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CACC 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ganesha Om (ranked 4578 p4p, 491 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 11471 p4p, 623 weight class). Cortez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wake Me Up. Rafael Cortez 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ganesha Om! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cortez looks to clinch
and Om counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Om (2) vs (0) Cortez
Om wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Om sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Om trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Om is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cortez keeping full guard, as Om tries to pass.
Cortez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Om trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Om controls the pace.
Om looking to pass the guard.
Om is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cortez looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Om stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Om drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cortez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cortez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cortez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Om (2) vs (4) Cortez
Om is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cortez taking a break here but Om is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cortez trying to control from half guard but Om is working away.
Om is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Om has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cortez is working away from the top position though.
Om is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cortez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is trying to control. Om wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Om trying to control but Cortez postures up.
Cortez prevents Om from improving his position.
Om is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cortez pulls his head out easily.
Cortez is thwarting Om's attempts to control the position.
Om wants to get back to full guard.
Cortez is trying to control the action in half guard but Om is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Om actively working from the bottom here.
Om is looking to control Cortez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Om avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is trying to control. Om wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cortez content to control rather than advance.
Om is trying to get back to full guard.
Cortez controlling the pace.
Om looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Om trying to hold on to Cortez's head to control him but Cortez postures up.
Cortez is keen to just control but Om is a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Om has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cortez is working away from the top position though.
Om is trying to get back to full guard.
Om is refusing to be controlled, as Cortez sits in half guard.
Om is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Om trying to control from the bottom.
Om moves into full guard.
Cortez being controlled here momentarily.
Om working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cortez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cortez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cortez 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Om not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Om bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cortez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (4) vs (4) Cortez
Cortez wants to sweep here but Om controlling him for the moment.
Om wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Om trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cortez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (4) vs (6) Cortez
Om looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Om wants to improve his position but instead Cortez has moved into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Om looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Om is looking to improve his position.
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Om is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Om wants to get back to full guard.
Cortez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Om is doing well to control the position and prevent Cortez from advancing to side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Om is refusing to be controlled, as Cortez sits in half guard.
Om wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy.
Cortez trying to control from half guard but Om is working away.
Om is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Om trying to hold on to Cortez's head to control him but Cortez postures up.
Cortez is trying to control. Om wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Om tries to get to full guard but Cortez has control of the leg.
Om wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Om tries to get to full guard but Cortez has control of the leg.
Om makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Om.
Cortez preventing the sweep.
Om trying to keep a closed guard but Cortez is proving a slippery customer.
Cortez preventing the sweep.
Cortez postures up.
Om is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Om trying to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Om keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Om is trying to keep Cortez in close.
Cortez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Om keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez 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: Om (6) vs (6) Cortez
Om is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Om wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Om seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cortez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Om trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Om wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Om is pushing down on Cortez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cortez is fighting to maintain full guard but Om has managed to sneak the leg through.
Om seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Om performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Om wants to take a breather but Cortez is having none of it.
Om is working for a kimura but Cortez is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Om is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Om is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Om is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cortez is just riding it out for now. Om eventually gives up the hold.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Om seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Om wants to pass the guard but Cortez is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortez is staying active underneath Om, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Om seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Om gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Om takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
A relieved looking Ganesha Om 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 featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bazar Al Jhit (ranked 4512 p4p, 374 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 2820 p4p, 265 weight class). Al Jhit comes into the arena with What May Safely Be Written blaring out of the sound system. 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shot moves in looking to clinch but Al Jhit pushes him off.
Al Jhit moves into the clinch successfully.
Shot has Al Jhit pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shot pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Al Jhit tumbling to the mat - Shot dives into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Shot
Shot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Shot from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shot defends well.
Shot wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
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.
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Shot tries to pass.
Shot trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Shot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Al Jhit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shot wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Shot drops back looking for a leg! Al Jhit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Jhit manages to kick Shot off! Shot jumps back into Al Jhit's guard.
Shot avoids a guillotine attempt 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Shot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shot looking to pass the guard.
Al Jhit looking for a guillotine here but Shot defends easily.
Shot stopping the sweep attempt from Al Jhit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Al Jhit has his feet on Shot's thighs here. He's pushed Shot 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! Shot screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Holt Dennis (ranked 1935 p4p, 200 weight class) and Balbus Michael (ranked 3710 p4p, 321 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Holt Dennis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Balbus Michael!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Michael tries to keep at a distance but Dennis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dennis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Michael.
Michael looking for a takedown.
Michael is trying to drag Dennis to the mat but Dennis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Holt Dennis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balbus Michael.
Michael jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dennis walks away with a smile on his face. Michael gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dennis clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Dennis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dennis decides to pull guard.
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dennis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dennis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Michael puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dennis trying to control but Michael postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Michael in particular looking to stall.
Michael is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Michael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dennis is keeping the position for now.
Dennis looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Michael is defending well. Dennis quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Michael has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dennis celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holt Dennis! |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2168 p4p, 247 weight class) and Dollar Hero (ranked 4163 p4p, 428 weight class). St Pierre comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. Hero has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Jesus St Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Dollar Hero!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hero clinches.
St Pierre has picked Hero up - he's going for a ride! St Pierre dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St Pierre (2) vs (0) Hero
St Pierre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Pierre controlling the action here.
St Pierre trying to mount his opponent but Hero defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero tries to get to full guard but St Pierre has control of the leg.
St Pierre wants to pass to mount but Hero is defending the position.
St Pierre content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre seems to be working for a kimura but Hero defends the submission attempt.
St Pierre is keen to just control but Hero is a slippery customer.
Well, if St Pierre 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.
Hero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hero gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
St Pierre is working hard here to advance position.
St Pierre passes into half guard.
St Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hero trying to control here.
St Pierre is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (5) vs (0) Hero
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to take Hero's back but instead Hero gets back to half guard. Nice work.
St Pierre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Pierre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (8) vs (0) Hero
St Pierre moves to his opponent's back but Hero bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for St Pierre. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (8) vs (2) Hero
Hero looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero preventing the sweep.
Hero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hero has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (8) vs (5) Hero
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on St Pierre's face as Hero controls the position.
St Pierre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hero's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
St Pierre moves into full guard.
St Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Hero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St Pierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Pierre manages to get to full guard.
Hero sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hero stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hero has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (8) vs (8) Hero
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hero is trying to get an arm triangle but St Pierre is defending well.
St Pierre is trying to work for a sweep but Hero has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: St Pierre (8) vs (10) Hero
St Pierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hero wants to control the pace but St Pierre is squirming around nicely.
St Pierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Hero postures up.
Hero working for a guillotine from mount but St Pierre is in no mood to give up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Hero's attempts to control the action.
St Pierre tries to lock up and control but Hero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
St Pierre working to try and regain half guard.
Hero controlling from mount.
St Pierre is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hero wants to control the pace but St Pierre is squirming around nicely.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position but Hero isn't that keen on the idea.
St Pierre 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.
Hero wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is defending well.
St Pierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hero is working away from the top position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hero is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for St Pierre! Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (8) vs (13) Hero
Hero looking to control but St Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position but Hero isn't that keen on the idea.
Hero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St Pierre is looking to escape.
Hero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre working to try and regain half guard.
Hero looking to control but St Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hero avoids the attempt from St Pierre to control.
St Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Hero tries to control but St Pierre wriggling away.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Hero pushes him away.
St Pierre 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.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but Hero is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hero manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (8) vs (16) Hero
Hero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St Pierre is looking to escape.
Hero prevents St Pierre from getting the reversal.
Hero trying to control but St Pierre is having none of it.
St Pierre is looking to get to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Hero pushes him away.
Hero content just to control the position here.
Hero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St Pierre prevents any damage by holding on tight.
St Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hero looking to control but St Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hero prevents St Pierre from getting the reversal.
St Pierre gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hero wins on points by 16 to 8.
After the fight, Dollar Hero was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Mac Burns (ranked 3632 p4p, 422 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 5272 p4p, 520 weight class). Burns comes to the ring accompanied by . 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Connor Mac Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Martinez to the ground. Burns is now in Martinez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Martinez
Burns slips nicely into half guard.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martinez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns.
Martinez won't allow Burns to pass to mount.
Burns has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burns pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burns in particular looking to stall.
Martinez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burns's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (2) vs (4) Martinez
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burns tries to break free.
Burns defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Martinez's arms.
Burns trying to control the position but Martinez manages to sink in the hooks.
Burns is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Burns tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Martinez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Burns has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Martinez tries to control but Burns wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Burns really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martinez wants to finish this one by submission but Burns is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Martinez.
Burns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martinez looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Martinez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burns is surviving well by controlling Martinez's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Martinez.
Martinez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Burns is desperately trying to improve his position but Martinez has a good base and remains in mount.
Martinez tries to control but Burns wriggling away.
Burns is looking to improve his position but Martinez isn't that keen on the idea.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Martinez is stalling here but it's allowed Burns to get half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Burns is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted?
Burns tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
Burns is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted?
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martinez is working for a submission of some sort.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is stalling here. Burns is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Martinez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Burns has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (6) vs (4) Martinez
Burns trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Burns working away.
Martinez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martinez manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Burns seems content to control.
Burns prevents Martinez from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away.
Burns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martinez sees it coming and defends easily.
Martinez is trying is best to control the position here.
Martinez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burns's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (6) vs (8) Martinez
Martinez trying to control momentarily.
Burns fending off the submission attempt from Martinez.
Burns tries to roll but Martinez sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to stick to Burns's back but Burns is turning into Martinez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Martinez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burns. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (8) vs (8) Martinez
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinez is looking for a triangle here but Burns uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (11) vs (8) Martinez
Burns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martinez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries for a kimura but Martinez is defending well.
Burns is trying to get an arm triangle but Martinez is defending well.
Burns trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
Burns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martinez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burns's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martinez moves into full guard.
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Burns frees his head nicely. Oh but Martinez has switched to an armbar! Burns is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marcos Martinez! |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 6123 p4p, 91 weight class) and Rodrizinho Chai (ranked 6247 p4p, 94 weight class). Bolivar comes to the ring accompanied by Superman Theme. On his way into the ring it seems that Johnny Bolivar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Johnny Bolivar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Rodrizinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bolivar takes the fight into the clinch.
Bolivar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chai is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bolivar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnny Bolivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrizinho Chai.
Bolivar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bolivar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bolivar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolivar prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bolivar goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bolivar moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bolivar smiles and moves away.
Johnny Bolivar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolivar gets a clinch.
Chai tries for a takedown but Bolivar manages to get underhooks.
Bolivar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chai regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Chai
Bolivar trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Bolivar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bolivar has Chai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (2) Chai
Bolivar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bolivar controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai trying to control but Bolivar is working from the bottom.
Bolivar working for submissions but it's allowed Chai to get to half guard.
Chai wants to take a breather but Bolivar is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolivar tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Bolivar defends it.
Bolivar gets back to full guard.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bolivar trying to control the position.
Chai wants to control from the top but Bolivar keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Bolivar is keeping the position.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Bolivar.
Bolivar can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bolivar is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolivar is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bolivar is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bolivar keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Bolivar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (4) vs (2) Chai
Bolivar looking to improve position, pressing down on Chai's thigh with his hand. Chai seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Bolivar paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Bolivar's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Chai picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrizinho Chai!
Rodrizinho Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jabbar Omarov (ranked 2767 p4p, 346 weight class) and Hank Lombard (ranked 1948 p4p, 257 weight class). Lombard has chosen Shinedown - Sound Of Madness as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jabbar Omarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hank Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lombard shoots in and bounces Omarov off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Omarov (0) vs (2) Lombard
Omarov wants to sweep here but Lombard controlling him for the moment.
Omarov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lombard passes into half guard.
Omarov is looking to get back to full guard here but Lombard has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Omarov (0) vs (5) Lombard
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov being controlled for a moment.
Lombard tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov is looking for a sweep.
Lombard trying to control the position but Omarov is working away.
Omarov is trying to get back to half guard.
Omarov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov looks to move to half guard but instead Lombard has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Omarov (0) vs (7) Lombard
Lombard prevents Omarov from getting the reversal.
Omarov is working hard here to advance position.
Lombard tries to control but Omarov wriggling away.
Omarov is trying to reverse the position but instead Lombard has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Omarov (0) vs (10) Lombard
Omarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Omarov wants to escape the position.
Omarov trying to control the hands but Lombard won't let him.
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.
Omarov is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omarov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Omarov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've been informed that Lombard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Omarov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Omarov is desperately trying to improve his position but Lombard has a good base and remains in mount.
Lombard controlling from mount.
Omarov is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lombard manages to capitalize on a mistake by Omarov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Omarov (0) vs (13) Lombard
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Will Lombard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Omarov tries to break free.
Lombard not allowing Omarov to control his hands.
Lombard tries to get the hooks in deep but Omarov pushed the leg off.
Omarov tries to escape the position.
Omarov trying to control but not successfully.
Lombard is trying to stick to Omarov's back but Omarov is turning into Lombard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lombard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Omarov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omarov (2) vs (13) Lombard
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Omarov postures up.
Lombard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omarov (2) vs (15) Lombard
Lombard pushing down on Omarov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Omarov is pressing down on Lombard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Omarov working a defensive guard but Lombard manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Omarov (2) vs (18) Lombard
Omarov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Omarov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lombard controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lombard prevents Omarov from improving his position.
Omarov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lombard pulls his head out easily.
Lombard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Omarov tries to get to full guard but Lombard has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Omarov looking for submissions off his back.
Lombard is keen to just control but Omarov is a slippery customer.
Omarov actively working from the bottom here.
Lombard prevents Omarov from improving his position.
Omarov wants to get back to full guard but Lombard has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Omarov (2) vs (21) Lombard
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Omarov can't do much from the bottom here.
Omarov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Omarov (2) vs (23) Lombard
Omarov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Omarov (2) vs (26) Lombard
Lombard keeps control of the position as Omarov tries to break free.
Lombard trying to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Omarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Lombard controls the position.
Omarov is really stuck here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lombard has good solid back control here.
Omarov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lombard's guard. Nice work there by Omarov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omarov (4) vs (26) Lombard
Omarov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lombard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lombard has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omarov (4) vs (28) Lombard
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lombard trying to control but Omarov is working from the bottom.
Omarov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lombard escapes and throws Omarov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Omarov (4) vs (31) Lombard
Omarov is looking to reverse the position.
Omarov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lombard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Omarov (4) vs (33) Lombard
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lombard prevents Omarov from getting the reversal.
Lombard controlling his opponent.
Omarov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lombard wins on points by 33 to 4.
A victorious Hank Lombard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rauta Kansleri (ranked 1255 p4p, 183 weight class) and Nuke Laloosh (ranked 3443 p4p, 405 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rauta Kansleri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Nuke Laloosh!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kansleri rushes Laloosh and presses him up against the ropes.
Kansleri jumps guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kansleri holds on and takes a little breather.
Kansleri looking to control.
Kansleri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laloosh's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (2) vs (0) Laloosh
Kansleri sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laloosh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kansleri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kansleri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh being controlled here, momentarily.
Laloosh keeping full guard, as Kansleri tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansleri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laloosh 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.
Laloosh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kansleri controls the pace.
Kansleri passes Laloosh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kansleri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kansleri trying to pass the guard but Laloosh defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri trying to control the pace.
Kansleri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laloosh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laloosh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kansleri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laloosh keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (5) vs (0) Laloosh
Kansleri looking to control but Laloosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laloosh tries to reverse the position but Kansleri maintains control.
Laloosh wants to control but Kansleri is having none of it.
Kansleri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laloosh is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh tries to hold on but Kansleri pushes him away.
Kansleri tries to control but Laloosh wriggling away.
Laloosh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laloosh tries to hold on but Kansleri pushes him away.
Kansleri moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kansleri (8) vs (0) Laloosh
Kansleri is looking for the choke from the back position but Laloosh is controlling his hands well.
Kansleri is hanging on to Laloosh's back as he tries to escape.
Laloosh looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is riding his opponent, not letting Laloosh buck him off.
Laloosh rolls, trying to escape but Kansleri keeps control of the position.
Kansleri controls the action.
Laloosh is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kansleri biding his time, controlling Laloosh.
Kansleri'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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri keeps control of the position as Laloosh tries to break free.
Kansleri trying to control.
I would not like to be Laloosh right now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh is keeping busy.
Good control from Kansleri.
Kansleri gets his hands free as Laloosh looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kansleri controlling the positon.
Kansleri is hanging on to Laloosh's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is looking to control Laloosh but Laloosh is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kansleri is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laloosh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kansleri controlling from the back.
Kansleri gets his hands free as Laloosh looks to control.
Laloosh can't escape the position.
Laloosh fending off the submission attempt from Kansleri.
Laloosh wants to control his opponent's hands but Kansleri gets his hands free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh is in bad spot here.
Kansleri keeps control of the position easily here as Laloosh tries to buck him off.
Laloosh just trying to survive but Kansleri is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri controlling well, preventing Laloosh from escaping the position.
Laloosh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kansleri.
Laloosh is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kansleri off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kansleri trying to control.
What can Laloosh do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to control but Laloosh is keeping busy.
Kansleri biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kansleri's guard. Nice work there by Laloosh.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kansleri (8) vs (2) Laloosh
Laloosh postures up.
Laloosh content to stall in guard here.
Laloosh wants to control from the top but Kansleri keeps moving.
Laloosh advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kansleri (8) vs (5) Laloosh
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri wants to control but Laloosh postures up.
Laloosh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laloosh passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kansleri! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kansleri (8) vs (7) Laloosh
Laloosh jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kansleri manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kansleri tries to buck Laloosh off but Laloosh is having none of it.
Kansleri wants to control but Laloosh postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri prevents Laloosh from moving into mount.
Kansleri is trying to get back to half guard.
Kansleri is trying to control Laloosh's posture but Laloosh avoids it.
Kansleri is looking to regain half guard here but Laloosh keeps moving and retains side control.
Laloosh wants to control but Kansleri is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laloosh tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kansleri takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Rauta Kansleri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zsiga Venczel (ranked 1993 p4p, 262 weight class) and Bobby Wangler (ranked 1903 p4p, 253 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wangler's choice of entrance music: The Clash - I Fought The Law. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Zsiga Venczel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wangler dives in and grabs Venczel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Venczel pushes down on Wangler's head and hops out.
Venczel closes the distance and pushes Wangler back into the ropes.
Wangler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Venczel trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that Wangler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Venczel looking to pass the guard.
Venczel is pushing down on Wangler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wangler is fighting to maintain full guard but Venczel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Venczel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Venczel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wangler's thigh. Wangler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wangler sees it coming and defends easily.
Venczel tries to pass to full mount but Wangler defends it.
Wangler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Venczel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Venczel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Venczel (0) vs (4) Wangler
Venczel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Venczel is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Venczel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wangler pulls his head out easily.
Venczel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wangler content to control rather than advance.
Venczel wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (7) Wangler
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Venczel tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.
Venczel is looking to get back to full guard here but Wangler has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (10) Wangler
The referee asks Wangler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wangler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Venczel is looking to regain half guard here but Wangler keeps moving and retains side control.
Venczel stops Wangler from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is looking for a sweep.
Venczel struggling a bit here.
Wangler moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Venczel (0) vs (12) Wangler
Venczel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Venczel (0) vs (15) Wangler
Wangler is not going to allow Venczel to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Venczel tries to escape the position.
Wangler controlling from the back.
Wangler controlling well, preventing Venczel from escaping the position.
Venczel is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Venczel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Venczel right now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Venczel just trying to survive but Wangler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Venczel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Venczel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wangler.
Wangler controls the action.
Venczel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Venczel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Venczel (0) vs (18) Wangler
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Venczel tries to escape the position.
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Venczel is in bad spot here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wangler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Venczel is in bad spot here.
Venczel just trying to survive but Wangler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Venczel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Venczel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Venczel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (2) vs (18) Wangler
Venczel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Venczel being controlled here momentarily.
Venczel has gone for a leg lock! Wangler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Venczel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (2) vs (20) Wangler
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Venczel.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Venczel is keeping the position.
Venczel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Venczel wants to hit a switch here but Wangler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Venczel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (2) vs (23) Wangler
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Venczel is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Venczel is working to get back to half guard.
Venczel is trying to reverse the position but instead Wangler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Venczel (2) vs (26) Wangler
Venczel is in bad spot here.
Wangler controlling the position well here. Venczel rolled but Wangler kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wangler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is really stuck here.
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Venczel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (4) vs (26) Wangler
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.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Wangler is trying to control the position but Venczel postures up.
Venczel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wangler's guard.
Wangler trying to control here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Venczel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wangler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Venczel trying to control the pace.
Venczel is trying to work for a kimura but Wangler is defending well.
Venczel trying to mount his opponent but Wangler defends it.
Venczel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wangler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Venczel.
Wangler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Venczel is working away from the top position though.
Venczel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Venczel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Venczel 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.
Wangler is looking for a sweep. Venczel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wangler reverses the position - he's now on top in Venczel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (4) vs (28) Wangler
Venczel keeping full guard, as Wangler tries to pass.
Venczel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Wangler passes Venczel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Venczel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wangler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wangler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Venczel (8) vs (28) Wangler
Venczel tightening his grip on Wangler, looking for the choke.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Venczel looking to break Wangler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wangler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Venczel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Venczel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Venczel working for a choke but Wangler reverses nicely into Venczel 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (8) vs (30) Wangler
Wangler pushing down on Venczel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Venczel wants to get back to full guard.
Wangler is trying to control. Venczel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is trying to get back to full guard.
Venczel wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Venczel tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.
Venczel is refusing to be controlled, as Wangler sits in half guard.
Venczel wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Venczel is pressing down on Wangler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venczel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wangler is aware though and is defending well.
Venczel looking for subs off his back but Wangler has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 30 to 8.
Bobby Wangler 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 Joe Bone (ranked 1675 p4p, 213 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 6659 p4p, 505 weight class). Bone comes to the ring accompanied by You'll Never Walk Alone. Silverio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio instigates a clinch.
Silverio wants a takedown but no success here.
Bone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silverio is defending well.
Bone gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bone (2) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio tries to get to full guard but Bone has control of the leg.
Silverio trying to hold on to Bone's head to control him but Bone postures up.
Bone is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone tries to pass to full mount but Silverio defends it.
Bone uses his free foot to push down on Silverio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silverio. Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (5) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio regains half guard.
Silverio trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (8) vs (0) Silverio
Bone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silverio is trying desperately to improve position.
Silverio 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.
Bone manages to capitalize on a mistake by Silverio to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bone (11) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bone 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio tries to escape the position.
Will Bone go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bone is hanging on to Silverio's back as he tries to escape.
Bone looking to break Silverio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silverio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bone will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Silverio is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bone working for the choke.
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.
Will Bone go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone is hanging on to Silverio's back as he tries to escape.
Bone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Silverio is keeping busy.
Silverio tries to escape but Bone has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bone is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Silverio taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Bone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Bone!
Joe Bone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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