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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Robert Drummond (ranked 920 p4p, 133 weight class) and Jurgen Tetsuo (ranked 1685 p4p, 216 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robert Drummond ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Drummond changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tetsuo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Drummond (4) vs (0) Tetsuo Tetsuo struggling a bit here. Drummond is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tetsuo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Drummond taking a breather here. Drummond is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tetsuo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drummond trying to control the action but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drummond goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tetsuo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Drummond 's guard! Nice work there by Tetsuo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drummond (4) vs (2) Tetsuo Tetsuo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Tetsuo 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. Tetsuo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drummond keeping moving, preventing Tetsuo from controlling successfully. Drummond is adopting a defensive guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tetsuo sitting in guard here, content to control. Drummond seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drummond pulls Tetsuo in to control the position. Drummond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tetsuo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tetsuo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Tetsuo stays in close to Drummond 's body and controls the position. Drummond working a defensive guard here.
Tetsuo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. More stalling from Tetsuo. Tetsuo being controlled here momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Tetsuo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Tetsuo with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Drummond is adopting a defensive guard. Tetsuo sitting in guard here, content to control. Tetsuo is looking to pass into half guard but Drummond pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Drummond is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drummond (6) vs (2) Tetsuo Drummond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Drummond wants to control from the top but Tetsuo keeps moving. Tetsuo keeping full guard, as Drummond tries to pass. Drummond looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Drummond trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Tetsuo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Drummond drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drummond jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Drummond 's corner is telling him to maintain position. Drummond passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Drummond (9) vs (2) Tetsuo
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Drummond looking to control but instead Tetsuo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Drummond controlling the pace. Tetsuo is trying to get back to full guard. Drummond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tetsuo has managed to free his arm - good work. Tetsuo tries to roll over but Drummond keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Tetsuo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Drummond trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Drummond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tetsuo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Drummond postures up.
Drummond wants to control from the top but Tetsuo keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Drummond sitting in guard here, content to control. Drummond trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Drummond 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Tetsuo managing to control the position. Drummond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now. Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Drummond from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Drummond is stalling in the full guard. Drummond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Drummond is stalling in the full guard. Drummond passes Tetsuo's left leg - he's now in half guard. Drummond wants to work for an arm triangle but Tetsuo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Drummond wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping him busy. Drummond seems to be looking for submissions.
Drummond tries to pass to full mount but Tetsuo defends it. Drummond stalling. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tetsuo tries to roll over but Drummond keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight! Drummond takes the fight on points by 9 to 2. Robert Drummond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1147 p4p, 154 weight class) and Vito Mazzini (ranked 1867 p4p, 237 weight class). Ribbler comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Religion - Infected. Mazzini has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Vito Mazzini! The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Mazzini scores with a takedown into Ribbler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (0) vs (2) Mazzini Mazzini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Ribbler has his hands on Mazzini's head, controlling the position. Ribbler being controlled here, momentarily. Mazzini wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mazzini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ribbler looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribbler, not yet. Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully. Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mazzini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Mazzini wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ribbler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mazzini is stalling in the full guard. Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard. Ribbler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mazzini controls the pace. Ribbler working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mazzini stays in close to Ribbler's body and controls the position. Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mazzini controlling from the top position. Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mazzini is still trying to improve position. Mazzini wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving. Ribbler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Mazzini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard. Mazzini keeps trying to improve his position. Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mazzini pushing down on Ribbler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Mazzini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ribbler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Mazzini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Mazzini wants to control but Ribbler is keeping him busy. Mazzini trying to mount his opponent but Ribbler defends it. Mazzini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Mazzini is thwarting Ribbler's attempts to control the position. Ribbler is doing well to control the position and prevent Mazzini from advancing to side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Mazzini uses his free foot to push down on Ribbler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ribbler. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (0) vs (5) Mazzini We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler'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. Mazzini wants to take his opponent's back but Ribbler doesn't allow it. Mazzini controlling from mount. Ribbler tries to hold on but Mazzini pushes him away. Mazzini trying to control but Ribbler is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Mazzini fails to move to back control. Mazzini tries to take his opponent's back but Ribbler turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (5) Mazzini Mazzini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Mazzini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribbler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (7) Mazzini Mazzini is looking to advance position but Ribbler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (6) vs (7) Mazzini Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mazzini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (9) vs (7) Mazzini Mazzini is trying to break free.
Ribbler has good solid back control here. Mazzini tries to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Ribbler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mazzini breaks Ribbler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (9) vs (9) Mazzini Mazzini looking to pass the guard. Mazzini trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Mazzini trying to move into half guard but instead Ribbler has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (11) vs (9) Mazzini Ribbler pushing down on Mazzini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Mazzini regains full guard. Nicely done. Mazzini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ribbler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Mazzini is looking to get back to full guard here but Ribbler has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (14) vs (9) Mazzini Mazzini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Mazzini has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Ribbler trying to control the action but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Mazzini tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg. Mazzini is looking to control Ribbler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mazzini avoid being mounted? Mazzini tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Ribbler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Ribbler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mazzini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Mazzini manages to get to full guard.
Mazzini looking for a sweep. Not yet Mazzini, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Mazzini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribbler is aware though and is defending well. Ribbler is pushing down on Mazzini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mazzini is fighting to maintain full guard but Ribbler has managed to sneak the leg through. Mazzini is trying to control but can't.
Mazzini controlling the position well. Mazzini tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mazzini tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ribbler has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (17) vs (9) Mazzini
And that's the end of the fight! Ribbler takes the fight on points by 17 to 9. After winning the bout, Ibbe Ribbler 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 middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 363 p4p, 55 weight class) and Marlo Stanfield (ranked 16924 p4p, 0 weight class). Serhey Rishkinov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Serhey Rishkinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Marlo Stanfield! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Rishkinov has managed to clinch.
Rishkinov can't get the takedown.
Stanfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serhey Rishkinov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stanfield ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stanfield no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Stanfield trying to control the position here. Stanfield keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully. Stanfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stanfield tries to land a sweep but no joy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stanfield managing to control the position. Let's hope that Stanfield has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stanfield keeping full guard, as Rishkinov tries to pass. Rishkinov trying to control but Stanfield is working from the bottom. Stanfield wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rishkinov preventing the sweep. Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rishkinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanfield is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving. Stanfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Stanfield trying to control the position here. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Stanfield is retaining full guard. Stanfield working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing that Rishkinov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Rishkinov wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stanfield controls Rishkinov momentarily but Rishkinov frees himself. Stanfield trying to control the position here. Rishkinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanfield is keeping the position for now. Rishkinov looking to sit in guard and control but Stanfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (0) vs (2) Stanfield Stanfield trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom. Rishkinov wants to sweep here but Stanfield controlling him for the moment. Rishkinov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (2) vs (2) Stanfield
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stanfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rishkinov is one step ahead there. Rishkinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stanfield swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stanfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rishkinov looking to pass the guard. Rishkinov 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 five minutes gone in the round. Rishkinov wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is keeping the position. Rishkinov won't allow Stanfield to sweep him here. Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Stanfield keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully. Rishkinov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Rishkinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanfield is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Stanfield 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: Rishkinov (2) vs (4) Stanfield Rishkinov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stanfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stanfield's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rishkinov (6) vs (4) Stanfield Stanfield tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Rishkinov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stanfield is now in Rishkinov's guard. A big mistake from Rishkinov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (6) vs (6) Stanfield Rishkinov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (8) vs (6) Stanfield Stanfield controls Rishkinov momentarily but Rishkinov frees himself. Rishkinov is fighting to break Stanfield's control of his arms but Stanfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Rishkinov passes Stanfield's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Rishkinov wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is defending well. Stanfield makes his way to full guard, as Rishkinov worked for a kimura.
Rishkinov drops back looking for a leg! Stanfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stanfield manages to kick Rishkinov off! Rishkinov jumps back into Stanfield's guard. Stanfield trying to keep a closed guard but Rishkinov is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rishkinov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stanfield's guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Stanfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Stanfield has his hands on Rishkinov's head, controlling the position. Stanfield is continuing to stall. Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Stanfield is retaining full guard. Rishkinov stopping the sweep attempt from Stanfield. Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Stanfield pulls Rishkinov in to control the position. Rishkinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanfield is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Rishkinov is fighting to break Stanfield's control of his arms but Stanfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Stanfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rishkinov looking to pass the guard. Rishkinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Stanfield wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Stanfield is trying to control the position but Rishkinov postures up. Stanfield is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rishkinov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (11) vs (6) Stanfield Stanfield manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (11) vs (8) Stanfield Stanfield sitting and controlling from the half guard. Rishkinov tries to roll over but Stanfield keeps him under control. Rishkinov gets full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Rishkinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stanfield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stanfield is one step ahead there. Stanfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rishkinov's guard. Rishkinov gets back to full guard.
Stanfield wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving. Rishkinov trying to control the position.
Stanfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Stanfield wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving. Stanfield content to stall in guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Stanfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rishkinov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rishkinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Rishkinov, not yet. Rishkinov keeping moving, preventing Stanfield from controlling successfully. Rishkinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stanfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Stanfield advances to half guard. Stanfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rishkinov! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (11) vs (11) Stanfield Stanfield can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rishkinov is looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Stanfield content just to control the position here. Rishkinov is working to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov tries to lock up and control but Stanfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Rishkinov is trying to escape the mount.
Rishkinov regains half guard. Rishkinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Stanfield content to stall in guard here. Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stanfield is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Stanfield advances to half guard. Stanfield trying to pass the guard but Rishkinov defending well. Rishkinov wants to get back to full guard. Stanfield looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Rishkinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Rishkinov working for a triangle but Stanfield defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rishkinov being controlled here, momentarily. Stanfield passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (11) vs (14) Stanfield
And that's the end of the fight! Stanfield wins on points by 14 to 11. During a confident post fight interview, Marlo Stanfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. The defeated Serhey Rishkinov had this to say: 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Ty (ranked 19528 p4p, 571 weight class) and Willie Salazar (ranked 3124 p4p, 0 weight class). Willie Salazar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Willie Salazar! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Ty rushes Salazar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ty has hold of one of Salazar's legs. Salazar is fighting the takedown attempt but Ty gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Salazar Salazar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Ty defends easily.
Salazar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ty controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ty won't allow Salazar to sweep him here. Salazar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ty passes into half guard.
Ty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Salazar wants to get back to full guard. Ty wants to pass to mount but Salazar is defending the position. Ty moves into full mount! Salazar won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (5) vs (0) Salazar Ty controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Salazar is working to get back to half guard.
Ty controlling his opponent. Salazar working to try and regain half guard.
Ty content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Salazar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salazar tries to hold on but Ty postures up. Ty looking to control and managing it successfully. Salazar tries to get back to half guard but can't. Salazar tries to lock up and control but Ty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Ty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ty wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Ty looking to control and managing it successfully. Salazar can't escape the position.
Ty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Salazar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Ty mounts Salazar! Really nice guard pass there! Ty looking to control and managing it successfully. Ty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Ty avoids the attempt from Salazar to control. Ty working for a submission but Salazar is keeping him at bay. Ty controlling the pace for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Salazar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ty avoids the attempt from Salazar to control. Ty prevents Salazar from getting the reversal. Salazar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ty (8) vs (0) Salazar Ty keeps control of the position as Salazar tries to break free.
Salazar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ty.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Salazar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Ty slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Salazar is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ty off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Salazar tries to escape but Ty has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Ty really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Salazar. I really don't envy Salazar right now.
Ty just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Salazar trying to control the position but Ty manages to sink in the hooks.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Salazar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ty's arms. Salazar tries to escape the position.
Ty biding his time, controlling Salazar. Salazar is trying to break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Ty is riding his opponent, not letting Salazar buck him off. Salazar tries to escape the position.
Good control from Ty. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Salazar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Salazar is really stuck here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Ty trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Salazar doesn't escape. Salazar is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ty just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ty's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Ty seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salazar for as long as he can get away with. Salazar rolls, trying to escape but Ty keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ty controlling the positon.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. This is a sustained period of stalling by Ty. Ty controlling well, preventing Salazar from escaping the position.
Ty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Further stalling from Ty. Ty controlling well, preventing Salazar from escaping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. A bit of a pause in the action here. Ty controlling the positon. Salazar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Ty just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ty continues to hold on tight.
And that's the end of the fight! Ty takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. An out of breath Claudio Ty thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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