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CACC 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Hendersons (ranked 3447 p4p, 59 weight class) and Ze Jiurgite (ranked 24426 p4p, 99 weight class). Jiurgite has chosen Bezerra - O Malandro Era Forte as his entrance music. 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Harry Hendersons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hendersons tries to keep at a distance but Jiurgite has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hendersons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jiurgite has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hendersons is trying to keep an underhook but Jiurgite manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hendersons (0) vs (2) Jiurgite
Hendersons wants to control but Jiurgite passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hendersons (0) vs (5) Jiurgite
Jiurgite in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Hendersons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hendersons gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hendersons (0) vs (7) Jiurgite
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons tries to control the position but Jiurgite now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hendersons (0) vs (10) Jiurgite
Jiurgite has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hendersons's body.
Jiurgite is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hendersons defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jiurgite is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons fending off the submission attempt from Jiurgite.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jiurgite trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I would not like to be Hendersons right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hendersons fending off the submission attempt from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite is cranking Hendersons's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hendersons! He's tightened the choke and Hendersons is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ze Jiurgite!
Ze Jiurgite was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bryson Pico (ranked 3492 p4p, 186 weight class) and Dominick Bruise (ranked 3160 p4p, 171 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pico might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lowkey - G-Eazy. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bryson Pico! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dominick Bruise!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pico shoots in but no luck this time.
Bruise tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been hearing reports that Pico has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bruise has Pico up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bruise looking for a takedown.
Bruise is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bruise has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pico is trying to keep an underhook but Bruise manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pico (0) vs (2) Bruise
Pico trying to control here.
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.
Pico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bruise is looking for a kimura but Pico is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bruise to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruise is working for a submission of some sort.
Bruise moves into full mount! Pico won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pico (0) vs (5) Bruise
Bruise controlling the pace for now.
Bruise looking to control but Pico is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bruise avoids the attempt from Pico to control.
Bruise has control of Pico's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pico regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pico is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruise controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Bruise 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.
Bruise is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pico to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pico shrugs it off.
Bruise prevents Pico from getting the reversal.
Bruise controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pico wants to hold on but Bruise pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico is squirming around, avoiding Bruise's attempts to control the action.
Pico can't escape the position.
Bruise takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pico is squirming around, avoiding Bruise's attempts to control the action.
Pico wants to control but Bruise is having none of it.
Pico working to try and regain half guard.
Pico gets back to half guard.
Bruise is keen to just control but Pico is a slippery customer.
Pico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pico gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruise trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom.
Bruise 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.
Pico controls Bruise momentarily but Bruise frees himself.
Bruise stays in close to Pico's body and controls the position.
Bruise trying to control the position from guard on top but Pico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruise must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pico trying to control the position.
Pico is looking for a triangle but Bruise pushes his legs off easily.
Pico looking for a guillotine here but Bruise defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bruise wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
Pico working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bruise doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bruise manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bruise slips nicely into half guard.
Bruise with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pico is refusing to be controlled, as Bruise sits in half guard.
Bruise perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pico is pressing down on Bruise's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pico trying to control the position.
Pico is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bruise is aware though and is defending well.
Bruise trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom.
Bruise 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.
Bruise pushing down on Pico's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bruise content to control rather than advance.
Pico looking for submissions off his back.
Bruise is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bruise seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pico does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bruise 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.
Pico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bruise is working away from the top position though.
Pico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruise is trying to control the action in half guard but Pico is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pico doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bruise.
Bruise is taking a breather. Pico says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pico actively working from the bottom here.
Bruise is thwarting Pico's attempts to control the position.
Pico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruise seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bruise's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is looking to take a break and control but Pico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pico trying to control from the bottom.
Bruise passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pico (0) vs (8) Bruise
Bruise trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bruise is working for a guillotine from mount but Pico frees his head quite easily.
Bruise trying to control but Pico is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pico wants to hold on but Bruise pushes him away.
Bruise controlling the pace for now.
Pico tries to hold on but Bruise pushes him away.
Bruise is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pico to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pico shrugs it off.
Pico is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bruise tries to control but Pico wriggling away.
Bruise is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pico is surviving well by controlling Bruise's body position as best he can.
Pico is working to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bruise controlling from mount.
Pico is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pico is working hard here to advance position.
Bruise can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pico is looking to escape.
Pico is looking to get to half guard.
Pico wants to hold on but Bruise pushes him away.
Bruise content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pico tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pico regains half guard.
Pico desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pico is trying to control but can't.
Bruise passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pico! Score +3 for passing guard: Pico (0) vs (11) Bruise
Bruise looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is continuing to stall.
Pico is desperately trying to improve his position but Bruise has a good base and remains in mount.
Bruise is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pico to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pico shrugs it off.
Bruise controlling the position easily from mount.
Pico 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.
Bruise trying to control the action but Pico is working from the bottom.
Bruise takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pico wants to control but Bruise is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pico is looking for a sweep. Bruise is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bruise takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bruise tries to pass to full mount but Pico defends it.
Bruise trying to control from Pico's half guard. Pico has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pico keeping moving, preventing Bruise from controlling successfully.
Pico looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bruise passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pico (0) vs (14) Bruise
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruise wins on points by 14 to 0.
The defeated Bryson Pico had this to say: 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricardo Rebenta (ranked 4253 p4p, 421 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 3846 p4p, 394 weight class). Handle has chosen Right On as his entrance music. 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ricardo Rebenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Rebenta or perhaps it was just good defense by Handle, which made it look bad.
Handle has closed the distance and engaged Rebenta in a clinch.
Rebenta tries for a takedown but Handle manages to get underhooks.
Handle drags the fight down to the ground.
Rebenta pushing down on Handle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rebenta is looking to take a break and control but Handle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Handle is looking to improve his position.
Rebenta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Handle is just riding it out for now. Rebenta eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handle gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle working a defensive guard here.
Rebenta has gone for a leg lock! Handle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rebenta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (0) vs (2) Handle
Rebenta looking for a guillotine here but Handle defends easily.
Rebenta wants to sweep here but Handle controlling him for the moment.
Rebenta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Handle is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rebenta holds on and takes a little breather.
Handle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rebenta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rebenta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Handle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Handle looking to pass the guard.
Handle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rebenta seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Handle won't allow Rebenta to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rebenta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Handle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Handle wants to control from the top but Rebenta keeps moving.
Rebenta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rebenta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Handle tries to free his leg and advance position but Rebenta is retaining full guard.
Rebenta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Handle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handle being controlled here momentarily.
Rebenta controls Handle momentarily but Handle frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rebenta is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (2) vs (2) Handle
Rebenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handle working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta wants to pass the guard but Handle is keeping the position.
Rebenta looking to sit in guard and control but Handle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (2) vs (4) Handle
Rebenta has his foot on Handle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Handle works his way back into a safe position though.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handle wants to pass the guard but Rebenta is keeping the position.
Handle trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom.
Rebenta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rebenta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rebenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta looking for subs off his back but Handle has passed one foot through into half guard.
Handle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rebenta sees it coming and defends easily.
Handle trying to pass the guard but Rebenta defending well.
Handle is working for a submission of some sort.
Rebenta is trying to get back to full guard.
Rebenta trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rebenta.
Rebenta wants to control but Handle passes easily into half guard.
Handle is looking to take a break and control but Rebenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rebenta gets full guard.
Handle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rebenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Handle manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rebenta (4) vs (4) Handle
Handle keeping full guard, as Rebenta tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Handle is trying to keep Rebenta in close.
Rebenta slips nicely into half guard.
Rebenta trying to mount his opponent but Handle defends it.
Rebenta trying to control from half guard but Handle is working away.
Rebenta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rebenta is looking for a kimura but Handle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rebenta to get the leverage.
Rebenta is trying to control. Handle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Handle is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Rebenta! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 4663 p4p, 434 weight class) and Claudio Ty (ranked 19475 p4p, 537 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Red Cup has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Red Cup seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Red Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cup clinches.
Ty has picked Cup up - he's going for a ride! Ty dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cup (0) vs (2) Ty
Cup looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cup wants to control but Ty is keeping busy.
Ty performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cup trying to control but Ty postures up.
Ty is taking a breather. Cup says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cup is trying to maintain the position but Ty is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking for submissions off his back.
Ty is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cup is in trouble now - Ty has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (0) vs (5) Ty
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to lock up and control but Ty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ty controlling his opponent.
Cup tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ty controlling from the full mount.
Ty seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cup is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ty controlling his opponent.
Ty avoids the attempt from Cup to control.
Cup is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ty looking to take Cup's back but Cup rolls and after a scramble, Cup ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Cup to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (2) vs (5) Ty
Ty keeping full guard, as Cup tries to pass.
Ty keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ty is trying to control the position 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.
Cup wants to pass the guard but Ty is keeping the position.
Ty has control of Cup's left arm, preventing Cup from doing any damage.
Cup trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom.
Ty wants to sweep but no luck.
Cup 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.
Ty has Cup pulled in close to control his posture.
Ty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cup controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ty lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (2) vs (7) Ty
Cup looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ty is one step ahead there.
Cup has an active guard here but Ty has managed to pass into half guard.
Cup wants to control but Ty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to get to full guard but Ty has control of the leg.
Ty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cup keeps working.
Ty content to control rather than advance.
Cup wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cup is trying to maintain the position but Ty is very close to passing his half guard.
Ty passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (2) vs (10) Ty
Cup tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ty wants to take Cup's back but he can't do it this time.
Cup tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ty controlling from the full mount.
Cup is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cup tries to hold on but Ty pushes him away.
Ty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ty looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cup has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cup (2) vs (13) Ty
Ty is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ty is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cup knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cup for a finish.
Cup is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ty gets his way!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Cup right now.
What can Cup do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ty wants to control but Cup is keeping busy.
Cup manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ty's guard. Nice work there by Cup.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (4) vs (13) Ty
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ty is trying to keep Cup in close.
Ty 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 been hearing that Cup has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom.
Cup wants to pass the guard but Ty is keeping the position.
Ty has control of Cup's left arm, preventing Cup from doing any damage.
Ty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking to sit in guard and control but Ty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (4) vs (15) Ty
Cup 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.
Ty is pushing down on Cup's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cup is fighting to maintain full guard but Ty has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Ty 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.
Cup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ty trying to control from Cup's half guard. Cup has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cup looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ty is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty wins on points by 15 to 4.
Our winner, Claudio Ty, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 7393 p4p, 548 weight class) and Pavlo Bilous (ranked 1786 p4p, 242 weight class). Pavlo Bilous 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Valentin Hadjiev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Pavlo Bilous!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hadjiev 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: Hadjiev (2) vs (0) Bilous
Hadjiev is working for a submission of some sort.
Bilous is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hadjiev is tapping! Great win for Bilous!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pavlo Bilous!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pavlo Bilous made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexi Laiho (ranked 2069 p4p, 211 weight class) and Torkel Bystrom (ranked 4119 p4p, 348 weight class). Laiho comes to the ring accompanied by Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy. 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 Torkel Bystrom 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 0 wins and 3 losses; Alexi Laiho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laiho moves into the clinch.
Laiho has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bystrom is trying to keep an underhook but Laiho manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laiho (2) vs (0) Bystrom
Laiho moves into full mount! Bystrom won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Laiho (5) vs (0) Bystrom
Bystrom is squirming around, avoiding Laiho's attempts to control the action.
Bystrom gets back to half guard.
Laiho wants to work for an arm triangle but Bystrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
Laiho is looking to stall in half guard but Bystrom is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Laiho taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Torkel Bystrom!
During a confident post fight interview, Torkel Bystrom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodrizinho Chai (ranked 5957 p4p, 85 weight class) and Ryan Gordon (ranked 5143 p4p, 74 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ryan Gordon enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gordon gets tackled into the ropes by Chai. Chai maintains the clinch.
Chai manages to pull guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Gordon 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Chai controlling the position.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Gordon
Chai trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon trying to control the position.
Chai wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chai stacks Gordon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Gordon
Chai working away.
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon prevents Chai from improving position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon looks to move to half guard but instead Chai has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (0) Gordon
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is trying to escape the mount.
Gordon is still trying to improve position.
Chai is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gordon is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (0) Gordon
Gordon tries to break free.
Good control from Chai.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chai.
Chai controlling well, preventing Gordon from escaping the position.
Chai trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gordon doesn't escape.
Gordon tries to escape the position.
Gordon turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (2) Gordon
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to keep Gordon in close.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gordon won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Gordon being controlled here momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Chai pulls Gordon in close to prevent any damage.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Gordon is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Gordon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gordon stalling away here and it's allowed Chai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai controlling the position.
Chai is trying to keep Gordon in close.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai 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: Chai (12) vs (2) Gordon
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Gordon is trying is best to control the position here.
Gordon moves into full guard.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gordon trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon wants to sweep but no luck.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon looking to control but Chai passes into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chai passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
Chai wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Gordon stops Chai from passing to mount.
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai just content to control the position.
Gordon is not content to let Chai control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Rodrizinho Chai is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Rodrizinho Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Xing Pugberg (ranked 2063 p4p, 113 weight class) and Jose Pacheco (ranked 20473 p4p, 303 weight class). Jose Pacheco told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Xing Pugberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pacheco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pugberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pugberg turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pugberg manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pugberg (4) vs (0) Pacheco
Pugberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pacheco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Pacheco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pacheco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pacheco, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco can't do much from the bottom here.
Pugberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pugberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pacheco keeps working.
Pugberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pacheco has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pugberg tries for a kimura but Pacheco is defending well.
Pugberg working away.
Pugberg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pacheco is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pacheco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pugberg tries to advance to mount but Pacheco denies him.
Pacheco is trying to get back to half guard.
Pugberg moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pugberg (6) vs (0) Pacheco
Pacheco tries to hold on but Pugberg postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pacheco turns into him and now he's in Pugberg's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (6) vs (2) Pacheco
Pugberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pacheco is aware though and is defending well.
Pacheco trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pacheco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pacheco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pacheco has managed to get both his arms back between Pugberg's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco looking to pass the guard.
Pugberg is looking for a triangle but Pacheco pushes his legs off easily.
Pacheco trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugberg is pulling down on Pacheco's head to control his posture.
Pacheco has gone for a leg lock! Pugberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pacheco's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (8) vs (2) Pacheco
Pugberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pacheco manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pugberg has Pacheco in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pugberg (8) vs (4) Pacheco
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco is sitting in close to Pugberg's body. Pugberg has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pacheco is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pacheco is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pugberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xing Pugberg! |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 1091 p4p, 148 weight class) and Tyrano Jackson (ranked 20318 p4p, 584 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Simon Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gustafsson feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Gustafsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson is trying to hold Gustafsson in close to prevent damage but Gustafsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Gustafsson wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance position.
Gustafsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Gustafsson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gustafsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson 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.
Gustafsson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jackson stacks Gustafsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jackson! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (5) Jackson
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustafsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gustafsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked Gustafsson up and slammed him! Gustafsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (8) Jackson
Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gustafsson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Jackson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gustafsson has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyrano Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Tyrano Jackson 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 Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 4503 p4p, 366 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 3842 p4p, 331 weight class). Nielsen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wardruna - Fehu. 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Mario Eikmeyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Eikmeyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Nielsen tries to sprawl out of it but Eikmeyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Nielsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eikmeyer tries to keep at a distance but Nielsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nielsen pulls Eikmeyer into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nielsen dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eikmeyer (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eikmeyer keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Eikmeyer is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
Nielsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nielsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Eikmeyer keeps moving.
Eikmeyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nielsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen pushes down on Eikmeyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nielsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nielsen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Eikmeyer (0) vs (5) Nielsen
Nielsen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Eikmeyer is squirming around nicely.
Nielsen has control of Eikmeyer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Eikmeyer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Eikmeyer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Eikmeyer is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Eikmeyer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Eikmeyer is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Nielsen locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Eikmeyer is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Sven Kristian Nielsen is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Sven Kristian Nielsen 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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