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CACC 19 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colton Northwood (ranked 6898 p4p, 67 weight class) and Ze Jiurgite (ranked 24663 p4p, 78 weight class). Jiurgite is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bezerra - O Malandro Era Forte. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ze Jiurgite was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Colton Northwood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jiurgite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jiurgite closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jiurgite wants the takedown. Northwood is fighting it off but Jiurgite persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Northwood's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Northwood (0) vs (2) Jiurgite
Jiurgite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Northwood swivels though and keeps the 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northwood 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.
Northwood keeping full guard, as Jiurgite tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northwood 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.
Northwood seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jiurgite sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Northwood's guard.
Jiurgite perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jiurgite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Northwood is trying to maintain the position but Jiurgite is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northwood is looking for a sweep. Jiurgite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Northwood gets back to full guard.
Jiurgite won't allow Northwood to sweep him here.
Northwood working a defensive guard but Jiurgite manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Northwood (0) vs (5) Jiurgite
Jiurgite wants to control but Northwood is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northwood is trying to improve his position.
Jiurgite is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Northwood will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jiurgite tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jiurgite has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jiurgite wants to control but Northwood is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northwood wants to control but Jiurgite postures up.
Northwood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jiurgite is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Northwood manages to get back to half guard.
Northwood is looking to control Jiurgite's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Northwood avoid being mounted?
Jiurgite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Northwood tries to roll over but Jiurgite keeps him under control.
Northwood won't allow Jiurgite to pass to mount.
Northwood is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Northwood trying to hold on to Jiurgite's head to control him but Jiurgite postures up.
Jiurgite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Northwood is just riding it out for now. Jiurgite eventually gives up the hold.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Northwood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jiurgite trying to control from half guard but Northwood is working away.
Jiurgite frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Northwood (0) vs (8) Jiurgite
Jiurgite fails to move to back control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Northwood is desperately trying to improve his position but Jiurgite has a good base and remains in mount.
Jiurgite wants to control the pace but Northwood is squirming around nicely.
Northwood is controlling an arm, preventing Jiurgite from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Northwood is looking to improve his position but Jiurgite isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Northwood tries to hold on but Jiurgite postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Northwood (0) vs (11) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Northwood has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jiurgite is persistently looking for the submission but Northwood is defending it well.
Jiurgite is trying to stick to Northwood's back but Northwood is turning into Jiurgite. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jiurgite's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Northwood. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northwood (2) vs (11) Jiurgite
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite managing to control the position.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Northwood wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Jiurgite pulls Northwood in close to prevent any damage.
Northwood trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Northwood is one step ahead there.
Jiurgite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Northwood's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northwood (2) vs (13) Jiurgite
Jiurgite stands and throws Northwood's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Northwood (2) vs (16) Jiurgite
Jiurgite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Northwood keeps working.
Northwood tries to buck Jiurgite off but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Northwood is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Northwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Northwood wants to control but Jiurgite postures up.
Northwood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jiurgite on the ground.
Northwood is not content to let Jiurgite control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jiurgite might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Northwood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Northwood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Northwood is trying to control Jiurgite's posture but Jiurgite avoids it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite swings around for an armbar but Northwood sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jiurgite's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northwood (4) vs (16) Jiurgite
Jiurgite wants to hit a switch here but Northwood passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jiurgite there! Score +3 for passing guard: Northwood (7) vs (16) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is squirming around, avoiding Northwood's attempts to control the action.
Jiurgite tries to control the position but Northwood now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Northwood (10) vs (16) Jiurgite
Northwood has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jiurgite rolls, trying to escape but Northwood keeps control of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Northwood tries to keep control of the position but Jiurgite is staying busy.
Jiurgite is really stuck here.
Northwood is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jiurgite is defending well though. Northwood let's go of the attempt for now.
Jiurgite is really stuck here.
Jiurgite is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Northwood is looking for the choke from the back position but Jiurgite is controlling his hands well.
Jiurgite 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.
Jiurgite wants to control his opponent's hands but Northwood gets his hands free.
Northwood controlling well, preventing Jiurgite from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite showing good submission defense here.
Northwood gets his hands free as Jiurgite looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite wins on points by 16 to 10.
A relieved looking Ze Jiurgite thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Draco Bravo (ranked 5439 p4p, 52 weight class) and Danny Raggazza (ranked 5491 p4p, 55 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Draco Bravo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Danny Raggazza!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bravo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bravo (2) vs (0) Raggazza
Bravo wants to free his trapped foot but Raggazza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raggazza is looking to control Bravo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raggazza avoid being mounted?
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Raggazza is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raggazza tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raggazza is trying to maintain the position but Bravo is very close to passing his half guard.
Raggazza is positioning himself well to prevent Bravo advancing to mount.
Raggazza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravo wants to control but Raggazza is keeping him busy.
Bravo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Raggazza is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raggazza keeps working.
Raggazza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Raggazza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Raggazza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bravo passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raggazza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bravo (5) vs (0) Raggazza
Raggazza can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza is trying to get back to half guard.
Raggazza keeps trying to improve his position.
Raggazza regains half guard.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Raggazza is defending well.
Raggazza is trying to get back to full guard.
Bravo is keen to just control but Raggazza is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Raggazza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Bravo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Raggazza moves into full guard.
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza wants to control the position but Bravo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Raggazza looking for submissions off his back.
Raggazza gets full guard.
Bravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raggazza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bravo has managed to get both his arms back between Raggazza's legs - danger averted.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza looking to control but Bravo passes into half guard.
Bravo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bravo wants to pass to mount but Raggazza is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Raggazza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raggazza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bravo is aware though and is defending well.
Bravo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza has control of Bravo's left arm, preventing Bravo from doing any damage.
Bravo looking to improve position, pressing down on Raggazza's thigh with his hand. Raggazza seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Bravo paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Bravo's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Raggazza picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danny Raggazza! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kribbson Garcia (ranked 5085 p4p, 47 weight class) and Shanti Anatta (ranked 5669 p4p, 57 weight class). Kribbson Garcia had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kribbson Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anatta forces Garcia back against the ropes and clinches.
Anatta turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Garcia (0) vs (4) Anatta
Anatta tries to advance to mount but Garcia denies him.
Garcia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Anatta sits in half guard.
Anatta wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia won't allow Anatta to pass to mount.
Anatta is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anatta to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anatta seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatta trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
Anatta wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anatta is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anatta seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Anatta seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anatta works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (7) Anatta
Anatta is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Garcia is trying to escape and Anatta transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Garcia is forced to tap! Nice work there by Anatta! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta! |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlton Lassiter (ranked 3857 p4p, 337 weight class) and Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 3269 p4p, 303 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Carlton Lassiter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Shin Dong Hyuk!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dong Hyuk darts in looking for a takedown but Lassiter gets double underhooks and turns Dong Hyuk into the ropes.
Lassiter gets tackled into the ropes by Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk maintains the clinch.
Dong Hyuk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lassiter uses from the top position.
Dong Hyuk looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong Hyuk, not yet.
Lassiter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lassiter is working hard here to advance position.
Dong Hyuk looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong Hyuk, not yet.
Dong Hyuk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lassiter puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half 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.
Lassiter is working for a kimura but Dong Hyuk is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dong Hyuk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dong Hyuk is just riding it out for now. Lassiter eventually gives up the hold.
Dong Hyuk 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a sweep. Lassiter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dong Hyuk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk wants to sweep here but Lassiter controlling him for the moment.
Lassiter trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a triangle here but Lassiter uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (3) vs (0) Dong Hyuk
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dong Hyuk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dong Hyuk tries to buck Lassiter off but Lassiter is having none of it.
Lassiter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lassiter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong Hyuk keeps working.
Lassiter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dong Hyuk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lassiter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dong Hyuk is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter tries for a kimura but Dong Hyuk is defending well.
Lassiter advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lassiter (5) vs (0) Dong Hyuk
Lassiter works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lassiter (8) vs (0) Dong Hyuk
Dong Hyuk manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lassiter's guard. Nice work there by Dong Hyuk.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (8) vs (2) Dong Hyuk
Dong Hyuk has gone for a leg lock! Lassiter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dong Hyuk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (10) vs (2) Dong Hyuk
Dong Hyuk wants to sweep here but Lassiter controlling him for the moment.
Dong Hyuk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.
Dong Hyuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lassiter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Dong Hyuk is keeping the position.
Dong Hyuk wants to sweep here but Lassiter controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong Hyuk is keeping the position for now.
Lassiter passes Dong Hyuk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lassiter is working for a submission of some sort.
Dong Hyuk gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lassiter is one step ahead there.
Dong Hyuk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lassiter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (10) vs (4) Dong Hyuk
Lassiter looking for a sweep. Not yet Lassiter, not yet.
Lassiter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dong Hyuk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lassiter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dong Hyuk has Lassiter in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (12) vs (4) Dong Hyuk
Lassiter trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong Hyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lassiter tries to free his leg and advance position but Dong Hyuk is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lassiter seems to be looking for submissions.
Lassiter works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (15) vs (4) Dong Hyuk
Lassiter wants to control the pace but Dong Hyuk is squirming around nicely.
Dong Hyuk is looking to get to half guard.
Lassiter wants to take Dong Hyuk's back but he can't do it this time.
Lassiter tries to control but Dong Hyuk wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is looking to work his way around to Dong Hyuk's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dong Hyuk is desperately trying to improve his position but Lassiter has a good base and remains in mount.
Dong Hyuk wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lassiter (18) vs (4) Dong Hyuk
Lassiter wants to control but Dong Hyuk is keeping busy.
Dong Hyuk defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lassiter's arms.
Dong Hyuk breaks Lassiter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (18) vs (6) Dong Hyuk
Lassiter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dong Hyuk has gone for a leg lock! Lassiter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dong Hyuk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (20) vs (6) Dong Hyuk
Lassiter forces his way into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dong Hyuk sees it coming and defends easily.
Dong Hyuk wants to improve his position but Lassiter is controlling well.
Lassiter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dong Hyuk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong Hyuk keeps working.
Lassiter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lassiter moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (23) vs (6) Dong Hyuk
Dong Hyuk is looking for a sweep.
Lassiter tries for a kimura but Dong Hyuk is defending well.
Lassiter wants to control but Dong Hyuk is keeping him busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a sweep.
Lassiter trying to control the action but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Lassiter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dong Hyuk tries to buck Lassiter off but Lassiter is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is not content to let Lassiter control the position.
Lassiter taking a break here but Dong Hyuk is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lassiter is looking for a kimura but Dong Hyuk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lassiter to get the leverage.
Dong Hyuk has a hand on Lassiter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lassiter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (26) vs (6) Dong Hyuk
Dong Hyuk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lassiter tries to control but Dong Hyuk wriggling away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is working to get back to half guard.
Dong Hyuk regains half guard.
Lassiter seems to be working for a kimura but Dong Hyuk defends the submission attempt.
Dong Hyuk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lassiter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lassiter's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lassiter (26) vs (10) Dong Hyuk
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lassiter wants to escape the position.
Lassiter won't enjoy being in this position. Dong Hyuk looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Lassiter is tapping - it's over boys! Dong Hyuk picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shin Dong Hyuk!
Shin Dong Hyuk thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zsiga Venczel (ranked 2760 p4p, 339 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 3524 p4p, 410 weight class). Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Zsiga Venczel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Venczel fails to land the takedown.
Venczel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Germano jumps guard and drags Venczel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Venczel trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Venczel wants to pass the guard but Germano is keeping the position.
Germano 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.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Germano controls Venczel momentarily but Venczel frees himself.
Venczel is pushing down on Germano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Germano is fighting to maintain full guard but Venczel has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (3) vs (0) Germano
You can see the frustration on Germano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Germano is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Germano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Venczel is trying to get an arm triangle but Germano is defending well.
Venczel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Germano regains half guard.
Venczel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Germano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is thwarting Germano's attempts to control the position.
Germano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germano wants to sweep here but Venczel controlling him for the moment.
Venczel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Venczel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Germano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (3) vs (2) Germano
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.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now.
Germano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Venczel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Germano has managed to get both his arms back between Venczel's legs - danger averted.
Venczel working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano is pushing down on Venczel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Venczel is fighting to maintain full guard but Germano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Venczel moves into full guard.
Germano trying to control but Venczel is working from the bottom.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now.
Venczel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano advances to half guard.
Germano is looking to advance position but Venczel won't allow it.
Germano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Venczel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Germano.
The fighters are battling for position here. Venczel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now.
Germano drops back looking for a leg! Venczel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Venczel manages to kick Germano off! Germano jumps back into Venczel's guard.
Venczel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (5) vs (2) Germano
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Venczel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Venczel is keen to just control but Germano is a slippery customer.
Venczel maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Germano could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Venczel has cracked it and Germano is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Venczel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zsiga Venczel!
During a confident post fight interview, Zsiga Venczel 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 light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 3263 p4p, 395 weight class) and Tyrano Jackson (ranked 20275 p4p, 583 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Halo defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Halo into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Halo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (4) vs (0) Jackson
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to move into half guard but instead Jackson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (2) Jackson
Halo trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just 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.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked Halo up and slammed him! Halo can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (4) vs (5) Jackson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (4) vs (7) Jackson
Halo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Halo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halo wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (4) vs (10) Jackson
Halo trying his best to control but Jackson has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (4) vs (12) Jackson
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Halo from getting the reversal.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo regains half guard.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Halo defending well.
Halo is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jackson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (4) vs (15) Jackson
Jackson avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Jackson trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Halo is working to get back to half guard.
Halo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Halo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halo 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Halo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (4) vs (18) Jackson
Halo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (4) vs (20) Jackson
Jackson trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely.
Halo can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to control but Halo wriggling away.
Halo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (4) vs (23) Jackson
A lull in the action here.
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 23 to 4.
A less than humble Tyrano Jackson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Prana Halo had this to say: 'Shit happens'. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anatoly Gorbachenko (ranked 2925 p4p, 277 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 2534 p4p, 255 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Anatoly Gorbachenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shot moves into range and clinches up with Gorbachenko.
Shot is trying to trip Gorbachenko. He has hold of a leg but Gorbachenko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shot persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gorbachenko (0) vs (2) Shot
Gorbachenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gorbachenko controls Shot momentarily but Shot frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gorbachenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gorbachenko keeping moving, preventing Shot from controlling successfully.
Gorbachenko trying to control the position here.
Gorbachenko keeping moving, preventing Shot from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gorbachenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gorbachenko is trying to control the position but Shot postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot is pushing down on Gorbachenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gorbachenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Shot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gorbachenko is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gorbachenko wants to get back to full guard.
Gorbachenko makes his way to full guard, as Shot worked for a kimura.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorbachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gorbachenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gorbachenko managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko trying to keep a closed guard but Shot is proving a slippery customer.
Shot wants to control from the top but Gorbachenko keeps moving.
Gorbachenko is trying to control the position but Shot postures up.
Shot drops back looking for a leg! Gorbachenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gorbachenko manages to kick Shot off! Shot jumps back into Gorbachenko's guard.
Gorbachenko controlling Shot's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko keeping moving, preventing Shot from controlling successfully.
Shot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gorbachenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gorbachenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shot manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorbachenko (2) vs (2) Shot
Gorbachenko wants to control from the top but Shot keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gorbachenko preventing the sweep.
Shot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gorbachenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shot working a defensive guard here.
Gorbachenko wants to control from the top but Shot keeps moving.
Shot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorbachenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gorbachenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gorbachenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gorbachenko trying to control but Shot is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko controlling from the top position.
Gorbachenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorbachenko looking to sit in guard and control but Shot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorbachenko (2) vs (4) Shot
Shot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gorbachenko is keeping the position for now.
Shot trying to control but Gorbachenko is working from the bottom.
Gorbachenko trying to keep a closed guard but Shot is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gorbachenko is keeping the position for now.
Shot trying to control but Gorbachenko is working from the bottom.
Gorbachenko working a defensive guard here.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorbachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot won't allow Gorbachenko to sweep him here.
Gorbachenko keeping moving, preventing Shot from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shot is looking to advance position but Gorbachenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gorbachenko (6) vs (4) Shot
Shot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gorbachenko avoids the attempt from Shot to control.
Gorbachenko controlling the position easily from mount.
Shot is desperately trying to improve his position but Gorbachenko has a good base and remains in mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko trying to control but Shot is having none of it.
Shot is trying desperately to improve position.
Gorbachenko content just to control the position here.
Shot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gorbachenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gorbachenko manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shot to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gorbachenko (9) vs (4) Shot
Shot rolls, trying to escape but Gorbachenko keeps control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Shot has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gorbachenko tries to get the hooks in deep but Shot pushed the leg off.
Shot is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Shot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko keeps control of the position easily here as Shot tries to buck him off.
Gorbachenko tries to keep control of the position but Shot is staying busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
Shot wants to escape the position.
Gorbachenko struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gorbachenko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Shot doesn't escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachenko controlling well, preventing Shot from escaping the position.
Gorbachenko is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Shot trying to control but not successfully.
Shot tries to break free.
Will Gorbachenko go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gorbachenko trying to control momentarily.
Shot tries to escape but Gorbachenko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shot keeps trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorbachenko takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Anatoly Gorbachenko thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 4386 p4p, 374 weight class) and Dick Black (ranked 2321 p4p, 240 weight class). Black is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Dicks - Rich Daddy. 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mario Eikmeyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Dick Black!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eikmeyer swivels and escapes.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eikmeyer closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Eikmeyer pushes Black against the ropes but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eikmeyer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Black on his heels. He'll look to pass Black's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Eikmeyer (2) vs (0) Black
Black had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eikmeyer defends it easily.
Black working for a triangle but Eikmeyer defends it easily.
Eikmeyer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Eikmeyer (5) vs (0) Black
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Black, who protects the arm well.
Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Black has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eikmeyer works to advance to full mount. Black defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Eikmeyer (7) vs (0) Black
Eikmeyer has control of Black's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Black regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Eikmeyer wants to finish this one by submission but Black is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer is working for a guillotine from mount but Black frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black is still trying to improve position.
Eikmeyer avoids the attempt from Black to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to reverse the position but Eikmeyer maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Eikmeyer wants to take his opponent's back but Black doesn't allow it.
Black is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Black wants to control but Eikmeyer is having none of it.
Eikmeyer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Black turns into him and now he's in Eikmeyer's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eikmeyer (7) vs (2) Black
Eikmeyer keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Eikmeyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eikmeyer keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Eikmeyer is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Eikmeyer keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eikmeyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
Black 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.
Eikmeyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Eikmeyer keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eikmeyer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eikmeyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Eikmeyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eikmeyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eikmeyer working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Black jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Eikmeyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eikmeyer looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eikmeyer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Eikmeyer's legs - danger averted.
Eikmeyer looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
Black wants to pass the guard but Eikmeyer is keeping the position.
Eikmeyer keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Eikmeyer looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Black trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Eikmeyer has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Black is stalling in the full guard.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eikmeyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Eikmeyer has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eikmeyer is breathing heavily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Eikmeyer is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Eikmeyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Black wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Eikmeyer is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Eikmeyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Black stands and throws Eikmeyer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Eikmeyer (7) vs (5) Black
Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eikmeyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eikmeyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eikmeyer is not content to let Black control the position.
Eikmeyer is trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eikmeyer, who protects the arm well.
Black trying to control the action but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Eikmeyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Black trying to control the action but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Eikmeyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eikmeyer is working hard here to advance position.
Eikmeyer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Eikmeyer (11) vs (5) Black
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Black is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Eikmeyer doesn't have the hooks in and Black manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eikmeyer (11) vs (7) Black
Black trying to control but Eikmeyer is working from the bottom.
Black wants to pass the guard but Eikmeyer is keeping the position.
Eikmeyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black passes into half guard.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Black seems to be working for a kimura but Eikmeyer defends the submission attempt.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Black.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eikmeyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Black is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eikmeyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Black seems to be working for a kimura but Eikmeyer defends the submission attempt.
Black wants to work for an arm triangle but Eikmeyer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eikmeyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eikmeyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eikmeyer defends it well.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Black is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eikmeyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eikmeyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Black passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Eikmeyer! Score +3 for passing guard: Eikmeyer (11) vs (10) Black
Eikmeyer is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Eikmeyer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Eikmeyer shrugs it off.
Eikmeyer is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eikmeyer takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Mario Eikmeyer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15760 p4p, 472 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 2892 p4p, 279 weight class). Dominguez comes to the ring accompanied by Change by The Deftones. 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 25 wins and 8 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Naga-Wing clinches up against the ropes.
Dominguez 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.
Naga-Wing has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dominguez regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing preventing the sweep.
Dominguez has his foot on Naga-Wing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naga-Wing works his way back into a safe position though.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Naga-Wing controlling him for the moment.
Naga-Wing wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing stopping the sweep attempt from Dominguez.
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.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is positioning himself well to prevent Dominguez advancing to mount.
Naga-Wing 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.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Naga-Wing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Naga-Wing is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naga-Wing avoid being mounted?
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Naga-Wing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naga-Wing holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Naga-Wing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Naga-Wing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Dominguez 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.
Dominguez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Naga-Wing is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to full guard.
Naga-Wing wants to control the action here but instead Dominguez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Naga-Wing is in all sorts of trouble here.
Naga-Wing gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Naga-Wing is working away.
Dominguez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Naga-Wing reverses the position - he's now on top in Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (5) vs (4) Naga-Wing
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naga-Wing's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (7) vs (4) Naga-Wing
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naga-Wing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to move into half guard but instead Naga-Wing has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (7) vs (6) Naga-Wing
Dominguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naga-Wing's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (9) vs (6) Naga-Wing
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga-Wing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naga-Wing controlling Dominguez's posture.
Naga-Wing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
Naga-Wing is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
Naga-Wing is adopting a defensive guard.
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dominguez is fighting to break Naga-Wing's control of his arms but Naga-Wing is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
Further stalling from Dominguez.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Naga-Wing is keeping the position.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Naga-Wing is retaining full guard.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Naga-Wing trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga-Wing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naga-Wing managing to control the position.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Naga-Wing won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Naga-Wing is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naga-Wing avoid being mounted?
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naga-Wing keeps working.
Naga-Wing tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is keen to just control but Naga-Wing is a slippery customer.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
Dominguez is stalling here. Naga-Wing is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dominguez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Naga-Wing has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dominguez (9) vs (10) Naga-Wing
Dominguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Naga-Wing wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dominguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dominguez tries to buck Naga-Wing off but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
Naga-Wing trying to control the action but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (11) vs (10) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez is looking to stall here but Naga-Wing recovers full guard.
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
In his post fight interview, Pablo Dominguez gave a big smile as he said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lakoj Dresden (ranked 2128 p4p, 268 weight class) and Mozes Amaury (ranked 2379 p4p, 296 weight class). Amaury has chosen Vultures Fly as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mozes Amaury was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lakoj Dresden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Mozes Amaury!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dresden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dresden showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresden (2) vs (0) Amaury
The fighters are battling for position here. Amaury manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dresden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dresden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Amaury is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dresden is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresden looking to pass the guard.
Amaury trying to keep a closed guard but Dresden is proving 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaury has control of Dresden's left arm, preventing Dresden from doing any damage.
Dresden postures up.
Dresden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amaury controls Dresden momentarily but Dresden frees himself.
Dresden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amaury is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dresden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dresden drops back looking for a leg! Amaury is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amaury manages to kick Dresden off! Dresden jumps back into Amaury's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amaury is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dresden is aware though and is defending well.
Amaury is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dresden 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Dresden 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.
Dresden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dresden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dresden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dresden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaury looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dresden looking to pass the guard.
Dresden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amaury looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dresden has picked Amaury up and slammed him! Amaury can't keep hold of the triangle and Dresden manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresden (5) vs (0) Amaury
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Amaury's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Amaury tries to bench press Dresden off him but Dresden keeps the position.
Amaury is trying to work for a sweep but Dresden has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresden (7) vs (0) Amaury
Amaury can't escape the position.
Dresden trying to control but Amaury is having none of it.
Dresden swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Amaury is now in Dresden's guard. A big mistake from Dresden there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresden (7) vs (2) Amaury
My spies in Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes inform me that Amaury has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dresden trying to control the position.
Amaury trying to control but Dresden is working from the bottom.
Dresden controls Amaury momentarily but Amaury frees himself.
Amaury trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dresden manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresden (9) vs (2) Amaury
Dresden is pushing down on Amaury's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amaury is fighting to maintain full guard but Dresden has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dresden is looking to advance position but Amaury won't allow it.
Amaury is looking to control Dresden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amaury avoid being mounted?
Dresden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amaury keeps working.
Amaury tries to get to full guard but Dresden has control of the leg.
Dresden works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresden (12) vs (2) Amaury
Amaury is trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Amaury manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dresden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amaury defends it well.
Amaury actively working from the bottom here.
Amaury looking for submissions off his back.
Dresden wants to pass to mount but Amaury is defending the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is in trouble now - Dresden has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresden (15) vs (2) Amaury
Dresden working for a submission but Amaury is keeping him at bay.
Amaury is working to get back to half guard.
Dresden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dresden moves to his opponent's back but Amaury bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Dresden. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresden (15) vs (4) Amaury
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dresden working for a triangle but Amaury defends it easily.
Amaury controlling from the top position.
Amaury sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dresden's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dresden is just riding it out for now. Amaury eventually gives up the hold.
Amaury wants to work for an arm triangle but Dresden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dresden trying to control but Amaury postures up.
Dresden looking for a kimura from the bottom but Amaury passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresden (15) vs (7) Amaury
Dresden gets back to half guard.
Dresden trying to control from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is keen to just control but Dresden is a slippery customer.
Dresden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Amaury won't allow Dresden to sweep him here.
Amaury passes Dresden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dresden is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Elite FC, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dresden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amaury wants to pass the guard but Dresden is defending well.
Amaury is looking to take a break and control but Dresden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dresden manages to get to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Amaury got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dresden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amaury has managed to get both his arms back between Dresden's legs - danger averted.
Amaury stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dresden pushes a forearm under Amaury's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Amaury is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lakoj Dresden!
Our winner, Lakoj Dresden, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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