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CACC 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brandon Walker (ranked 18905 p4p, 635 weight class) and Ganesha Om (ranked 4471 p4p, 491 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Brandon Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ganesha Om!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Om shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Om's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Om manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Walker trying to control but Om is working from the bottom.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Om is retaining full guard.
Om looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Om keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker trying to control but Om is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Om wants to sweep but no luck.
Om trying to control the position.
Walker looking to sit in guard and control but Om gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Om
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.
Walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Om has passed into half guard!
Om is working for a kimura but Walker is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Om trying to control from half guard but Walker is working away.
Walker wants to improve his position but Om is controlling well.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Om is working away from the top position though.
Om stalling away here and it's allowed Walker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Om trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Walker'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Om pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Walker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walker looking to control.
Walker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Om gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Om must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Om slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (5) Om
Om wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Walker is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Om is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walker is not content to let Om control the position.
Om happy to just control the position for now.
Om is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Walker is not content to let Om control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Walker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Om is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Om goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Walker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Om but great work by Walker. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (4) vs (5) Om
Walker advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (6) vs (5) Om
Walker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Om wants to hold on but Walker pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Om is in all sorts of trouble here.
Walker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Om has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Om! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (6) vs (7) Om
Om advances to half guard.
Om is pressing down on Walker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walker is holding on for now.
Walker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Om is working away from the top position though.
Walker wants to improve his position but Om is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Om is very close to passing his half guard.
Om is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Om.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Om 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.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Om is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walker sees it coming and defends easily.
Om is trying to control. Walker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker is trying to control but can't.
Om trying to pass the guard but Walker defending well.
Om passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (6) vs (10) Om
Om has control of Walker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Walker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
Om passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walker! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (6) vs (13) Om
Walker is looking to improve his position but Om isn't that keen on the idea.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
Om trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Om looking for a guillotine from mount but Walker is having none of it.
Om wants to take his opponent's back but Walker doesn't allow it.
Om looking for a guillotine from mount but Walker is having none of it.
Om goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Walker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (8) vs (13) Om
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Om looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Om working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Walker trying to control but Om is working from the bottom.
Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Om has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Om's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Om keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Om looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Om looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Om! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (8) vs (17) Om
Om is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Om's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Om works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (8) vs (20) Om
Om trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Walker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Om tries to pass to full mount but Walker defends it.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Om is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Om is keen to just control but Walker is a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Om is looking to advance position but Walker won't allow it.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker is not content to let Om control the position.
Walker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Om avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Om is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Om wins on points by 20 to 8.
Ganesha Om decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 20534 p4p, 492 weight class) and Kristof Sienly (ranked 3251 p4p, 294 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ignatius Thistlewhite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kristof Sienly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sienly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thistlewhite avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thistlewhite changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sienly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thistlewhite closes the distance and clinches.
Sienly manages to pull guard.
Thistlewhite drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sienly dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thistlewhite (0) vs (2) Sienly
Sienly stays in close to Thistlewhite's body and controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thistlewhite escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sienly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sienly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sienly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thistlewhite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sienly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sienly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thistlewhite is looking for a triangle but Sienly pushes his legs off easily.
Thistlewhite can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sienly controls the pace.
Thistlewhite looking for a guillotine here but Sienly defends easily.
Sienly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thistlewhite is keeping the position for now.
Sienly pushing down on Thistlewhite's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Sienly seems content to control.
Sienly passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thistlewhite (0) vs (5) Sienly
Thistlewhite is looking to regain half guard here but Sienly keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Sienly stalls from top position.
Sienly is looking to take a break and control but Thistlewhite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sienly content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Thistlewhite manages to get back to half guard.
Sienly trying to control the pace.
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sienly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sienly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sienly is looking to advance position but Thistlewhite won't allow it.
Well, if Sienly 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.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep. Sienly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sienly is keen to just control but Thistlewhite is a slippery customer.
Thistlewhite definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thistlewhite wants to improve his position but Sienly is controlling well.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sienly passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thistlewhite (0) vs (8) Sienly
Thistlewhite is working to get back to half guard.
Sienly is looking to work his way around to Thistlewhite's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sienly prevents Thistlewhite from getting the reversal.
Sienly fails to take his opponent's back.
Thistlewhite can't escape the position.
Sienly controlling his opponent.
Sienly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sienly controlling the pace for now.
Thistlewhite is looking to get to half guard.
Sienly looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sienly wants to take Thistlewhite's back but he can't do it this time.
Thistlewhite is trying to escape the mount.
Thistlewhite is trying to escape the mount but Sienly keeps good control and instead manages to take Thistlewhite's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thistlewhite (0) vs (11) Sienly
Good control from Sienly.
More stalling from Sienly.
Thistlewhite is trying to break free.
Sienly controls the action.
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.
Sienly is continuing to stall.
Thistlewhite wants to escape the position.
Sienly biding his time, controlling Thistlewhite.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite tries to roll but Sienly sticks to his back.
Sienly really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite tries to break free.
Good control from Sienly.
Thistlewhite rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sienly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sienly is pressing down on Thistlewhite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thistlewhite is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sienly is looking to take a break and control but Thistlewhite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thistlewhite is pressing down on Sienly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thistlewhite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thistlewhite is looking for a triangle but Sienly pushes his legs off easily.
Thistlewhite can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sienly controls the pace.
Sienly passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thistlewhite (0) vs (14) Sienly
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep.
Sienly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thistlewhite keeps working.
Sienly slows the pace down.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite tries to buck Sienly off but Sienly is having none of it.
Thistlewhite is trying to escape the position but Sienly is controlling the position.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep.
Sienly trying to control the position but Thistlewhite is working away.
Thistlewhite manages 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.
Sienly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thistlewhite keeps working.
Sienly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thistlewhite actively working from the bottom here.
Sienly stalling.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sienly moves into full mount! Thistlewhite won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Thistlewhite (0) vs (17) Sienly
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 fails to advance to Thistlewhite's back.
Thistlewhite has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thistlewhite (0) vs (20) Sienly
I would not like to be Thistlewhite right now.
Thistlewhite wants to escape the position.
Sienly controlling from the back.
Thistlewhite staying busy and making it hard for Sienly to control.
I would not like to be Thistlewhite right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sienly keeps control of the position easily here as Thistlewhite tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
I would not like to be Thistlewhite right now.
Sienly is hanging on to Thistlewhite's back as he tries to escape.
Sienly has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thistlewhite's body.
A lull in the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sienly is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Thistlewhite is in bad spot here.
Sienly has good solid back control here.
Sienly has the hooks in. Thistlewhite is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sienly is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Thistlewhite turns into Sienly and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thistlewhite (2) vs (20) Sienly
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite pushes down on Sienly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thistlewhite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sienly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thistlewhite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sienly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sienly is just riding it out for now. Thistlewhite eventually gives up the hold.
Sienly is looking to control Thistlewhite's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sienly avoid being mounted?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is trying to work for a kimura but Sienly is defending well.
Thistlewhite seems to be looking for submissions.
Thistlewhite is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sienly to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Thistlewhite has gone for a leg lock! Sienly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thistlewhite's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thistlewhite (2) vs (22) Sienly
Sienly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite working for a triangle but Sienly defends it easily.
Sienly pushing down on Thistlewhite's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sienly trying to mount his opponent but Thistlewhite defends it.
Thistlewhite is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sienly pulls his head out easily.
Sienly is taking a breather. Thistlewhite 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sienly passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thistlewhite (2) vs (25) Sienly
Thistlewhite is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sienly wins on points by 25 to 2.
A relieved looking Kristof Sienly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Distant Thunder (ranked 865 p4p, 55 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 6384 p4p, 254 weight class). Thunder comes to the ring accompanied by Who Set The World On Fire. 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thayer tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thayer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thunder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thunder decides to pull guard.
Thunder looking for a guillotine here but Thayer defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thunder has Thayer pulled in close to control his posture.
Thunder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Thunder has control of Thayer's left arm, preventing Thayer from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard.
Thunder pulls Thayer in to control the position.
Thayer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (0) vs (3) Thayer
Thunder is trying to control Thayer's posture but Thayer avoids it.
Thunder is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is trying to control Thayer's posture but Thayer avoids it.
What's Thunder going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Thayer trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Thunder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thayer advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thunder (0) vs (5) Thayer
Thayer looking to control but Thunder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thunder is looking to escape.
Thayer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thunder manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Thunder is trying to work for a sweep but Thayer has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thunder (0) vs (7) Thayer
Thunder sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is doing well to control the position and prevent Thayer from advancing to side control.
Thunder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thunder has his hands clasped together around Thayer's back. He's all about the action.
Thayer trying to pass the guard but Thunder defending well.
Thayer trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thunder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thunder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thunder has control of Thayer's left arm, preventing Thayer from doing any damage.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thunder controlling the position.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Thunder has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Thunder is pulling down on Thayer's head to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thunder'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.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Thunder keeps moving.
Thunder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thunder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thunder has his hands on Thayer's head, controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thayer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thunder controlling the position.
Thunder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thayer drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Thayer as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Thunder screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Thayer! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thad Thayer! |
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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 2114 p4p, 235 weight class) and EA Poe (ranked 3546 p4p, 373 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Poe's choice of entrance music: Unleashing The Bloodthirsty by Cannibal Corpse. EA Poe acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kyle Seehaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; EA Poe!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Seehaver has his takedown stuffed
and Poe counters by moving into the clinch.
Seehaver wants to take the fight to the mat but Poe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Poe tightens his grip and picks Seehaver up, before dumping him to the ground. Seehaver manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Seehaver (0) vs (2) Poe
Seehaver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seehaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Seehaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seehaver has his feet on Poe's thighs here. He's pushed Poe 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! Poe screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Seehaver! |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pele Ronaldo (ranked 4394 p4p, 371 weight class) and Jack Morgan (ranked 3867 p4p, 346 weight class). 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Pele Ronaldo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Morgan!
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?
Morgan forces Ronaldo back against the ropes and clinches.
Morgan has hold of one of Ronaldo's legs. Ronaldo is fighting the takedown attempt but Morgan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ronaldo (0) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Ronaldo is keeping the position.
Ronaldo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ronaldo looking for a guillotine here but Morgan defends easily.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ronaldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan stands and throws Ronaldo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (0) vs (5) Morgan
Morgan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ronaldo has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan takes a little break here. Ronaldo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Morgan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ronaldo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Morgan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ronaldo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Ronaldo is defending well.
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back.
Ronaldo is refusing to be controlled, as Morgan sits in half guard.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morgan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ronaldo defends it well.
Ronaldo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ronaldo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan advances to half guard.
Ronaldo wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy.
Morgan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (0) vs (8) Morgan
Morgan wants to finish this one by submission but Ronaldo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Morgan.
Morgan controlling from mount.
Morgan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ronaldo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Morgan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ronaldo (0) vs (10) Morgan
Morgan wants to control the pace but Ronaldo is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Morgan.
Morgan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Morgan trying to control but Ronaldo is having none of it.
Morgan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ronaldo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ronaldo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ronaldo (2) vs (10) Morgan
Ronaldo drops back looking for a leg! Morgan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morgan manages to kick Ronaldo off! Ronaldo jumps back into Morgan's guard.
Morgan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ronaldo (2) vs (12) Morgan
Morgan wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan has gone for a leg lock! Ronaldo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Morgan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ronaldo (4) vs (12) Morgan
Ronaldo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morgan is controlling Ronaldo's posture.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ronaldo trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Morgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ronaldo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ronaldo (4) vs (14) Morgan
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ronaldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ronaldo looking to control.
Morgan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (4) vs (17) Morgan
Ronaldo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to mount his opponent but Ronaldo defends it.
Morgan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ronaldo trying to control but Morgan postures up.
Ronaldo tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
Ronaldo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up.
Morgan trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ronaldo is retaining full guard.
Morgan keeps trying to improve his position.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ronaldo is keeping the position for now.
Morgan trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Morgan pushes down on Ronaldo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ronaldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily.
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ronaldo defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily.
Morgan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ronaldo keeps working.
Morgan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ronaldo (4) vs (20) Morgan
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morgan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ronaldo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Ronaldo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morgan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ronaldo is trying to improve his position.
Morgan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Morgan advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ronaldo (4) vs (22) Morgan
Ronaldo is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to lock up and control but Morgan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morgan controlling his opponent.
Ronaldo is working to get back to half guard.
Morgan looking to control but Ronaldo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morgan looking for a guillotine from mount but Ronaldo is having none of it.
Morgan has control of Ronaldo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ronaldo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Morgan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ronaldo has worked his arm free - good work by Ronaldo!
Ronaldo tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ronaldo keeps working.
Ronaldo trying to remain calm as Morgan controls from the top position.
Ronaldo tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ronaldo tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morgan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ronaldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ronaldo tries to bench press Morgan off him but Morgan keeps the position.
Morgan working away.
Morgan trying to control the action but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep.
Morgan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ronaldo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Morgan's guard! Nice work there by Ronaldo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ronaldo (6) vs (22) Morgan
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan controls Ronaldo momentarily but Ronaldo frees himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo looking to pass the guard.
Ronaldo stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
Ronaldo drops back looking for a leg! Morgan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morgan manages to kick Ronaldo off! Ronaldo jumps back into Morgan's guard.
Morgan 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: Ronaldo (6) vs (24) Morgan
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ronaldo defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
Ronaldo wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan wins on points by 24 to 6.
A relieved looking Jack Morgan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Gomes (ranked 1005 p4p, 130 weight class) and Silvio Crespo (ranked 2512 p4p, 283 weight class). Gomes's entrance music is AC/DC - Thunderstruck . A fine choice. Crespo has chosen Ghost ''Im A King as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Silvio Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Crespo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gomes (0) vs (4) Crespo
Crespo swings around for an armbar but Gomes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crespo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (4) Crespo
Crespo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Crespo is keeping the position.
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crespo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (4) Crespo
Crespo tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
Gomes 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (7) vs (4) Crespo
Gomes controlling from the full mount.
Gomes tries to control but Crespo wriggling away.
Gomes controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo 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: Gomes (7) vs (6) Crespo
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gomes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crespo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crespo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Gomes has Crespo pulled in close to control his posture.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crespo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (9) vs (6) Crespo
Crespo working for a triangle but Gomes defends it easily.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (9) vs (8) Crespo
Crespo tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crespo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crespo 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.
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crespo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crespo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crespo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crespo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crespo won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crespo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crespo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crespo preventing the sweep.
Crespo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crespo has managed to get both his arms back between Gomes's legs - danger averted.
Crespo slips nicely into half guard.
Crespo wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crespo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomes is just riding it out for now. Crespo eventually gives up the hold.
Gomes is defending against the submission attempts here by Crespo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo wants to free his trapped foot but Gomes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crespo trying to work for an americana but Gomes has managed to regain full guard.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Crespo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crespo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes 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: Gomes (11) vs (8) Crespo
Gomes is trying to control. Crespo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Crespo defends it.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Crespo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.
Crespo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crespo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes seems to be working for a kimura but Crespo defends the submission attempt.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crespo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crespo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Gomes is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.
Gomes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Crespo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Gomes 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.
Crespo is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Crespo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (14) vs (8) Crespo
Gomes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crespo is trying to escape the mount.
Gomes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Crespo 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: Gomes (14) vs (10) Crespo
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is trying to keep Crespo in close.
Crespo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (14) vs (13) Crespo
Gomes manages to get back to half guard.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
Crespo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crespo 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.
Gomes gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crespo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crespo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crespo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gomes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (16) vs (13) Crespo
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo has his foot on Gomes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomes works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomes content to stall in guard here.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Crespo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crespo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gomes trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Gomes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (19) vs (13) Crespo
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crespo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gomes works to advance to full mount. Crespo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (21) vs (13) Crespo
Gomes working for a submission but Crespo is keeping him at bay.
Crespo tries to reverse the position but Gomes maintains control.
Crespo is still trying to improve position.
Crespo keeps trying to improve his position.
Gomes trying to control but Crespo is having none of it.
Crespo 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: Gomes (21) vs (15) Crespo
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
Crespo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gomes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (23) vs (15) Crespo
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomes defends it easily.
Gomes trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crespo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crespo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crespo keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Crespo is looking for a triangle but Gomes pushes his legs off easily.
Crespo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomes defends well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crespo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crespo looks winded!
Crespo looking for subs off his back but Gomes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Crespo is defending the position.
Crespo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Crespo is working away.
Gomes controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 23 to 15.
A very excited looking David Gomes 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 light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bobby Wangler (ranked 1828 p4p, 248 weight class) and Hank Lombard (ranked 1874 p4p, 251 weight class). Wangler comes to the ring accompanied by The Clash - I Fought The Law. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lombard's choice of entrance music: Shinedown - Sound Of Madness . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hank Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lombard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lombard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Lombard
Lombard is pressing down on Wangler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wangler is holding on for now.
Lombard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wangler sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler gets back to full guard.
Wangler is trying to keep Lombard in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard is fighting to break Wangler's control of his arms but Wangler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wangler is trying to control the position but Lombard postures up.
Lombard preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wangler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Lombard
Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wangler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangler passes Lombard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lombard is refusing to be controlled, as Wangler sits in half guard.
Wangler stalling away here and it's allowed Lombard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wangler pushing down on Lombard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wangler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lombard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wangler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (2) Lombard
Lombard looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (8) vs (2) Lombard
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is looking for the choke from the back position but Lombard is controlling his hands well.
Lombard showing good submission defense here.
Wangler seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lombard's chin but Lombard turns very nicely into Wangler's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lombard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (8) vs (4) Lombard
Wangler pulls Lombard in close to his closed guard and prevents Lombard from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lombard is still trying to improve position.
Lombard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is pushing down on Wangler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wangler is fighting to maintain full guard but Lombard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wangler trying to hold on to Lombard's head to control him but Lombard postures up.
Lombard prevents Wangler from improving his position.
Wangler is pressing down on Lombard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lombard tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is trying to keep Lombard in close.
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler is adopting a defensive guard.
Wangler is trying to control the position but Lombard postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lombard tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Wangler wants to sweep here but Lombard controlling him for the moment.
Wangler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (10) vs (4) Lombard
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Lombard is keeping the position.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Wangler looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (10) vs (6) Lombard
Wangler trying to keep a closed guard but Lombard is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wangler keeping full guard, as Lombard tries to pass.
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.
Wangler 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.
Wangler looking to control.
Wangler is looking for a triangle but Lombard pushes his legs off easily.
Wangler is pulling down on Lombard's head to control his posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wangler 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: Wangler (12) vs (6) Lombard
Wangler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lombard! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (15) vs (6) Lombard
Wangler is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lombard has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lombard! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (15) vs (8) Lombard
Lombard won't allow Wangler to sweep him here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lombard tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Wangler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lombard's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (17) vs (8) Lombard
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lombard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wangler looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (17) vs (10) Lombard
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lombard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lombard is pressing down on Wangler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wangler is holding on for now.
Wangler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wangler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lombard manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (19) vs (10) Lombard
Lombard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangler pushes down on Lombard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wangler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wangler looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (19) vs (12) Lombard
Wangler is trying to control the position but Lombard postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Lombard advances 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 19 to 12.
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fray Tormenta (ranked 585 p4p, 83 weight class) and Torkel Bystrom (ranked 3759 p4p, 339 weight class). 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tormenta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tormenta pulls guard effortlessly.
Bystrom has gone for a leg lock! Tormenta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bystrom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (2) vs (0) Bystrom
Bystrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bystrom 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.
Tormenta looking to pass the guard.
Bystrom looking for a guillotine here but Tormenta defends easily.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom looking for a guillotine here but Tormenta defends easily.
Tormenta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tormenta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bystrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tormenta has managed to get both his arms back between Bystrom's legs - danger averted.
Tormenta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom is looking for a triangle but Tormenta pushes his legs off easily.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tormenta slips nicely into half guard.
Tormenta is looking for a kimura but Bystrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tormenta to get the leverage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tormenta pulls his head out easily.
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is staying active underneath Tormenta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tormenta in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bystrom tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tormenta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fray Tormenta!
A relieved looking Fray Tormenta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 511 p4p, 63 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 2216 p4p, 251 weight class). Salvatore comes to the ring accompanied by Reich mir die Hand. Tonon has chosen What About Now as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tonon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salvatore sprawls well initially but Tonon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (0) vs (2) Tonon
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvatore keeps working.
Salvatore won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Tonon is trying to control. Salvatore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tonon is looking to stall here but Salvatore recovers full guard.
Salvatore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tonon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salvatore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tonon defends it easily.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Tonon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tonon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Salvatore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore 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: Salvatore (2) vs (2) Tonon
Salvatore uses his free foot to push down on Tonon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tonon. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (5) vs (2) Tonon
Salvatore looking to control but Tonon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salvatore fails to take his opponent's back.
Salvatore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tries to reverse the position but Salvatore maintains control.
Salvatore is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tonon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tonon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (5) vs (4) Tonon
Tonon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salvatore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tonon is aware though and is defending well.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Salvatore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatore.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to keep a closed guard but Tonon is proving a slippery customer.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Tonon pushes down on Salvatore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Salvatore is defending the position.
Tonon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Salvatore 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: Salvatore (7) vs (4) Tonon
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (10) vs (4) Tonon
Salvatore goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tonon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (10) vs (6) Tonon
Salvatore has his foot on Tonon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tonon works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Tonon forces his way into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
Tonon is trying to control. Salvatore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salvatore trying to control here.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tonon is trying to control. Salvatore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Tonon trying to mount his opponent but Salvatore defends it.
Tonon controlling the action here.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Salvatore is defending the position.
Salvatore is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonon.
Still in half guard, Tonon seems content to control.
Tonon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Salvatore! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (10) vs (9) Tonon
Tonon wants to control the pace but Salvatore is squirming around nicely.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position but Tonon isn't that keen on the idea.
Tonon trying to control but Salvatore is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore can't escape the position.
Tonon trying to control but Salvatore is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tonon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Salvatore is now in Tonon's guard. A big mistake from Tonon there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (12) vs (9) Tonon
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore sitting in guard here, content to control.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Tonon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (12) vs (11) Tonon
Tonon trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore can't keep his opponent in guard - Tonon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Salvatore is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonon.
Salvatore moves into full guard.
Salvatore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tonon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonon forces his way into half guard.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Salvatore defending well.
Tonon is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore is trying to maintain the position but Tonon is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Enzo Salvatore very nearly forgot to thank RESISTANCE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin (ranked 119 p4p, 7 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1670 p4p, 101 weight class). Fuujin comes to the ring accompanied by a lot of Asian swag in this young man. Wasa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome To The Jungle. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Fuujin.
Wasa shoots in looking for a takedown but Fuujin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wasa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fuujin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wasa.
Wasa shoots in but no luck this time.
Kazuka Fuujin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Wasa.
Fuujin moves into range and clinches up with Wasa.
Fuujin pulls guard effortlessly.
Wasa passes into half guard.
Fuujin wants to get back to full guard.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fuujin keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin looking for submissions off his back.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Fuujin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin actively working from the bottom here.
Fuujin wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
Wasa is trying to control. Fuujin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wasa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fuujin! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (0) vs (3) Wasa
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Fuujin is squirming around nicely.
Wasa wants to take Fuujin's back but he can't do it this time.
Fuujin is working to get back to half guard.
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fuujin is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is working to get back to half guard.
Wasa looking to control but Fuujin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wasa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fuujin tries to hold on but Wasa postures up.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fuujin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wasa tries to control but Fuujin wriggling away.
Wasa tries to take Fuujin's back but instead Fuujin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fuujin is looking to improve his position.
Wasa moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (0) vs (6) Wasa
Wasa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fuujin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fuujin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control the position but Fuujin is working away.
Wasa tries to move to mount but Fuujin blocks the move with his legs.
Wasa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fuujin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fuujin (0) vs (8) Wasa
Fuujin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fuujin gets 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stalling.
Fuujin wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Fuujin is defending against the submission attempts here by Wasa.
Wasa wants to control but Fuujin is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fuujin can't keep his opponent in guard - Wasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fuujin is looking to improve his position.
Fuujin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
Fuujin trying to control from the bottom.
Fuujin tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fuujin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fuujin actively working from the bottom here.
Wasa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fuujin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
Wasa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (0) vs (11) Wasa
Fuujin is working to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin 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: Fuujin (2) vs (11) Wasa
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuujin is one step ahead there.
Wasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa is looking to sweep but instead, Fuujin has passed into half guard.
Wasa tries to roll over but Fuujin keeps him under control.
Fuujin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wasa won't allow Fuujin to pass to mount.
Fuujin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wasa is just riding it out for now. Fuujin eventually gives up the hold.
Wasa is staying active underneath Fuujin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to control the pace.
Wasa tries to roll over but Fuujin keeps him under control.
Fuujin 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.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa gets full guard.
Wasa trying to control the position.
Fuujin looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking for a guillotine here but Fuujin defends easily.
Fuujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa can't keep his opponent in guard - Fuujin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuujin wants to work for an arm triangle but Wasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 11 to 2.
Masa Wasa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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