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CACC 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ken Miller (ranked 3748 p4p, 182 weight class) and Dominick Bruise (ranked 3144 p4p, 163 weight class). Miller comes to the ring accompanied by 2pac - Im A Souljah. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ken Miller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dominick Bruise!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller goes for a double leg but Bruise avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Bruise continues to drive forward.
Miller tries to clinch there but Bruise circles away.
Bruise closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bruise has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miller regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miller (0) vs (2) Bruise
Miller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bruise escapes and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miller (0) vs (5) Bruise
Miller prevents Bruise from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bruise working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bruise wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to buck Bruise off but Bruise is having none of it.
Bruise wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
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.
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bruise wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bruise gets to mount! Miller was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miller (0) vs (7) Bruise
Bruise wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
Bruise looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miller is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruise tries to control but Miller wriggling away.
Bruise is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bruise working for a guillotine from mount but Miller is in no mood to give up.
Bruise trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Miller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bruise trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruise tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bruise wants to finish this one by submission but Miller is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bruise.
Miller regains half guard.
Bruise is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bruise seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Bruise is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miller has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Bruise postures up.
Bruise wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bruise in particular looking to stall.
Miller looking for submissions off his back.
Miller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miller.
Bruise won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miller can't keep his opponent in guard - Bruise advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bruise is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruise content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bruise trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miller (2) vs (7) Bruise
Bruise is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bruise has Miller pulled in close to control his posture.
Bruise keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bruise looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bruise looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bruise! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miller (2) vs (11) Bruise
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bruise is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miller manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Bruise has control of the leg.
Miller wants to control but Bruise is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bruise not doing much here.
Miller tries to roll over but Bruise keeps him under control.
Miller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bruise pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Bruise seems content to control.
Bruise is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller manages to get to full guard.
Bruise pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Bruise is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Bruise sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bruise slows the pace down in half guard.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Miller wants to improve his position but Bruise is controlling well.
Bruise is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bruise is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bruise.
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control but Bruise is keeping busy.
Miller is defending against the submission attempts here by Bruise.
Miller wants to improve his position but Bruise is controlling well.
Miller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miller.
Miller is looking for a triangle but Bruise pushes his legs off easily.
Bruise trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but Bruise has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bruise trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Bruise is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Bruise is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bruise wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bruise pulls his head out easily.
Miller wants to improve his position but Bruise is controlling well.
Bruise is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bruise's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bruise's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miller (6) vs (11) Bruise
Bruise is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Miller off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bruise looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Miller working for the choke.
Bruise tries to escape the position.
Miller working for a choke but Bruise is defending well.
Miller is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bruise knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bruise for a finish.
Miller looking to hold on to the position here but Bruise rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruise 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: Miller (6) vs (13) Bruise
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruise wins on points by 13 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harold Shipman (ranked 2140 p4p, 244 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 10561 p4p, 554 weight class). Shipman comes to the ring accompanied by I'll beat yo ass.. Aguilar has chosen Drector's Cut by Kamikazee as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alvin Aguilar enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Harold Shipman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shipman counters with a shoot takedown. Aguilar fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shipman (2) vs (0) Aguilar
Shipman trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Shipman tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
Shipman is looking to advance position but Aguilar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shipman (2) vs (4) Aguilar
Shipman is working to get back to half guard.
Shipman 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: Shipman (4) vs (4) Aguilar
We've been hearing good reports from Shipman'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aguilar looking to control.
Shipman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguilar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Aguilar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shipman tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
Shipman trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Shipman tries to free his leg and advance position but Aguilar is retaining full guard.
Shipman trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Aguilar keeping full guard, as Shipman tries to pass.
Shipman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Our spies down at at Top Gun Academy inform us that Aguilar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shipman trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Shipman postures up.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Shipman is looking to pass into half guard but Aguilar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aguilar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shipman (4) vs (6) Aguilar
Shipman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aguilar has passed into half guard!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shipman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipman gets full guard.
Shipman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aguilar pushing down on Shipman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aguilar moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shipman (4) vs (9) Aguilar
A lull in the action here as Aguilar stalls from top position.
Let's hope that Aguilar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shipman manages to get back to half guard.
Shipman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aguilar is working away from the top position though.
Aguilar trying to control from half guard but Shipman is working away.
Shipman is trying to maintain the position but Aguilar is very close to passing his half guard.
Aguilar is trying to control the action in half guard but Shipman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shipman trying to hold on to Aguilar's head to control him but Aguilar postures up.
Shipman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aguilar pulls his head out easily.
Shipman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aguilar won't allow Shipman to sweep him here.
Shipman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aguilar uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shipman (4) vs (12) Aguilar
You can see the frustration on Shipman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shipman is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
Aguilar working away.
Aguilar trying to control the action but Shipman is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Shipman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is looking to reverse the position.
Aguilar trying to control the position but Shipman is working away.
Shipman is looking to reverse the position.
Aguilar is looking to take a break and control but Shipman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shipman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control the position but Shipman is working away.
Shipman tries to improve position but can't.
Aguilar wants to control but Shipman is keeping him busy.
Shipman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shipman tries to buck Aguilar off but Aguilar is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shipman keeps working.
Shipman being controlled for a moment.
Shipman tries to buck Aguilar off but Aguilar is having none of it.
Aguilar 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 Shipman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shipman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shipman can't do much from the bottom here.
Shipman is looking to reverse the position.
Aguilar is looking to take a break and control but Shipman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aguilar working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shipman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aguilar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shipman seems a little lost for a moment, as Aguilar dominates the positioning.
Aguilar trying to control the action but Shipman is working from the bottom.
Shipman is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
Shipman regains half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shipman wants to control but Aguilar is keeping busy.
Shipman tries to get to full guard but Aguilar has control of the leg.
Shipman is trying to control but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is trying to get back to 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.
Aguilar works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shipman (4) vs (15) Aguilar
Shipman is being controlled here.
Shipman is looking for a sweep.
Aguilar trying to control the action but Shipman is working from the bottom.
Shipman is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar wins on points by 15 to 4.
Alvin Aguilar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Trevor Burrows (ranked 1400 p4p, 189 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 11998 p4p, 573 weight class). Burrows comes to the ring accompanied by Calm - No problem. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Trevor Burrows! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burrows has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deeds successfully pulls guard.
Burrows trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds trying to keep a closed guard but Burrows is proving a slippery customer.
Deeds pulls Burrows in close to prevent any damage.
Burrows works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burrows is trying to control the action in half guard but Deeds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows is trying to work for a kimura but Deeds is defending well.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but Deeds defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control but Burrows postures up.
Burrows is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burrows is looking to stall here but Deeds recovers full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Deeds looking to control.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is working hard here to advance position.
Burrows looking to sit in guard and control but Deeds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burrows (0) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds controlling from the top position.
Deeds preventing the sweep.
Burrows looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows wants to hit a switch here but Deeds passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Burrows there! Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (0) vs (5) Deeds
Burrows is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deeds wants to control the pace but Burrows is squirming around nicely.
Burrows is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burrows looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Burrows (0) vs (8) Deeds
Burrows rolls, trying to escape but Deeds keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows trying to control the action but Deeds just sinks the hooks in.
Burrows tries to roll but Deeds sticks to his back.
Deeds biding his time, looking for the opening.
Deeds is hanging on to Burrows's back as he tries to escape.
Deeds controlling from the back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burrows trying to control the position but Deeds manages to sink in the hooks.
Deeds controlling from the back.
Deeds is trying to control but Burrows is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Burrows is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burrows tries to hold on but Deeds postures up.
Burrows can't escape the position.
Deeds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burrows wants to control but Deeds is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deeds prevents Burrows from getting the reversal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burrows tries to improve his position but Deeds has taken his back! Deeds has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Burrows tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Deeds pushes Burrows away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Longfellow Deeds! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 1455 p4p, 160 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 15532 p4p, 491 weight class). Holzken comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Huhrera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holzken was covering up waiting for the punch and Huhrera finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (0) Holzken
Huhrera 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.
Holzken trying to control the position.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
Holzken is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken trying to keep a closed guard but Huhrera is proving a slippery customer.
Huhrera passes into half guard.
Huhrera is pressing down on Holzken's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holzken is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is working for a kimura but Holzken is defending it quite comfortably.
Huhrera is pressing down on Holzken's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holzken is holding on for now.
Huhrera is looking for a kimura but Holzken is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huhrera to get the leverage.
Holzken wants to control but Huhrera passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (5) vs (0) Holzken
Holzken 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.
Holzken can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken gets back to half guard.
Huhrera is just content to waste time from the top position. Holzken takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Holzken pulls Huhrera in close to prevent any damage.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holzken is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Huhrera advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huhrera is trying to work for a kimura but Holzken is defending well.
Huhrera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holzken is defending against the submission attempts here by Huhrera .
Huhrera working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Holzken's thigh. Holzken counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Huhrera looking to sit in guard and control but Holzken gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (5) vs (2) Holzken
Holzken sitting in guard here, content to control.
Huhrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holzken defends it easily.
Holzken showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holzken being controlled here momentarily.
Huhrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holzken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holzken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holzken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huhrera is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Huhrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken sitting in guard here, content to control.
Huhrera controlling Holzken's posture.
Huhrera working a defensive guard but Holzken manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (5) vs (5) Holzken
Huhrera tries to improve position but can't.
Holzken is staying tight to Huhrera 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Huhrera tries to buck Holzken off but Holzken is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control the position but Huhrera is working away.
Huhrera is trying to get back to half guard.
What's Huhrera going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera seems a little lost for a moment, as Holzken dominates the positioning.
Huhrera wants to control but Holzken postures up.
Huhrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Holzken is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Huhrera seems a little lost for a moment, as Holzken dominates the positioning.
Huhrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holzken wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (7) vs (5) Holzken
Holzken is controlling Huhrera 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Holzken's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Huhrera stalling away here and it's allowed Holzken to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Holzken is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (10) vs (5) Holzken
Holzken regains half guard there - taking advantage of Huhrera 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Holzken won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.
Holzken is looking to control Huhrera 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holzken avoid being mounted?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is refusing to be controlled, as Huhrera sits in half guard.
Huhrera is looking to stall here but Holzken recovers full guard.
Huhrera trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Huhrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holzken keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is working hard here to advance position.
Huhrera trying to move into half guard but instead Holzken has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (10) vs (7) Holzken
Huhrera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Holzken has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (10) vs (10) Holzken
Huhrera is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken slows the pace down.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep.
Holzken trying to control the action but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera is not content to let Holzken control the position.
Holzken controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Huhrera gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Huhrera takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
In his post fight interview, Julio Valeron Huhrera 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 welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1603 p4p, 211 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 2371 p4p, 298 weight class). Petersen comes to the ring accompanied by James Brown- Living in America. Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen shoots in and gets a takedown into Paulman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman is pulling down on Petersen's head to control his posture.
Petersen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petersen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Paulman keeps trying to improve his position.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulman controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Paulman is trying to hold Petersen in close to prevent damage but Petersen has managed to pass into half guard.
Paulman manages to get to full guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petersen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman has Petersen pulled in close to control his posture.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
Paulman 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.
Paulman controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Paulman pulls Petersen in to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Paulman controlling Petersen's posture.
Petersen 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen 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.
Petersen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman struggling a bit here.
Petersen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paulman tries to buck Petersen off but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it.
Petersen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Paulman is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Petersen yanks on the arm and Paulman is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Petersen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
A very excited looking Don Petersen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1352 p4p, 151 weight class) and Tanner Pounds (ranked 3285 p4p, 304 weight class). Pavlov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tanner Pounds!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Pavlov with that takedown attempt.
Pounds moves into the clinch.
Pavlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Pounds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pounds is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Pavlov can't fight it off and eventually Pounds manages to take the fight to the floor. Pavlov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Pounds
Pavlov has Pounds pulled in close to control his posture.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pounds controls the pace.
Pounds trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pounds preventing the sweep.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pounds stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Pounds
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounds is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is pushing down on Pounds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pounds is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Pounds
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 four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pounds struggling a bit here.
Pounds is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov happy to just control the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Pounds is working from the bottom.
Pavlov staying calm.
Pavlov is trying to get an arm triangle but Pounds is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Pounds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounds 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.
Pounds prevents Pavlov from improving position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pounds is trying to control Pavlov's posture but Pavlov avoids it.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pounds keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is being controlled here.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Pounds is working away.
Pounds is being controlled here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov'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.
Pounds wants to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pounds is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Pavlov staying calm.
Pounds gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov is pressing down on Pounds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pounds is holding on for now.
Pavlov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Pounds
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pounds is holding on tight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov trying to control but Pounds is having none of it.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking to control but Pounds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pounds has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (2) Pounds
Pounds is keeping busy.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Further stalling from Pavlov.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pounds prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Pounds looks to control.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Pounds buck him off.
Pavlov is looking to control Pounds but Pounds is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pounds is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pavlov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pounds trying to control but not successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Pounds rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking to control Pounds but Pounds is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pounds doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov 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 bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1851 p4p, 105 weight class) and Elroy Clarks (ranked 1417 p4p, 80 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes to the ring accompanied by Face The Pain. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Elroy Clarks!
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.
Morrison Jr. misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clarks closes the distance and pushes Morrison Jr. back into the ropes.
We've been hearing reports that Morrison Jr. has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Clarks is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Morrison Jr. can't fight it off and eventually Clarks manages to take the fight to the floor. Morrison Jr. looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (2) Clarks
Morrison Jr. 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.
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.
Clarks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep here but Clarks controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clarks trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morrison Jr. is adopting a defensive guard.
Clarks wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Clarks content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarks is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clarks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
Morrison Jr. not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clarks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Clarks from controlling successfully.
Clarks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep here but Clarks controlling him for the moment.
Clarks wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. working for a triangle but Clarks defends it easily.
Clarks won't allow Morrison Jr. to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clarks pushes down on Morrison Jr.'s leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clarks trying to control from half guard but Morrison Jr. is working away.
Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but Clarks is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarks trying to control the action but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Clarks keeps him under control.
Morrison Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Clarks sits in half guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep. Clarks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clarks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. gets back to full guard.
Clarks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Clarks from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clarks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clarks stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison Jr..
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Clarks from controlling successfully.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Clarks from controlling successfully.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position.
Morrison Jr. is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clarks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clarks trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarks is one step ahead there.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Clarks from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to control the position but Clarks says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Clarks is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison Jr. is holding on for now.
Clarks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clarks wants to pass to mount but Morrison Jr. is defending the position.
Clarks trying to control from half guard but Morrison Jr. is working away.
Morrison Jr. looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clarks is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison Jr. is holding on for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but Clarks is controlling well.
Morrison Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Clarks sits in half guard.
Clarks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Morrison Jr. reverses the position - he's now on top in Clarks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (2) Clarks
Morrison Jr. will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clarks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Clarks keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Clarks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison Jr. slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morrison Jr. pushing down on Clarks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clarks is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison Jr. sits in half guard.
Clarks wants to improve his position but Morrison Jr. is controlling well.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Clarks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clarks is holding on for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura but Clarks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrison Jr. to get the leverage.
Clarks trying to hold on to Morrison Jr.'s head to control him but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Clarks is staying active underneath Morrison Jr., who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clarks is trying to get back to full guard.
Clarks wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clarks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morrison Jr..
Clarks tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg.
Clarks is doing well to control the position and prevent Morrison Jr. from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison Jr. is working away from the top position though.
Morrison Jr. seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clarks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Morrison Jr. gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
David Morrison Jr. 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 bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 764 p4p, 39 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1657 p4p, 95 weight class). Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Klaus Chugman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wasa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chugman (0) vs (2) Wasa
Chugman wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chugman wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman is staying active underneath Wasa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wasa prevents Chugman from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Chugman is working away.
Wasa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chugman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wasa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wasa wants to advance to full mount but Chugman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Chugman is pulling down on Wasa's head to control his posture.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman 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.
Chugman has his foot on Wasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wasa works his way back into a safe position though.
Wasa passes Chugman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Chugman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chugman is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Chugman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Chugman is having none of it.
Wasa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chugman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chugman is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Chugman is keeping the position.
Wasa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chugman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chugman has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (2) vs (2) Wasa
Chugman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chugman trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chugman stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wasa holds on and takes a little breather.
Chugman trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chugman trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chugman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Chugman tries to pass.
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chugman is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing that Chugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is sitting in close to Wasa's body. Wasa has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chugman is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chugman is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wasa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Masa Wasa!
Our winner, Masa Wasa, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1696 p4p, 224 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1774 p4p, 233 weight class). Mamedov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Dravezesdi has chosen Nobody's Fool as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Mamedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi shoots for a takedown but Mamedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dravezesdi has a takedown stuffed.
Mamedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dravezesdi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mamedov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dravezesdi.
Khalid Mamedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vulcahn Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi misses with a takedown attempt
and Mamedov counters by clinching up.
Mamedov ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mamedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Mamedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dravezesdi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (2) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Mamedov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position but Mamedov postures up.
Mamedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (5) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi prevents Mamedov from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to improve position but can't.
Mamedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Dravezesdi 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.
Mamedov wants to take a breather but Dravezesdi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mamedov.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamedov pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mamedov trying to control from half guard but Dravezesdi is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mamedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dravezesdi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamedov.
Mamedov tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov stalling.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Mamedov is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamedov is thwarting Dravezesdi's attempts to control the position.
Dravezesdi is not content to let Mamedov control the position.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (8) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Mamedov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mamedov (11) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Mamedov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dravezesdi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mamedov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mamedov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
Mamedov tightening his grip on Dravezesdi, looking for the choke.
Mamedov looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is not going to allow Dravezesdi to sit and survive in this position.
Mamedov working for a choke but Dravezesdi reverses nicely into Mamedov 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (11) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Mamedov keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Mamedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dravezesdi is aware though and is defending well.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamedov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mamedov keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dravezesdi passes into side control, despite Mamedov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (11) vs (5) Dravezesdi
You can see the frustration on Mamedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mamedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dravezesdi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mamedov wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Mamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi works to advance to full mount. Mamedov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mamedov (11) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Mamedov tries to lock up and control but Dravezesdi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mamedov tries to reverse the position but Dravezesdi maintains control.
Mamedov is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Dravezesdi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dravezesdi looking to control but Mamedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mamedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Dravezesdi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dravezesdi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mamedov is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamedov (11) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mamedov wants to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mamedov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Nice work there by Mamedov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (13) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Mamedov passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mamedov is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Dravezesdi has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Mamedov is in a lot of trouble! Dravezesdi is straining to finish and he's done it! Mamedov taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
An out of breath Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1650 p4p, 189 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1564 p4p, 181 weight class). Bok's entrance music is Give It Revolution. A fine choice. Sparxx has chosen Thug Life - Lugz as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 14 wins and 8 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok 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: Bok (4) vs (0) Sparxx
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.
Bok looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here.
Bok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sparxx tries to buck Bok off but Bok is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bok working away.
Sparxx being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx tries to buck Bok off but Bok is having none of it.
Sparxx gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is staying active underneath Bok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bok passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is not content to let Bok control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sparxx manages to get back to half guard.
Bok trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Bok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
Bok controlling the action here.
Bok is looking to advance position but Sparxx won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
Sparxx gets full guard.
Bok stands and throws Sparxx's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (10) vs (0) Sparxx
Bok controls the position.
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.
Bok tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.
Bok trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bok's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bok! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Sparxx has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maxim Bok!
Maxim Bok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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