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CACC 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 3549 p4p, 315 weight class) and Kristof Sienly (ranked 3081 p4p, 283 weight class). 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Peter Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kristof Sienly!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Sienly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sienly has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smith (0) vs (4) Sienly
What can Smith do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Smith is really stuck here.
Smith trying to control the position but Sienly manages to sink in the hooks.
Smith is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sienly.
Smith trying to control the hands but Sienly breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sienly controlling the positon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sienly struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sienly is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break free.
Sienly controls the position.
Sienly is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Sienly 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.
Smith prevents Sienly from getting a body triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is really stuck here.
Sienly slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sienly trying to control.
Sienly trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sienly gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
Will Sienly go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Smith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sienly trying to control.
Sienly wants to control but Smith manages to buck him off and is now in Sienly's guard! Nice work there by Smith! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (4) Sienly
Sienly keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sienly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sienly trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sienly keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Sienly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (6) Sienly
Sienly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sienly trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Sienly is stalling in the full guard.
Sienly trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Sienly wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Sienly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sienly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sienly wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Sienly tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Sienly 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.
Sienly wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Sienly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sienly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sienly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Sienly is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The adventures of Sienly the control monster continue. Boring.
Sienly wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sienly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sienly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sienly wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Sienly has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (9) Sienly
Sienly looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sienly content just to control the position here.
Smith is controlling an arm, preventing Sienly from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Sienly's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sienly wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sienly trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith wants to hold on but Sienly pushes him away.
Sienly tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Sienly controlling the position easily from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sienly.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sienly fails to move to back control.
Sienly controlling from the full mount.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Sienly's attempts to control the action.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith holds of for dear life.
Sienly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sienly tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Sienly controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sienly tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sienly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sienly pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sienly tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Sienly controlling the position easily from mount.
Sienly tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Sienly controlling from mount.
Sienly fails to move to back control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sienly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sienly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Sienly maintains control.
Smith is controlling an arm, preventing Sienly from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sienly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sienly moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Smith (2) vs (12) Sienly
Sienly trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Well, with Sienly on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Smith is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sienly looking to hold on to the position here but Smith rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Sienly wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sienly tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Sienly trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Sienly is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Sienly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sienly is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sienly is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sienly wins on points by 12 to 2.
Kristof Sienly thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Jennings (ranked 4358 p4p, 225 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 7553 p4p, 281 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Joe Jennings! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jennings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Jennings counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jennings gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jennings (2) vs (0) Santos
Santos tries to get to full guard but Jennings has control of the leg.
Santos is looking to control Jennings's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
Jennings is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Santos is looking to get back to full guard here but Jennings has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jennings (5) vs (0) Santos
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Jennings is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jennings wants to control for a moment but Santos uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jennings is stalling here. Santos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jennings seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Santos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jennings (5) vs (4) Santos
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Jennings's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking for a sweep.
Jennings struggling a bit here.
Jennings is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jennings, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings reaches up around Santos's neck trying to control. But Santos takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Jennings! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Jennings is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Santos celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gustavo Santos! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 2040 p4p, 271 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 11057 p4p, 612 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Douche Canoe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Canoe moves into range and clinches up with Starseed.
Starseed goes for a takedown attempt but Canoe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Starseed.
Canoe closes the distance and clinches.
Canoe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Canoe (4) vs (0) Starseed
Canoe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Starseed, who protects the arm well.
Canoe 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.
Starseed is not content to let Canoe control the position.
Canoe tries for a kimura but Starseed is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe tries to advance to mount but Starseed denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed is looking for a sweep.
Canoe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Canoe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Starseed is looking for a sweep.
Starseed struggling a bit here.
Starseed is not content to let Canoe control the position.
Starseed stops Canoe from passing to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Starseed can't do much from the bottom here.
Canoe trying to control the position but Starseed is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canoe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Starseed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Canoe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Starseed's legs.
Canoe trying to control the position but Starseed is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canoe gets to mount! Starseed was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Canoe (6) vs (0) Starseed
Canoe trying to control but Starseed is having none of it.
Starseed wants to hold on but Canoe pushes him away.
Canoe working for a submission but Starseed is keeping him at bay.
Canoe wants to control the pace but Starseed is squirming around nicely.
Starseed has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Canoe (9) vs (0) Starseed
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is keeping busy.
Canoe not allowing Starseed to control his hands.
Starseed won't enjoy being in this position. Canoe looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Starseed is tapping - it's over boys! Canoe picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyle Seehaver (ranked 2077 p4p, 238 weight class) and Dick Pawlik (ranked 7236 p4p, 534 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kyle Seehaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Dick Pawlik!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pawlik stuffs the takedown attempt from Seehaver. Seehaver gets slowly back to his feet.
Seehaver shoots in but Pawlik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pawlik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Seehaver defends it well.
Pawlik scores with a takedown into Seehaver's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Seehaver (0) vs (2) Pawlik
Pawlik advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Seehaver (0) vs (5) Pawlik
Seehaver gets back to half guard.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seehaver defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik prevents Seehaver from improving his position.
Pawlik is keen to just control but Seehaver is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seehaver is looking to improve his position.
Seehaver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seehaver.
Seehaver wants to sweep here but Pawlik controlling him for the moment.
Pawlik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seehaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Seehaver keeps moving.
Seehaver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (2) vs (5) Pawlik
Pawlik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seehaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pawlik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seehaver has managed to get both his arms back between Pawlik's legs - danger averted.
Pawlik keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.
Seehaver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seehaver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pawlik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (2) vs (7) Pawlik
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pawlik passes Seehaver's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Seehaver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pawlik forces his way into half guard.
Seehaver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Seehaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seehaver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (4) vs (7) Pawlik
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pawlik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seehaver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pawlik working for a triangle but Seehaver defends it easily.
Seehaver wants to control from the top but Pawlik keeps moving.
Seehaver drops back looking for a leg! Pawlik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pawlik manages to kick Seehaver off! Seehaver jumps back into Pawlik's guard.
Pawlik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seehaver stopping the sweep attempt from Pawlik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pawlik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pawlik has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (4) vs (9) Pawlik
Pawlik pushing down on Seehaver's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pawlik prevents Seehaver from improving his position.
Pawlik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura here.
Pawlik is pressing down on Seehaver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seehaver is holding on for now.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seehaver defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver controlling the position well.
Pawlik is thwarting Seehaver's attempts to control the position.
Seehaver is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pawlik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pawlik's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Seehaver (8) vs (9) Pawlik
Pawlik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Seehaver has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pawlik tries to roll but Seehaver sticks to his back.
Pawlik manages to reverse the position and now he's in Seehaver's guard. Nice work there by Pawlik.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (8) vs (11) Pawlik
Pawlik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seehaver is keeping the position for now.
Seehaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seehaver is keeping the position for now.
Seehaver keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik passes Seehaver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Seehaver tries to roll over but Pawlik keeps him under control.
Seehaver gets back to full guard.
Pawlik won't allow Seehaver to sweep him here.
Seehaver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seehaver (10) vs (11) Pawlik
Pawlik looking for a sweep. Not yet Pawlik, not yet.
Seehaver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pawlik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seehaver has managed to get both his arms back between Pawlik's legs - danger averted.
Seehaver trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seehaver is one step ahead there.
Pawlik keeping moving, preventing Seehaver from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pawlik looking for a guillotine here but Seehaver defends easily.
Seehaver thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver wants to control from the top but Pawlik keeps moving.
Seehaver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pawlik has his foot on Seehaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seehaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Pawlik has his foot on Seehaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seehaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Pawlik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Seehaver is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pawlik has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Seehaver is looking to defend but Pawlik has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Seehaver! Pawlik pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Seehaver taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Pawlik!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Pawlik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 5621 p4p, 405 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 1721 p4p, 192 weight class). Laiho is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy. Alexi Laiho is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 10 wins and 2 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Frank clinches up against the ropes.
Frank gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frank (2) vs (0) Laiho
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Frank tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laiho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frank is working hard here to advance position.
Laiho trying to hold on to Frank's head to control him but Frank postures up.
Laiho is looking to improve his position.
Laiho is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank controlling the action here.
Laiho is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (5) vs (0) Laiho
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frank 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.
Frank'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.
Further stalling from Frank.
Frank has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laiho is looking to improve his position but Frank isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank fails to take his opponent's back.
Laiho wants to control but Frank is having none of it.
Laiho is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frank looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laiho working to try and regain half guard.
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho is looking to improve his position but Frank isn't that keen on the idea.
Frank wants to take his opponent's back but Laiho doesn't allow it.
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laiho wants to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laiho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Frank trying to pass the guard but Laiho defending well.
Frank controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laiho is looking to control Frank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laiho avoid being mounted?
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laiho keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laiho actively working from the bottom here.
Frank wants to take a breather but Laiho is having none of it.
Frank takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laiho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frank pulls his head out easily.
Laiho is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laiho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frank pulls his head out easily.
Laiho is trying to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Frank is keen to just control but Laiho is a slippery customer.
Laiho is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank tries to pass to full mount but Laiho defends it.
Laiho is looking to improve his position.
Laiho won't allow Frank to pass to mount.
Frank looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laiho tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Frank tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laiho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frank prevents Laiho from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank is pressing down on Laiho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laiho is holding on for now.
Laiho is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank is trying to control. Laiho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laiho tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Frank trying to control from half guard but Laiho is working away.
Laiho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frank's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frank (5) vs (4) Laiho
Laiho has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Frank has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Laiho is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Frank knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Frank for a finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laiho keeps control of the position as Frank tries to break free.
Laiho tightening his grip on Frank, looking for the choke.
Frank trying to control the position but Laiho manages to sink in the hooks.
Laiho is persistently looking for the submission but Frank is defending it well.
Laiho has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Frank has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Laiho is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Frank has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Frank's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Laiho's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Frank showing good submission defense here.
Laiho looking for the RNC.
Laiho is not going to allow Frank to sit and survive in this position.
Frank preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Laiho.
Laiho is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Frank knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Frank for a finish.
Frank is in bad spot here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Frank turns into Laiho and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (7) vs (4) Laiho
Laiho is looking for a triangle but Frank pushes his legs off easily.
Frank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frank wants to control from the top but Laiho keeps moving.
Frank engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laiho wants to sweep here but Frank controlling him for the moment.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank is stalling in the full guard.
Laiho keeping full guard, as Frank tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laiho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frank advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (10) vs (4) Laiho
Frank trying to control the position but Laiho is working away.
Frank moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Laiho prevents Frank from improving position.
Frank wants to control but Laiho is keeping him busy.
Laiho struggling a bit here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank just content to control the position.
Laiho wants to control but Frank postures up.
Frank wants to control but Laiho is keeping him busy.
Laiho can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Frank stalls from top position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Frank.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank continues to hold on tight.
Frank is looking to take a break and control but Laiho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Frank stalls from top position.
Laiho struggling a bit here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control the position but Laiho is working away.
Frank controls the position from side control.
Frank is looking to take a break and control but Laiho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Laiho wants to control but Frank postures up.
The referee asks Frank politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Frank prefers to stall for the moment though.
Frank working away.
Frank trying to control the action but Laiho is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laiho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Frank (12) vs (4) Laiho
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laiho gets back to half guard.
Laiho is looking to control Frank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laiho avoid being mounted?
Frank is taking a breather. Laiho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank is trying to control the action in half guard but Laiho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Connor Frank 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 Max Paddy (ranked 4757 p4p, 493 weight class) and Trevor Burrows (ranked 1454 p4p, 192 weight class). Burrows is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Calm - No problem. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Max Paddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paddy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paddy wants it to stay on the feet.
Paddy wants to clinch.
Burrows is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Paddy shoots for a takedown but Burrows saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burrows forces Paddy back against the ropes and clinches.
Burrows can't get the takedown.
Paddy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Burrows is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Paddy to the mat. Paddy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paddy (0) vs (2) Burrows
Paddy looking for a guillotine here but Burrows defends easily.
Burrows got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paddy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burrows has managed to get both his arms back between Paddy's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddy is trying to keep Burrows in close.
Burrows tries to free his leg and advance position but Paddy is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows trying to control but Paddy is working from the bottom.
Paddy working a defensive guard here.
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paddy is keeping the position for now.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Paddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burrows gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burrows defends well.
Burrows tries to free his leg and advance position but Paddy is retaining full guard.
Paddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Paddy, not yet.
Burrows wants to pass the guard but Paddy is keeping the position.
Paddy has his feet on Burrows's thighs here. He's pushed Burrows off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Burrows screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Paddy!
In his post fight interview, Max Paddy 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 heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 3751 p4p, 337 weight class) and Harry Hirsch (ranked 2434 p4p, 249 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hirsch.
Hirsch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bystrom pinned against the ropes. Bystrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hirsch enables Bystrom to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hirsch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Bystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Hirsch has his foot on Bystrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bystrom works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bystrom drops back looking for a leg! Hirsch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hirsch manages to kick Bystrom off! Bystrom jumps back into Hirsch's guard.
Bystrom trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirsch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hirsch has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bystrom doesn't defend quickly enough and Hirsch has managed to lock this one up! Can Bystrom escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hirsch on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Hirsch!
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Hirsch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Allan Coe (ranked 2003 p4p, 217 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 3173 p4p, 300 weight class). Coe comes to the ring accompanied by Nothing To Lose. Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nielsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Coe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Coe (4) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen struggling a bit here.
Nielsen tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Nielsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nielsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Coe taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen tries to bench press Coe off him but Coe keeps the position.
Coe trying to control the position but Nielsen is working away.
Coe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nielsen is looking to reverse the position.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen struggling a bit here.
Coe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nielsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nielsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Nielsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nielsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Coe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coe off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (4) vs (4) Nielsen
Nielsen has the hooks in. Coe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nielsen not allowing Coe to control his hands.
Coe tries to roll but Nielsen sticks to his back.
Nielsen looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Coe taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Sven Kristian Nielsen 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 Cajun Puto (ranked 22012 p4p, 476 weight class) and Thiago Araujo (ranked 1706 p4p, 190 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Cajun Puto has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cajun Puto seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Cajun Puto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Thiago Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Puto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puto (2) vs (0) Araujo
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.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Puto defends easily.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araujo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Puto uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puto (5) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Puto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
Puto is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puto pulls his head out easily.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puto trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Puto is trying to control the action in half guard but Araujo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Araujo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Puto. Oh but Araujo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Puto goes limp - he's gone! Araujo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Araujo! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fray Tormenta (ranked 587 p4p, 82 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 7070 p4p, 449 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tormenta gets tackled into the ropes by Krejza. Krejza maintains the clinch.
Krejza has Tormenta pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Krejza pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Tormenta tumbling to the mat - Krejza dives into Tormenta's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tormenta (0) vs (2) Krejza
Tormenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krejza is one step ahead there.
Krejza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tormenta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tormenta working for a triangle but Krejza defends it easily.
Krejza wants to pass the guard but Tormenta is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krejza sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Tormenta doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Krejza paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Tormenta - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fray Tormenta!
During a confident post fight interview, Fray Tormenta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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