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CACC 41 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brandon Walker (ranked 18861 p4p, 554 weight class) and Pacer Dalton (ranked 4239 p4p, 433 weight class). Brandon Walker had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Brandon Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton dives in and scores a takedown into Walker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walker is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
Walker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalton is aware though and is defending well.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Walker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Walker won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (4) Dalton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Dalton trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Dalton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Walker's legs - danger averted.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker is looking for a triangle but Dalton pushes his legs off easily.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton is pushing down on Walker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walker is fighting to maintain full guard but Dalton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Dalton sits in half guard.
Walker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Walker is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Well, if Dalton 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Walker is defending well.
Dalton is trying to control the action in half guard but Walker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dalton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Dalton controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dalton is looking to stall here but Walker recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton stands and throws Walker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (2) vs (7) Dalton
You can see the frustration on Walker's face as Dalton controls the position.
Dalton wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Walker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dalton off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (6) vs (7) Dalton
Walker has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dalton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dalton is trying to break free.
Walker gets his hands free as Dalton looks to control.
Walker wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.
Dalton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Walker.
Walker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dalton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dalton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dalton trying to control but not successfully.
Dalton is in bad spot here.
Walker looking to break Dalton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dalton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Walker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dalton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Walker looking to break Dalton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dalton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Walker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Walker is not going to allow Dalton to sit and survive in this position.
Dalton is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Walker is staying active.
Dalton can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to stick to Dalton's back but Dalton is turning into Walker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Walker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dalton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (6) vs (9) Dalton
Dalton controlling from the top position.
Dalton trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Walker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton pushing down on Walker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
Dalton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (6) vs (12) Dalton
Dalton takes Walker's back. Score +3 for taking back: Walker (6) vs (15) Dalton
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to escape the position.
Walker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dalton mounts Walker! Really nice guard pass there!
Dalton controlling from mount.
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Dalton avoids the attempt from Walker to control.
Dalton tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Walker is looking to improve his position but Dalton isn't that keen on the idea.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walker is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dalton avoids the attempt from Walker to control.
Walker is looking to get to half guard.
Dalton fails to take his opponent's back.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Walker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Walker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Walker is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as Dalton sits in half guard.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Dalton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dalton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Walker reverses the position - he's now on top in Dalton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (8) vs (15) Dalton
Walker wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton pulls Walker in close to his closed guard and prevents Walker from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Walker postures up.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Walker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (11) vs (15) Dalton
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
Walker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dalton, who protects the arm well.
Dalton struggling a bit here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries for a kimura but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton is trying to control Walker's posture but Walker avoids it.
Walker is trying to get an arm triangle but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton is looking to reverse the position.
Dalton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (11) vs (17) Dalton
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Walker won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 17 to 11.
A relieved looking Pacer Dalton 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 super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colton Northwood (ranked 7345 p4p, 95 weight class) and Sapidum Pullum (ranked 3581 p4p, 62 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Colton Northwood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sapidum Pullum!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pullum gets caught napping as Northwood dives in and scores a takedown. Pullum manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Northwood (2) vs (0) Pullum
Pullum trying to control the position here.
Northwood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pullum is trying to keep Northwood in close.
Northwood stands and throws Pullum's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Northwood (5) vs (0) Pullum
Northwood is looking to take a break and control but Pullum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pullum manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullum wants to get back to full guard.
Pullum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pullum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Northwood is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pullum can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum is not content to let Northwood control the position.
Pullum trying to control from the bottom.
Northwood content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pullum is concentrating on defense, preventing Northwood from advancing position.
Northwood is trying to work for a kimura but Pullum is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northwood seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pullum is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Colton Northwood!
Colton Northwood 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donald O Rourke (ranked 6057 p4p, 86 weight class) and Gerry Adamson (ranked 2977 p4p, 51 weight class). O Rourke comes to the ring accompanied by Big Iron- Marty Robbins. On his way into the ring it seems that Donald O Rourke has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Donald O Rourke 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Donald O Rourke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gerry Adamson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Adamson leaves O Rourke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Rourke has his takedown stuffed
and Adamson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adamson.
O Rourke is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald O Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adamson tightens his grip and picks O Rourke up, before dumping him to the ground. O Rourke manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: O Rourke (0) vs (2) Adamson
O Rourke looking for a guillotine here but Adamson defends easily.
O Rourke working for a triangle but Adamson defends it easily.
O Rourke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adamson tries to free his leg and advance position but O Rourke is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Rourke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adamson looking to pass the guard.
Adamson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
O Rourke has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Adamson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, O Rourke has tightened it up now! Adamson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Donald O Rourke!
A victorious Donald O Rourke 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 Joshua Candelaria (ranked 3740 p4p, 401 weight class) and Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 12110 p4p, 553 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Joshua Candelaria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Johan Farfy Iii!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Candelaria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farfy Iii is fending him off so far but Candelaria persists. Nope, Farfy Iii circles away and we're back to standing.
Candelaria rushes Farfy Iii and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Farfy Iii wants the takedown. Candelaria is fighting it off but Farfy Iii persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Candelaria's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Candelaria (0) vs (2) Farfy Iii
Farfy Iii 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.
Candelaria escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farfy Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Farfy Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Candelaria working a defensive guard here.
Farfy Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Candelaria escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farfy Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candelaria is trying to control the position but Farfy Iii postures up.
Farfy Iii 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.
Candelaria working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii 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.
Farfy Iii postures up.
Candelaria definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Candelaria has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farfy Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Farfy Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Candelaria is keeping the position for now.
Farfy Iii pushing down on Candelaria's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Candelaria wants to control but Farfy Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Candelaria is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Candelaria trying to control here.
Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria wants to control but Farfy Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Farfy Iii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Candelaria trying to control from the bottom.
Farfy Iii is trying to work for a kimura but Candelaria is defending well.
Candelaria works his way to full guard. Good work.
Farfy Iii drops back looking for a leg! Candelaria is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Candelaria manages to kick Farfy Iii off! Farfy Iii jumps back into Candelaria's guard.
Candelaria managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii stands and throws Candelaria's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Candelaria (0) vs (5) Farfy Iii
Candelaria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Farfy Iii tries for a kimura but Candelaria is defending well.
Farfy Iii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Candelaria, who protects the arm well.
Farfy Iii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Farfy Iii working away.
Candelaria keeping his opponent close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Farfy Iii's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Farfy Iii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Candelaria sees it coming and defends easily.
Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Candelaria defends it well.
Farfy Iii is thwarting Candelaria's attempts to control the position.
Farfy Iii wants to work for an arm triangle but Candelaria is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Candelaria is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Candelaria is pressing down on Farfy Iii's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Candelaria trying to keep a closed guard but Farfy Iii is proving a slippery customer.
Farfy Iii sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Candelaria's guard.
Candelaria gets full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Candelaria bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farfy Iii's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Candelaria (2) vs (5) Farfy Iii
Candelaria trying to control but Farfy Iii is working from the bottom.
Candelaria is pushing down on Farfy Iii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Farfy Iii is fighting to maintain full guard but Candelaria has managed to sneak the leg through.
Candelaria is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Candelaria is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farfy Iii sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Candelaria is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farfy Iii is just riding it out for now. Candelaria eventually gives up the hold.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Farfy Iii actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii tries to roll over but Candelaria keeps him under control.
Candelaria wants to take a breather but Farfy Iii is having none of it.
Candelaria is pressing down on Farfy Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farfy Iii is holding on for now.
Candelaria 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.
Candelaria seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farfy Iii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Candelaria is working for a kimura but Farfy Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Candelaria wants to work for an arm triangle but Farfy Iii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farfy Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farfy Iii keeps working.
Farfy Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Candelaria forces his way into half guard.
Candelaria is working for a kimura but Farfy Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Candelaria seems to be working for a kimura but Farfy Iii defends the submission attempt.
Farfy Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Farfy Iii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Farfy Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii has his foot on Candelaria's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Candelaria works his way back into a safe position though.
Candelaria looking to pass the guard.
Farfy Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Candelaria can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Candelaria pushes down on Farfy Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Farfy Iii is looking to improve his position.
Candelaria is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farfy Iii is just riding it out for now. Candelaria eventually gives up the hold.
Farfy Iii moves into full guard.
Candelaria is pushing down on Farfy Iii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Farfy Iii is fighting to maintain full guard but Candelaria has managed to sneak the leg through.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii tries to get to full guard but Candelaria has control of the leg.
Candelaria is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farfy Iii sees it coming and defends easily.
Candelaria is working for a submission of some sort.
Candelaria trying to control the action but Farfy Iii is working from the bottom.
Candelaria wants to work for an arm triangle but Farfy Iii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Candelaria is looking to advance position but Farfy Iii won't allow it.
Candelaria is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Candelaria trying to pass the guard but Farfy Iii defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Candelaria wants to pass to mount but Farfy Iii is defending the position.
Farfy Iii is defending against the submission attempts here by Candelaria.
Candelaria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farfy Iii keeps working.
Farfy Iii is defending against the submission attempts here by Candelaria.
Candelaria seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farfy Iii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Candelaria is pressing down on Farfy Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farfy Iii is holding on for now.
Farfy Iii is pressing down on Candelaria's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Farfy Iii keeping moving, preventing Candelaria from controlling successfully.
Farfy Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Candelaria can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Candelaria wants to pass the guard but Farfy Iii is keeping the position.
Candelaria pushing down on Farfy Iii's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Farfy Iii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Farfy Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Farfy Iii looks winded!
Candelaria trying to control the position from guard on top but Farfy Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Farfy Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Candelaria is trying to work for a kimura but Farfy Iii is defending well.
Candelaria is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Candelaria is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farfy Iii sees it coming and defends easily.
Candelaria is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Farfy Iii wants to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Candelaria wants to pass the guard but Farfy Iii is defending well.
Candelaria works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Candelaria (5) vs (5) Farfy Iii
Farfy Iii is trying to get back to half guard.
Candelaria tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Farfy Iii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Candelaria wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Candelaria trying to control the position but Farfy Iii is working away.
Candelaria tries for a kimura but Farfy Iii is defending well.
Candelaria wants to control but Farfy Iii is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Candelaria's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Candelaria wants to work for an arm triangle but Farfy Iii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Candelaria trying to pass the guard but Farfy Iii defending well.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farfy Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Candelaria passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Candelaria (8) vs (5) Farfy Iii
And that's the end of the fight!
Candelaria takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
An out of breath and clearly excited Joshua Candelaria thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 3909 p4p, 397 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 25149 p4p, 520 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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 21 wins and 12 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 18 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schultz drives through and clinches with Dela Rosa against the ropes.
Dela Rosa pulls Schultz into guard.
Dela Rosa looking for a guillotine here but Schultz defends easily.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Rosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dela Rosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Schultz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa is trying to maintain the position but Schultz is very close to passing his half guard.
Schultz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Schultz'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.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schultz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dela Rosa for as long as he can get away with.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Schultz is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to pass to mount but Dela Rosa is defending the position.
Dela Rosa looking for a kimura from the bottom but Schultz passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (3) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Schultz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dela Rosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the action but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
Dela Rosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schultz gets to mount! Dela Rosa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schultz (5) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
Schultz'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.
Dela Rosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling from mount.
Schultz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dela Rosa is looking to escape.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
Schultz continues to stall.
Dela Rosa regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schultz in particular looking to stall.
Further stalling from Schultz.
Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz not doing much here.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz wants to free his trapped foot but Dela Rosa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schultz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (8) vs (0) Dela Rosa
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking to get to half guard.
Schultz content just to control the position here.
Dela Rosa is trying to escape the mount.
Schultz controlling his opponent.
Dela Rosa can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
Dela Rosa working to try and regain half guard.
Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Schultz.
Dela Rosa is trying desperately to improve position.
Schultz controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to control but Dela Rosa wriggling away.
Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dela Rosa tries to reverse the position but Schultz maintains control.
Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schultz trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz prevents Dela Rosa from getting the reversal.
Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz avoids the attempt from Dela Rosa to control.
Dela Rosa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schultz controlling his opponent.
Dela Rosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Schultz has a good base and remains in mount.
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
Dela Rosa is looking to get to half guard.
Schultz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dela Rosa is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa working to try and regain half guard.
Schultz controlling from mount.
Dela Rosa tries to reverse the position but Schultz maintains control.
Schultz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dela Rosa is surviving well by controlling Schultz's body position as best he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking to get to half guard.
Schultz controlling his opponent.
Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Schultz postures up.
Schultz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Mike Schultz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements, into his post fight interview. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 1969 p4p, 260 weight class) and Tony Duff (ranked 5187 p4p, 477 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Tony Duff!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Duff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Minasian (0) vs (4) Duff
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Duff tries for a kimura but Minasian is defending well.
Duff goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Minasian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Duff's guard! Nice work there by Minasian! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (4) Duff
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.
Minasian postures up.
Minasian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Minasian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Duff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minasian defends it easily.
Minasian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Minasian has his hands clasped together but Duff extends and breaks Minasian's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Duff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Duff!
After winning the bout, Tony Duff 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 welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1691 p4p, 223 weight class) and Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17470 p4p, 551 weight class). Quinoa Smiff has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Quinoa Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Smiff
Smiff 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.
Arias is looking to pass Smiff's guard but actually Smiff recovers to full guard.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Smiff
Smiff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Arias pulls Smiff in close to his closed guard and prevents Smiff from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smiff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiff is one step ahead there.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Smiff won't allow Arias to sweep him here.
Arias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smiff manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (2) Smiff
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Arias drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smiff looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smiff looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smiff! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (4) vs (6) Smiff
Arias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smiff is looking for a kimura here.
Smiff is thwarting Arias's attempts to control the position.
Arias tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Arias gets full guard.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff pushing down on Arias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but Arias defending well.
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Arias is defending well.
Arias manages to get to full guard.
Smiff postures up.
Smiff is looking to pass into half guard but Arias pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arias is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (6) Smiff
Smiff keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Smiff keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Arias wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smiff being controlled here, momentarily.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias won't allow Smiff to sweep him here.
Smiff trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiff is keeping the position for now.
Smiff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff trying to control the position.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Arias forces his way into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smiff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
Smiff pulls Arias in close to prevent any damage.
Arias wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smiff has control of Arias's left arm, preventing Arias from doing any damage.
Arias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smiff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (8) Smiff
Arias seems keen to control Smiff's posture.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias 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: Arias (8) vs (8) Smiff
Arias is keen to just control but Smiff is a slippery customer.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Smiff defending well.
Arias content to control rather than advance.
Smiff is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
Arias wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias content to control rather than advance.
Arias wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
Arias is just content to waste time from the top position. Smiff takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smiff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smiff keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Arias is really struggling to control Smiff but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Smiff is keeping the position.
Smiff can't keep his opponent in guard - Arias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Smiff is defending well.
Smiff trying to control but Arias postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias is keen to just control but Smiff is a slippery customer.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Smiff is defending the position.
Arias is looking for a kimura but Smiff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arias to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias is pressing down on Smiff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smiff is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Arias gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Arias takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
After winning the bout, George Arias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Quinoa Smiff spoke after the fight, saying 'He is on steroids!'. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1664 p4p, 183 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 14449 p4p, 514 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sparxx might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thug Life - Lugz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Krejza
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Krejza is in trouble now - Sparxx has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Krejza
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Krejza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparxx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sparxx wants to finish this one by submission but Krejza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sparxx.
Sparxx content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Krejza to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Krejza shrugs it off.
Krejza is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx working for a submission but Krejza is keeping him at bay.
Sparxx sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sparxx wants to take Krejza's back here but Krejza is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Krejza is trying to escape the mount.
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Krejza is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Krejza is looking to get to half guard.
Sparxx controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krejza tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparxx avoids the attempt from Krejza to control.
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Sparxx is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Krejza is surviving well by controlling Sparxx's body position as best he can.
Sparxx looking to control but Krejza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sparxx looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sparxx looking to isolate an arm here. Krejza doesn't see it coming and as Sparxx extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Sparxx!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrone Sparxx!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tyrone Sparxx made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raymond Donde (ranked 688 p4p, 88 weight class) and EA Poe (ranked 3118 p4p, 325 weight class). Poe has chosen Unleashing The Bloodthirsty by Cannibal Corpse as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Raymond Donde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; EA Poe!
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.
Donde moves into range and clinches up with Poe.
Donde gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (0) Poe
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.
Poe wants to get back to full guard.
Poe moves into full guard.
Poe controls Donde momentarily but Donde frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Donde is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Poe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donde is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Poe 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde trying to control but Poe is working from the bottom.
Poe has his hands on Donde's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donde is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Poe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donde is one step ahead there.
Poe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Poe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (2) vs (2) Poe
Donde throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.
Poe 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.
Poe passes Donde's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donde is defending against the submission attempts here by Poe.
Donde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Poe passes Donde's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Donde is looking to improve his position.
Poe is working for a kimura but Donde is defending it quite comfortably.
Poe prevents Donde from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Poe prevents Donde from improving his position.
Donde regains full guard. Nicely done.
Poe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poe has managed to get both his arms back between Donde's legs - danger averted.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.
Poe tries to free his leg and advance position but Donde is retaining full guard.
Poe wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donde looking for a sweep. Not yet Donde, not yet.
Poe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (2) vs (5) Poe
Donde regains half guard.
Poe trying to control from Donde's half guard. Donde has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.
Poe 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.
Poe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donde is keeping the position for now.
Poe stopping the sweep attempt from Donde.
Donde keeping full guard, as Poe tries to pass.
Poe trying to control but Donde is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donde is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (4) vs (5) Poe
Donde wants to pass the guard but Poe is keeping the position.
Poe wants to control the position but Donde says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Donde is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Poe is looking for a sweep. Donde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poe wants to control but Donde is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poe moves into full guard.
Poe pulls Donde in to control the position.
Donde stopping the sweep attempt from Poe.
Poe wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Donde is now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Poe tries to roll over but Donde keeps him under control.
Donde wants to control but Poe is keeping him busy.
Donde with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Poe is trying to get back to full guard.
Poe is looking to control Donde's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poe avoid being mounted?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donde uses his free foot to push down on Poe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Poe. Score +3 for passing guard: Donde (7) vs (5) Poe
Donde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poe is looking to get to half guard.
Donde controlling from the full mount.
Donde wants to take Poe's back here but Poe is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Poe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donde tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poe has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Donde (10) vs (5) Poe
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Poe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Donde really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Poe.
Donde trying to control momentarily.
Poe is trying to break free.
Poe is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Donde.
Poe trying to control but not successfully.
Donde doesn't have the hooks in and Poe manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donde (10) vs (7) Poe
Poe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donde is keeping the position for now.
Poe wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
Poe is posturing up here but Donde has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Poe tries to roll out but it's too tight and Poe has to tap! Slick submission there by Donde!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymond Donde!
In his post fight interview, Raymond Donde started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fray Tormenta (ranked 622 p4p, 82 weight class) and Ice Tea (ranked 4437 p4p, 364 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ice Tea was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ice Tea!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tormenta has managed to clinch.
Tormenta jumps guard and drags Tea to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tormenta pulls Tea in close to prevent any damage.
Tormenta can't keep his opponent in guard - Tea advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tea keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tea moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (0) vs (3) Tea
Tormenta struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea just content to control the position.
Tea is looking to take a break and control but Tormenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tormenta is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Tormenta is not content to let Tea control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea working away.
Tea trying to control the position but Tormenta is working away.
Tormenta seems a little lost for a moment, as Tea dominates the positioning.
Tormenta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tea wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tea trying to control the position but Tormenta is working away.
Tea moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tormenta (0) vs (5) Tea
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta gets back to half guard.
Tea is looking to take a break and control but Tormenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tea stalling.
Tormenta is refusing to be controlled, as Tea sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta is staying active underneath Tea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tea controlling the action here.
Tormenta is staying active underneath Tea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tea might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tormenta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tea is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tormenta is looking for a sweep. Tea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tea is just content to waste time from the top position. Tormenta takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta trying to control the position here.
Tormenta wants to sweep but no luck.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Tea from controlling successfully.
Tea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tormenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tea keeps trying to improve his position.
Tormenta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta is looking for a triangle but Tea pushes his legs off easily.
Tea trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Tormenta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tea defends well.
Tea wants to control from the top but Tormenta keeps moving.
Tea not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tea trying to control but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
Tea not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Tea from controlling successfully.
Tea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tormenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tea content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Tormenta has locked up a guillotine! Tormenta's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tea is holding on here and Tormenta must be using up a lot of energy. Tea has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Tormenta gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fray Tormenta!
A very excited looking Fray Tormenta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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