming around nicely.
Laibon reaches up to try and control the position but Hirsch seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Laibon rolls and tries to escape and now Hirsch has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (42) vs (9) Laibon
Laibon 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 Hirsch gets his way!
Hirsch controlling well, preventing Laibon from escaping the position.
Hirsch doesn't have the hooks in and Laibon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (42) vs (11) Laibon
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch is looking for a triangle but Laibon pushes his legs off easily.
Hirsch trying to keep a closed guard but Laibon is proving a slippery customer.
Laibon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirsch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laibon has managed to get both his arms back between Hirsch's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 42 to 11.
A victorious Harry Hirsch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Tembo Laibon stepped up to the mic, saying 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexi Laiho (ranked 1628 p4p, 187 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 2942 p4p, 286 weight class). Laiho comes to the ring accompanied by Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy. Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. Sven Kristian Nielsen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexi Laiho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laiho instigates a clinch.
Laiho tries to score a body lock takedown but Nielsen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Laiho is pressed up against the ropes. Nielsen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laiho down to the mat. Laiho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Laiho moves into the clinch.
Nielsen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nielsen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laiho after a bit of a struggle.
Nielsen gets underhooks to prevent Laiho's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexi Laiho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laiho stops a takedown attempt from Nielsen.
Laiho goes for a takedown attempt but Nielsen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Laiho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nielsen pinned against the ropes. Nielsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laiho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho has hold of one of Nielsen's legs. Nielsen is fighting the takedown attempt but Laiho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laiho (2) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laiho trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Laiho 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.
Laiho sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Nielsen doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Laiho paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Nielsen - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 5224 p4p, 404 weight class) and Thiago Araujo (ranked 1627 p4p, 186 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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 9 wins and 2 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Thiago Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frank rushes Araujo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Frank to keep the fight standing.
Araujo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Frank wants the takedown. Araujo is fighting it off but Frank persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Araujo's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo is trying to control the position but Frank postures up.
Frank pushes down on Araujo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frank is working for a submission of some sort.
Frank has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Frank is stalling here. Araujo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Frank seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Araujo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frank (2) vs (4) Araujo
Frank gets one leg under and gets the fight 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but Frank defending well.
Frank is trying to control but can't.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frank doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank is concentrating on defense, preventing Araujo from advancing position.
Frank trying to control from the bottom.
Frank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frank defends it well.
Frank tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg.
Frank wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Frank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Araujo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (4) vs (4) Araujo
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck.
Araujo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frank has passed into half guard!
Frank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Araujo is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Frank is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
Well, if Frank is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Frank is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
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.
Frank controlling the action here.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frank defends well.
Araujo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frank's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (4) vs (6) Araujo
Frank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araujo stopping the sweep attempt from Frank.
Frank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Araujo 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.
Frank 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.
Araujo postures up.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Frank trying to control the position.
Frank is controlling Araujo's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now.
Frank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Araujo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (6) vs (6) Araujo
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frank gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frank's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frank defends well.
Frank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frank preventing the sweep.
Araujo is trying to control the position but Frank postures up.
Frank advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (9) vs (6) Araujo
Araujo is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Frank politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Frank prefers to stall for the moment though.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Frank trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Frank politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Frank prefers to stall for the moment though.
Frank trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
Frank is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Araujo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Frank advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frank (11) vs (6) Araujo
Araujo working to try and regain half guard.
Araujo keeps trying to improve his position.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
Araujo can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is squirming around, avoiding Frank's attempts to control the action.
Frank controlling his opponent.
Frank seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Araujo is holding on tight.
Frank tries to control but Araujo wriggling away.
Araujo tries to lock up and control but Frank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Araujo 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: Frank (11) vs (8) Araujo
Araujo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Frank is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Frank has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (13) vs (8) Araujo
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frank is stalling in the full guard.
Frank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frank content to stall in guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank passes into half guard.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Frank is controlling well.
Frank controlling the action here.
Araujo is looking to get back to full guard here but Frank has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (16) vs (8) Araujo
Araujo is trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank taking a breather here.
Frank wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo tries to buck Frank off but Frank is having none of it.
Araujo is not content to let Frank control the position.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Araujo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Frank with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Frank controlling the action here.
Araujo is looking to get back to full guard here but Frank has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (19) vs (8) Araujo
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Araujo won't allow Frank to pass to mount.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frank passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (22) vs (8) Araujo
Frank is looking to work his way around to Araujo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Araujo is trying to escape the mount.
Frank is trying to take his opponent's back.
Araujo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo 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.
Frank trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
Connor Frank decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2523 p4p, 135 weight class) and Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 1753 p4p, 101 weight class). 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 6 wins and 5 losses; Marilson Coutinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kotetsu Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Coutinho has Yamamoto up against the ropes in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yamamoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Coutinho pulls guard.
Coutinho keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto passes into half guard.
Yamamoto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto seems to be working for a kimura but Coutinho defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coutinho wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura but Coutinho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamamoto to get the leverage.
Yamamoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coutinho is just riding it out for now. Yamamoto eventually gives up the hold.
Yamamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Coutinho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coutinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamamoto stalling away here and it's allowed Coutinho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamamoto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Coutinho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Coutinho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Coutinho! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coutinho (4) vs (0) Yamamoto
Yamamoto is not content to let Coutinho control the position.
Yamamoto struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking for a sweep but Coutinho has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (6) vs (0) Yamamoto
Coutinho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yamamoto is looking to escape.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Coutinho prevents Yamamoto from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (9) vs (0) Yamamoto
Coutinho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yamamoto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yamamoto tries to get to full guard but Coutinho has control of the leg.
Coutinho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yamamoto actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto trying to control here.
Coutinho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamamoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coutinho.
Yamamoto is trying to control but Coutinho manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (12) vs (0) Yamamoto
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is looking to work his way around to Yamamoto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Yamamoto wants to hold on but Coutinho pushes him away.
Yamamoto stops Coutinho from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Yamamoto tries to improve his position but instead Coutinho has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Coutinho (15) vs (0) Yamamoto
Yamamoto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yamamoto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Coutinho's guard. Nice work there by Yamamoto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (15) vs (2) Yamamoto
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Coutinho keeps moving.
Yamamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Coutinho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (17) vs (2) Yamamoto
Yamamoto has his foot on Coutinho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coutinho works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yamamoto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Coutinho escapes and throws Yamamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (20) vs (2) Yamamoto
Coutinho moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (22) vs (2) Yamamoto
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho looking for a guillotine from mount but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Yamamoto is squirming around, avoiding Coutinho's attempts to control the action.
Coutinho is working for a guillotine from mount but Yamamoto frees his head quite easily.
Yamamoto is looking to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho controlling the pace for now.
Coutinho wants to take Yamamoto's back but he can't do it this time.
Coutinho has control of Yamamoto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yamamoto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yamamoto 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 (22) vs (4) Yamamoto
Coutinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yamamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamamoto defends it easily.
Yamamoto is looking to pass into half guard but Coutinho pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Coutinho is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coutinho (24) vs (4) Yamamoto
Coutinho trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto controls Coutinho momentarily but Coutinho frees himself.
Coutinho passes Yamamoto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Yamamoto wants to control the action here but instead Coutinho manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (27) vs (4) Yamamoto
Coutinho looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yamamoto tries to lock up and control but Coutinho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coutinho jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yamamoto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yamamoto and Coutinho has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Coutinho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is trying to work for a sweep but Coutinho has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (29) vs (4) Yamamoto
Yamamoto tries to reverse the position but Coutinho maintains control.
Yamamoto tries to hold on but Coutinho pushes him away.
Yamamoto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Coutinho (32) vs (4) Yamamoto
Yamamoto tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Coutinho has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Yamamoto is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marilson Coutinho! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 10999 p4p, 506 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 21699 p4p, 516 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura forces Puto back against the ropes and clinches.
Kimura stops a takedown attempt from Puto.
Kimura is trying to drag Puto to the mat but Puto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Puto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kimura clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (0) vs (4) Puto
Puto controlling from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto is looking for the choke from the back position but Kimura is controlling his hands well.
Kimura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Puto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Puto just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Puto tries to get the hooks in deep but Kimura pushed the leg off.
Kimura is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Puto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to escape but Puto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Puto biding his time, looking for the opening.
Puto tries to keep control of the position but Kimura is staying busy.
Puto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Puto keeps control of the position easily here as Kimura tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto controlling well, preventing Kimura from escaping the position.
Puto struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kimura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Puto.
A lull in the action here.
Puto is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (4) Puto
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kimura stands and throws Puto's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (4) Puto
Kimura trying to control the position but Puto is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Puto tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Puto keeps trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puto struggling a bit here.
Puto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Puto wants to control but Kimura passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (4) Puto
Puto tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puto can't do much from the bottom here.
Puto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puto is trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puto is still trying to improve position.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puto keeps working.
Puto tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the action but Puto is working from the bottom.
Kimura controlling from side mount.
Kimura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Puto is trying is best to control the position here.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Puto defends it.
Puto is looking to get back to full guard here but Kimura has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (11) vs (4) Puto
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kimura.
Puto is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Puto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Puto is trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto manages to get back to half guard.
Kimura is pressing down on Puto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puto is holding on for now.
Puto trying to control but Kimura postures up.
Puto tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puto is controlling Kimura's trapped leg to prevent Kimura from advancing to side control.
Puto tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Kimura is thwarting Puto's attempts to control the position.
Kimura prevents Puto from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Puto is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 11 to 4. |
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