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CACC 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arturo Caldeira (ranked 3963 p4p, 414 weight class) and Harold Shipman (ranked 2297 p4p, 257 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shipman's choice of entrance music: I'll beat yo ass.. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Arturo Caldeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Harold Shipman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caldeira wants to clinch
and Shipman counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Caldeira (0) vs (4) Shipman
Shipman is looking to take a break and control but Caldeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caldeira tries to bench press Shipman off him but Shipman keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Caldeira's face as Shipman controls the position.
Caldeira's coaches at Hilo Hit Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Shipman wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
Caldeira being controlled for a moment.
Caldeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shipman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira is working hard here to advance position.
Shipman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shipman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caldeira tries to bench press Shipman off him but Shipman keeps the position.
Shipman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Caldeira tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shipman easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Caldeira (0) vs (6) Shipman
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shipman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position but Shipman isn't that keen on the idea.
Shipman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shipman tries to control but Caldeira wriggling away.
Caldeira gets back to half guard.
Caldeira is not content to let Shipman control the position.
My spies in King's Cross MMA inform me that Shipman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shipman is working away from the top position though.
Caldeira controlling the position well.
Caldeira is refusing to be controlled, as Shipman sits in half guard.
Caldeira trying to hold on to Shipman's head to control him but Shipman postures up.
Shipman wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shipman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Caldeira wants to control but Shipman is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira is not content to let Shipman control the position.
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard.
Shipman wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
Shipman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
Shipman wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is defending well.
Caldeira trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Shipman keeps him under control.
Caldeira is controlling Shipman's trapped leg to prevent Shipman from advancing to side control.
Caldeira trying to control but Shipman postures up.
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard.
Caldeira is refusing to be controlled, as Shipman sits in half guard.
Shipman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Caldeira is trying to control but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira is defending against the submission attempts here by Shipman.
Shipman trying to control from half guard but Caldeira is working away.
Shipman wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is defending well.
Shipman seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Caldeira is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harold Shipman!
Harold Shipman made sure to mention his sponsor, Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Hanma (ranked 4528 p4p, 378 weight class) and Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 3348 p4p, 306 weight class). Hanma comes to the ring accompanied by Rise Against - Prayer of the Refugee. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jack Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Shin Dong Hyuk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dong Hyuk has Hanma up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dong Hyuk manages to pull guard.
Hanma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Dong Hyuk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (0) vs (2) Dong Hyuk
Hanma trying to control the position.
Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Dong Hyuk off! Dong Hyuk jumps back into Hanma's guard.
Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Dong Hyuk off! Dong Hyuk jumps back into Hanma's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dong Hyuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dong Hyuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dong Hyuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dong Hyuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dong Hyuk preventing the sweep.
Hanma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dong Hyuk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dong Hyuk has managed to get both his arms back between Hanma's legs - danger averted.
Hanma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dong Hyuk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hanma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hanma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hanma! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hanma (4) vs (2) Dong Hyuk
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanma (6) vs (2) Dong Hyuk
Dong Hyuk felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hanma is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dong Hyuk tries to reverse the position but Hanma maintains control.
Hanma wants to control the pace but Dong Hyuk is squirming around nicely.
Hanma with some aggressive grappling here, looking 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.
Dong Hyuk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanma seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dong Hyuk is holding on tight.
Hanma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dong Hyuk is looking to escape.
Hanma wants to take Dong Hyuk's back here but Dong Hyuk is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hanma works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (9) vs (2) Dong Hyuk
Dong Hyuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dong Hyuk is squirming around, avoiding Hanma's attempts to control the action.
Dong Hyuk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hanma tries to control but Dong Hyuk wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is looking to get to half guard.
Hanma with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanma mounts Dong Hyuk! Really nice guard pass there!
Dong Hyuk regains half guard.
Dong Hyuk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanma preventing the sweep.
Hanma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong Hyuk is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma stopping the sweep attempt from Dong Hyuk.
Hanma passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (12) vs (2) Dong Hyuk
Dong Hyuk is trying to get back to half guard.
Hanma wants to control but Dong Hyuk is keeping him busy.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a sweep.
Hanma trying to control the action but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is trying to get back to half guard.
Hanma trying to control the action but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Hanma slows the pace down.
Hanma passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dong Hyuk! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanma (14) vs (2) Dong Hyuk
Hanma looking to control but Dong Hyuk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dong Hyuk can't escape the position.
Dong Hyuk keeps trying to improve his position.
Hanma wants to control the pace but Dong Hyuk is squirming around nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dong Hyuk has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hanma (17) vs (2) Dong Hyuk
Hanma is hanging on to Dong Hyuk's back as he tries to escape.
Hanma biding his time, controlling Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk tries to escape the position.
Hanma has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hanma is trying to stick to Dong Hyuk's back but Dong Hyuk is turning into Hanma. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hanma's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dong Hyuk. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (17) vs (4) Dong Hyuk
Hanma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hanma manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dong Hyuk has Hanma in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (19) vs (4) Dong Hyuk
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk wants to sweep here but Hanma controlling him for the moment.
Hanma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanma trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong Hyuk is keeping the position for now.
Dong Hyuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanma is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk keeping full guard, as Hanma tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dong Hyuk is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (19) vs (6) Dong Hyuk
Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Dong Hyuk off! Dong Hyuk jumps back into Hanma's guard.
Dong Hyuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hanma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Dong Hyuk off! Dong Hyuk jumps back into Hanma's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanma is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (21) vs (6) Dong Hyuk
Hanma pushes down on Dong Hyuk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Dong Hyuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma uses his free foot to push down on Dong Hyuk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dong Hyuk. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (24) vs (6) Dong Hyuk
Hanma moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hanma (27) vs (6) Dong Hyuk
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hanma tries to get the hooks in deep but Dong Hyuk pushed the leg off.
Hanma 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, Dong Hyuk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Dong Hyuk right now.
Will Hanma go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hanma patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hanma just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hanma is looking for the choke from the back position but Dong Hyuk is controlling his hands well.
Hanma is looking for a choke. Dong Hyuk gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Dong Hyuk manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (27) vs (8) Dong Hyuk
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dong Hyuk 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.
Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Dong Hyuk off! Dong Hyuk jumps back into Hanma's guard.
Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Dong Hyuk off! Dong Hyuk jumps back into Hanma's guard.
Hanma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dong Hyuk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dong Hyuk has gone for a leg lock! Hanma slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dong Hyuk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (29) vs (8) Dong Hyuk
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hanma content to stall in guard here.
Dong Hyuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dong Hyuk is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (29) vs (10) Dong Hyuk
Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Dong Hyuk defends easily.
Dong Hyuk 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.
Hanma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong Hyuk is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dong Hyuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hanma looking to control.
Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Dong Hyuk off! Dong Hyuk jumps back into Hanma's guard.
Hanma 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: Hanma (31) vs (10) Dong Hyuk
Hanma trying to control from half guard but Dong Hyuk is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma is looking for a kimura but Dong Hyuk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanma to get the leverage.
Hanma works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (34) vs (10) Dong Hyuk
Dong Hyuk has given up his back here. Will Hanma look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hanma (37) vs (10) Dong Hyuk
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanma takes the fight on points by 37 to 10.
In his post fight interview, Jack Hanma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Shin Dong Hyuk had this to say: 'Back to the camp. Shit... Seems like I can make any fight a close fight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Black (ranked 2432 p4p, 249 weight class) and Tembo Laibon (ranked 22346 p4p, 505 weight class). Black comes to the ring accompanied by The Dicks - Rich Daddy. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Dick Black! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Tembo Laibon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laibon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Black sprawls well initially but Laibon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Black (0) vs (2) Laibon
Black tries to roll over but Laibon keeps him under control.
Laibon is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
Laibon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Black defends it well.
Black 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.
Black wants to improve his position but Laibon is controlling well.
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.
Black trying to control but Laibon postures up.
Black is defending against the submission attempts here by Laibon.
Black wants to improve his position but Laibon is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laibon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Black (0) vs (5) Laibon
Laibon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Black has worked his arm free - good work by Black!
Laibon is trying to get an arm triangle but Black is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laibon swings around for an armbar but Black sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laibon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Black (2) vs (5) Laibon
Black wants to pass the guard but Laibon is keeping the position.
Laibon looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Laibon looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Laibon looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Laibon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Black (5) vs (5) Laibon
Black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laibon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Black wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laibon keeps trying to improve his position.
Laibon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Black looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Laibon wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control the action but Laibon is working from the bottom.
Black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Laibon is defending well.
Laibon wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laibon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Black is looking for a kimura but Laibon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Laibon wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laibon is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laibon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laibon defends it well.
Laibon tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Laibon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laibon defends it well.
Laibon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laibon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black trying to mount his opponent but Laibon defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laibon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laibon manages to get to full guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Laibon keeps moving.
Black is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Laibon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black wants to control from the top but Laibon keeps moving.
Laibon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to pass the guard but Laibon is keeping the position.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Laibon being controlled here, momentarily.
Black drops back looking for a leg! Laibon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laibon manages to kick Black off! Black jumps back into Laibon's guard.
Black pushes down on Laibon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Black wants to take a breather but Laibon is having none of it.
Black seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Laibon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dick Black!
Tembo Laibon was interviewed post fight and said 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrano Jackson (ranked 20478 p4p, 607 weight class) and Zsiga Venczel (ranked 2948 p4p, 375 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Zsiga Venczel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Venczel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Venczel can't fight it off and eventually Jackson manages to take the fight to the floor. Venczel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Venczel
Venczel trying to control the position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Venczel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (0) Venczel
Jackson trying to control the action but Venczel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Venczel is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Venczel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (8) vs (0) Venczel
Venczel is trying desperately to improve position.
Venczel keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Venczel is looking to escape.
Venczel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Venczel regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Venczel trying to control here.
Jackson is trying to control. Venczel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Venczel is trying to control but can't.
Venczel gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (8) vs (2) Venczel
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Venczel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Venczel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Venczel defends well.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Venczel tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Venczel defends well.
Venczel won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson has control of Venczel's left arm, preventing Venczel from doing any damage.
Venczel advances to half guard.
Venczel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Venczel is looking for a kimura here.
Venczel is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Venczel defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson 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.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venczel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Venczel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Venczel tries to pass.
Venczel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Venczel has Jackson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (10) vs (2) Venczel
Venczel wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Venczel wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (13) vs (2) Venczel
Venczel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Venczel is looking to escape.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Venczel is working to get back to half guard.
Venczel tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Venczel tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Venczel working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Venczel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Venczel tries to control Jackson's body but Jackson pushes him off. Venczel squirms to his side and now Jackson has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (16) vs (2) Venczel
Jackson is persistently looking for the submission but Venczel is defending it well.
Jackson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Venczel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Venczel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Venczel regains half guard.
Venczel is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Venczel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Venczel is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
Venczel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jackson is now in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Venczel wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Venczel trying to control here.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Venczel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Venczel trying to control from the bottom.
Venczel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Venczel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Venczel is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Venczel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (16) vs (4) Venczel
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Venczel controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to keep Venczel in close.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Venczel is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Venczel defends easily.
Venczel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (16) vs (7) Venczel
Venczel tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Venczel postures up.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Venczel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (16) vs (10) Venczel
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Venczel working away.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Venczel keeps moving and retains side control.
Venczel taking a break here but Jackson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Venczel trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Venczel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Venczel eventually gives up the hold.
Venczel wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
After the fight, Tyrano Jackson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oscar Stolt (ranked 7047 p4p, 530 weight class) and Hanny Sledgehammer (ranked 1907 p4p, 249 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Oscar Stolt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hanny Sledgehammer!
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?
Sledgehammer darts in and clinches Stolt up against the ropes.
Sledgehammer can't get the takedown.
Stolt pulls guard.
Stolt keeping moving, preventing Sledgehammer from controlling successfully.
Sledgehammer looking to sit in guard and control but Stolt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stolt (2) vs (0) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sledgehammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stolt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stolt (2) vs (2) Sledgehammer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sledgehammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Stolt is retaining full guard.
Sledgehammer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sledgehammer passes Stolt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sledgehammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sledgehammer is looking to take a break and control but Stolt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sledgehammer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer trying to control from Stolt's half guard. Stolt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sledgehammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sledgehammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sledgehammer preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer stands and throws Stolt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (2) vs (5) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sledgehammer trying to control the position but Stolt is working away.
Sledgehammer works to advance to full mount. Stolt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stolt (2) vs (7) Sledgehammer
Stolt 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: Stolt (4) vs (7) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stolt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stolt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sledgehammer looking for subs off his back but Stolt has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stolt performing his best blanket impression for a 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.
Sledgehammer looking for submissions off his back.
Stolt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sledgehammer keeps working.
Stolt content to control rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stolt is now in half guard.
Stolt trying to control the action but Sledgehammer is working from the bottom.
Sledgehammer is trying to get back to full guard.
Sledgehammer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sledgehammer wants to sweep here but Stolt controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is still trying to improve position.
Sledgehammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stolt is aware though and is defending well.
Sledgehammer keeping moving, preventing Stolt from controlling successfully.
Stolt preventing the sweep.
Sledgehammer looking to control but Stolt passes into half guard.
Sledgehammer is looking for a sweep. Stolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stolt stalling.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is looking to improve his position.
Sledgehammer is pressing down on Stolt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stolt stopping the sweep attempt from Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer is looking to sweep but instead, Stolt has passed into half guard.
Stolt prevents Sledgehammer from improving his position.
Sledgehammer looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stolt pulls his head out easily.
Stolt is taking a breather. Sledgehammer 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.
Sledgehammer wants to improve his position but Stolt is controlling well.
Stolt controlling the action here.
Stolt wants to pass the guard but Sledgehammer is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stolt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stolt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stolt prevents Sledgehammer from improving his position.
Sledgehammer manages to get to full guard.
Stolt stopping the sweep attempt from Sledgehammer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stolt stacks Sledgehammer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stolt! Score +3 for passing guard: Stolt (7) vs (7) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stolt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Stolt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sledgehammer wants to control but Stolt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sledgehammer is staying active underneath Stolt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sledgehammer gets back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer wants to control but Stolt passes easily into half guard.
Stolt trying to mount his opponent but Sledgehammer defends it.
Sledgehammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sledgehammer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stolt is pressing down on Sledgehammer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sledgehammer is holding on for now.
Stolt prevents Sledgehammer from improving his position.
Stolt trying to control the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stolt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sledgehammer wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sledgehammer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sledgehammer is looking to sweep but instead, Stolt has passed into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stolt is keen to just control but Sledgehammer is a slippery customer.
Well, if Stolt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sledgehammer tries to get to full guard but Stolt has control of the leg.
Sledgehammer gets full guard.
Sledgehammer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stolt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sledgehammer tries to get to full guard but Stolt has control of the leg.
Sledgehammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stolt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stolt (7) vs (9) Sledgehammer
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer 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.
Sledgehammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sledgehammer looking to sit in guard and control but Stolt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stolt (9) vs (9) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sledgehammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sledgehammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Sledgehammer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mozes Amaury (ranked 2560 p4p, 331 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 3822 p4p, 445 weight class). Amaury comes to the ring accompanied by Vultures Fly. Germano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Mozes Amaury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Amaury clinches up with Germano and pushes him back against the ropes.
Amaury successfully pulls guard.
Amaury looking for a guillotine here but Germano defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Amaury'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.
Amaury is looking for a triangle but Germano pushes his legs off easily.
Amaury is looking for a triangle but Germano pushes his legs off easily.
Germano looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaury working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano looking to pass the guard.
Amaury working for submissions but it's allowed Germano to get to half guard.
Germano wants to take a breather but Amaury is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Amaury is defending well.
Germano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Amaury wants to control but Germano is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (0) vs (3) Germano
Amaury is squirming around, avoiding Germano's attempts to control the action.
Amaury can't escape the position.
Germano looking to control but Amaury is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano wants to take Amaury's back here but Amaury is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Germano tries to take Amaury's back but instead Amaury uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Amaury wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Germano is pressing down on Amaury's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amaury is holding on for now.
Amaury is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Germano pulls his head out easily.
Germano trying to pass the guard but Amaury defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Germano wants to advance to full mount but Amaury doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano trying to control but Amaury is working from the bottom.
Amaury working for a triangle but Germano defends it easily.
Germano sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Amaury is retaining full guard.
Amaury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Germano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Germano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Amaury working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Germano has passed into half guard!
Germano wants to work for an arm triangle but Amaury is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Germano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano wants to control but Amaury is keeping him busy.
Amaury is in trouble now - Germano has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (0) vs (6) Germano
Germano trying to control but Amaury is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Amaury 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: Amaury (2) vs (6) Germano
Amaury trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germano wants to sweep here but Amaury controlling him for the moment.
Amaury trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano trying to keep a closed guard but Amaury is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano is adopting a defensive guard.
Amaury won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
Germano wants to improve his position but instead Amaury has moved into half guard.
Germano is refusing to be controlled, as Amaury sits in half guard.
Germano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germano wants to control the position but Amaury says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is trying to control the action in half guard but Germano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Amaury performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Germano wants to get back to full guard.
Amaury works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (5) vs (6) Germano
Germano stops Amaury from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Germano 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: Amaury (5) vs (8) Germano
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Germano advances to half guard.
Germano trying to mount his opponent but Amaury defends it.
Amaury is looking for a sweep. Germano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amaury wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Germano working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Amaury's thigh. Amaury counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Germano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano wants to control from the top but Amaury keeps moving.
Germano looking to improve position, pressing down on Amaury's thigh with his hand. Amaury seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Germano paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Germano's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Amaury picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mozes Amaury!
Mozes Amaury decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1714 p4p, 229 weight class) and Pavlo Bilous (ranked 1955 p4p, 260 weight class). Mamedov comes to the ring accompanied by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Khalid Mamedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Pavlo Bilous!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bilous tries to clinch up.
As Bilous tries to get set, Mamedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Bilous manages to avoid the attempt.
Bilous doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamedov circles away.
Mamedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bilous sprawls and moves away.
Bilous has managed to clinch.
Mamedov stops a takedown attempt from Bilous.
Mamedov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bilous clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mamedov (4) vs (0) Bilous
Bilous is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mamedov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bilous has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mamedov working for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov working for the choke.
Mamedov controlling well, preventing Bilous from escaping the position.
Bilous trying to control the position but Mamedov manages to sink in the hooks.
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.
Bilous rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous is staying active underneath Mamedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Bilous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamedov pulls his head out easily.
Mamedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bilous wants to improve his position but Mamedov is controlling well.
Mamedov is thwarting Bilous's attempts to control the position.
Mamedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bilous is just riding it out for now. Mamedov eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bilous wants to improve his position but Mamedov is controlling well.
Mamedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bilous manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mamedov won't allow Bilous to sweep him here.
Mamedov is posturing up here but Bilous has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mamedov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mamedov has to tap! Slick submission there by Bilous!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pavlo Bilous!
Pavlo Bilous took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Costa Ioannou (ranked 4204 p4p, 478 weight class) and Lakoj Dresden (ranked 2193 p4p, 292 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Costa Ioannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lakoj Dresden!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dresden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ioannou to the mat! Ioannou manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ioannou (0) vs (2) Dresden
Ioannou keeping moving, preventing Dresden from controlling successfully.
Dresden looking to pass the guard.
Ioannou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dresden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dresden prevents Ioannou from improving his position.
Dresden wants to pass the guard but Ioannou is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannou actively working from the bottom here.
Dresden trying to control the action but Ioannou is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioannou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dresden wants to control from the top but Ioannou keeps moving.
Ioannou isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dresden stacks Ioannou on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dresden! Score +3 for passing guard: Ioannou (0) vs (5) Dresden
Dresden trying to control the action but Ioannou is working from the bottom.
Ioannou tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ioannou (0) vs (7) Dresden
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dresden looking to control but Ioannou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dresden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dresden looking to secure an arm triangle but Ioannou defends it well.
Ioannou is looking to improve his position but Dresden isn't that keen on the idea.
Dresden wants to control the pace but Ioannou is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dresden is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ioannou is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ioannou (0) vs (10) Dresden
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresden 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, Ioannou has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dresden doesn't have the hooks in and Ioannou manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ioannou (2) vs (10) Dresden
Dresden trying to keep a closed guard but Ioannou is proving a slippery customer.
Ioannou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dresden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ioannou (2) vs (12) Dresden
Dresden passes into half guard.
Ioannou tries to roll over but Dresden keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dresden wants to pass to mount but Ioannou is defending the position.
Ioannou trying to hold on to Dresden's head to control him but Dresden postures up.
Dresden is keen to just control but Ioannou is a slippery customer.
Ioannou is positioning himself well to prevent Dresden advancing to mount.
Dresden is trying to control the action in half guard but Ioannou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dresden is working for a submission of some sort.
Dresden is working for a kimura but Ioannou is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dresden trying to mount his opponent but Ioannou defends it.
Ioannou gets full guard.
Ioannou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dresden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dresden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ioannou! Score +3 for passing guard: Ioannou (2) vs (15) Dresden
Dresden tries to control but Ioannou wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dresden controlling from mount.
Dresden trying to control but Ioannou is having none of it.
Dresden pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dresden looking to control but Ioannou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ioannou working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dresden looking to control but Ioannou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dresden mounts Ioannou! Really nice guard pass there!
Ioannou is squirming around, avoiding Dresden's attempts to control the action.
Dresden manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ioannou to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ioannou (2) vs (18) Dresden
Dresden looking to break Ioannou's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ioannou remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dresden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dresden is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ioannou knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ioannou for a finish.
I would not like to be Ioannou right now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dresden is persistently looking for the submission but Ioannou is defending it well.
Dresden is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ioannou tries to escape but Dresden has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Our spies down at at The Elite FC inform us that Dresden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dresden looking to break Ioannou's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ioannou remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dresden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ioannou breaks Dresden's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ioannou (4) vs (18) Dresden
Dresden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ioannou is aware though and is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dresden is trying to control the position but Ioannou postures up.
Ioannou wants to control from the top but Dresden keeps moving.
Dresden 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: Ioannou (4) vs (20) Dresden
Dresden is keen to just control but Ioannou is a slippery customer.
Dresden passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ioannou (4) vs (23) Dresden
Ioannou is desperately trying to improve his position but Dresden has a good base and remains in mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dresden working for a guillotine from mount but Ioannou is in no mood to give up.
Dresden jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ioannou is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ioannou and Dresden has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dresden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ioannou keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Ioannou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dresden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ioannou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ioannou is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ioannou prevents Dresden from moving into mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dresden tries for a kimura but Ioannou is defending well.
Ioannou tries to control but Dresden manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ioannou (4) vs (26) Dresden
Dresden trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ioannou doesn't escape.
Ioannou looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dresden.
Ioannou tries to escape but Dresden has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dresden working for a choke but Ioannou is defending well.
Ioannou fending off the submission attempt from Dresden.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dresden patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dresden looking to break Ioannou's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ioannou remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dresden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ioannou just trying to survive but Dresden is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dresden 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, Ioannou has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ioannou looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ioannou manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dresden's guard. Nice work there by Ioannou.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ioannou (6) vs (26) Dresden
Dresden working for a triangle but Ioannou defends it easily.
Dresden throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ioannou uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ioannou (9) vs (26) Dresden
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresden wins on points by 26 to 9.
A very excited looking Lakoj Dresden 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 heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15967 p4p, 471 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 4371 p4p, 374 weight class). Dominguez comes to the ring accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Mario Eikmeyer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 8 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez drives through with a takedown into Eikmeyer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (0) Eikmeyer
Eikmeyer has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dominguez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Eikmeyer has tightened it up now! Dominguez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mario Eikmeyer!
Mario Eikmeyer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Pablo Dominguez was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11259 p4p, 486 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1652 p4p, 187 weight class). Bok comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Give It Revolution kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 35 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bok has clasped his hands together around Kimura's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (0) vs (4) Bok
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bok wants to advance to full mount but Kimura doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok trying to move into half guard but instead Kimura has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (4) Bok
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bok controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Bok.
Bok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bok controlling Kimura's posture.
Bok looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kimura puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura is thwarting Bok's attempts to control the position.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Bok defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok wants to improve his position but instead Kimura has moved into half guard.
Kimura prevents Bok from improving his position.
Bok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bok is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Bok wants to control the position but Kimura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bok is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Bok defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Bok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (2) vs (8) Bok
Kimura prevents Bok from getting a body triangle.
Kimura tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bok looking for the choke from the back.
Bok controlling well, preventing Kimura from escaping the position.
Bok trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bok 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, Kimura has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura turns into Bok and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (8) Bok
Bok wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Bok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (7) vs (8) Bok
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok is trying to get back to half guard.
Bok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (7) vs (10) Bok
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Bok is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kimura reverses the position - he's now on top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (9) vs (10) Bok
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to control the position.
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok is still trying to improve position.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (12) vs (10) Bok
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura taking a breather here.
Bok tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Bok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kimura is just content to waste time from the top position. Bok takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Kimura advances to half guard.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
Bok controlling the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking for submissions off his back.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Bok defends it.
Kimura wants to control but Bok is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Bok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (12) vs (14) Bok
Will Bok go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bok looking for the RNC.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimura prevents Bok from getting a body triangle.
Bok is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kimura defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kimura trying to control the position but Bok manages to sink in the hooks.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Kimura right now.
Let's hope that Bok 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.
Kimura rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok is stalling here. Kimura is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bok seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kimura has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (16) vs (14) Bok
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 16 to 14. |
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