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CACC 47 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colton Northwood (ranked 22526 p4p, 144 weight class) and Donald O Rourke (ranked 6262 p4p, 127 weight class). O Rourke has chosen Big Iron- Marty Robbins as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Colton Northwood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Northwood forces O Rourke back against the ropes and clinches.
Northwood manages to pull guard.
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.
O Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Northwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Northwood has O Rourke pulled in close to control his posture.
O Rourke wants to control from the top but Northwood keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Northwood holds on and takes a little breather.
O Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Northwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northwood wants to sweep here but O Rourke controlling him for the moment.
O Rourke trying to control but Northwood is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Northwood is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northwood (2) vs (0) O Rourke
O Rourke keeping moving, preventing Northwood from controlling successfully.
O Rourke trying to control the position.
O Rourke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Northwood defends well.
O Rourke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Northwood controls from within his opponent's guard.
Northwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Northwood trying to control the position from guard on top but O Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northwood passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Northwood (5) vs (0) O Rourke
Northwood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Northwood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
O Rourke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Northwood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Northwood has hold of O Rourke's arm. He's looking for a kimura. O Rourke seems comfortable defending it but Northwood has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! O Rourke is real pain and he's forced to tap out! O Rourke is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Northwood couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Colton Northwood!
In his post fight interview, Colton Northwood started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Donald O Rourke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grzegorz Gorski (ranked 4291 p4p, 353 weight class) and Ben Henley (ranked 11705 p4p, 449 weight class). Gorski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Broken People. Ben Henley has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Grzegorz Gorski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Ben Henley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gorski instigates a clinch.
Henley wants a takedown.
Henley is working for takedown but Gorski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gorski tries for a takedown but Henley manages to get underhooks.
Henley has Gorski pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Gorski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grzegorz Gorski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Henley.
Henley wants a takedown.
Henley has Gorski pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Henley pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Gorski tumbling to the mat - Henley dives into Gorski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gorski (0) vs (2) Henley
Gorski keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
Henley stopping the sweep attempt from Gorski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henley is trying to control. Gorski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gorski trying to control from the bottom.
Henley trying to control from half guard but Gorski is working away.
Henley is stalling here. Gorski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Henley seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gorski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gorski (4) vs (2) Henley
Gorski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gorski wants to control but Henley is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henley struggling a bit here.
Henley is looking for a sweep.
Henley stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Henley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gorski off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gorski (4) vs (6) Henley
Good control from Henley.
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.
You can see the frustration on Gorski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gorski is defending well though. Henley let's go of the attempt for now.
Henley slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Henley is not going to allow Gorski to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Gorski right now.
Gorski 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 Henley gets his way!
Henley is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley has managed to slip his arm under Gorski's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gorski is tapping out! Submission win for Henley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Henley!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ben Henley thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15818 p4p, 496 weight class) and Torkel Bystrom (ranked 4200 p4p, 363 weight class). Dominguez's entrance music is Change by The Deftones. A fine choice. Torkel Bystrom is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 10 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bystrom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Bystrom
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Bystrom is controlling well.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Bystrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bystrom manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Bystrom
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez'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.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is keeping the position.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominguez is aware though and is defending well.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Bystrom has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Dominguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bystrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dominguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dominguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Dominguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bystrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dominguez has managed to get both his arms back between Bystrom's legs - danger averted.
Bystrom keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Dominguez trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bystrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is really struggling to control Bystrom but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bystrom is retaining full guard.
Dominguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom being controlled here, momentarily.
Bystrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bystrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dominguez passes Bystrom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking for a kimura here.
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
Dominguez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Bystrom
Bystrom tries to buck Dominguez off but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bystrom's legs.
Bystrom sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Bystrom won't allow it.
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominguez stalling.
Bystrom is staying active underneath Dominguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bystrom tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to take a breather but Bystrom is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.
Dominguez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (2) Bystrom
Bystrom is working to get back to half guard.
Bystrom is still trying to improve position.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Bystrom is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Dominguez'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.
Bystrom is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Bystrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom keeps trying to improve his position.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Bystrom working to try and regain half guard.
Bystrom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez looking to control but Bystrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bystrom can't escape the position.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bystrom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (8) vs (4) Bystrom
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (10) vs (4) Bystrom
Bystrom 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.
Bystrom working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dominguez pushing down on Bystrom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is defending well.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Bystrom is working away.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
As Pablo Dominguez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 2157 p4p, 265 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 3897 p4p, 416 weight class). Del Oeste comes to the ring accompanied by Coming Home. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Del Oeste! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Del Oeste gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schultz tries to pull guard but Del Oeste holds him up against the ropes and eventually Schultz drops back down to his feet.
Del Oeste manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Del Oeste looking for a guillotine here but Schultz defends easily.
Schultz tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Oeste is retaining full guard.
Del Oeste keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Del Oeste can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schultz controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Oeste throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Del Oeste has Schultz pulled in close to control his posture.
Schultz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Oeste looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schultz passes into half guard.
Del Oeste wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Oeste keeps working.
Del Oeste is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Del Oeste is defending against the submission attempts here by Schultz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is looking to improve his position.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back.
Del Oeste is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Schultz seems content to control.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz wants to pass to mount but Del Oeste is defending the position.
Del Oeste is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling the action here.
Del Oeste is trying to get back to full guard.
Del Oeste is refusing to be controlled, as Schultz sits in half guard.
Schultz prevents Del Oeste from improving his position.
Schultz is keen to just control but Del Oeste is a slippery customer.
Del Oeste trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Schultz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Del Oeste knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schultz wants to control but Del Oeste is keeping him busy.
Schultz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
Del Oeste trying to control from the bottom.
Del Oeste is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Del Oeste is looking to improve his position.
Del Oeste looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Oeste keeps working.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz slows the pace down in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is trying to control but can't.
Del Oeste looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Del Oeste (0) vs (3) Schultz
Schultz controls the position.
Schultz has control of an arm but Del Oeste manages to advance to Schultz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Del Oeste (4) vs (3) Schultz
Del Oeste is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Del Oeste has the hooks in. Schultz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Schultz.
Del Oeste trying to control momentarily.
Schultz trying to control the action but Del Oeste just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Del Oeste's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste controlling from the back.
Schultz wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Del Oeste is looking for the choke from the back position but Schultz is controlling his hands well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz prevents Del Oeste from getting a body triangle.
Schultz tries to roll but Del Oeste sticks to his back.
Del Oeste working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Del Oeste tries to get the hooks in deep but Schultz pushed the leg off.
Schultz trying to control the action but Del Oeste just sinks the hooks in.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste looking to break Schultz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Schultz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Del Oeste will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Schultz staying busy and making it hard for Del Oeste to control.
Del Oeste is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schultz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Del Oeste is hanging on to Schultz's back as he tries to escape.
Schultz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Del Oeste.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Del Oeste has the hooks in. Schultz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Del Oeste wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste has good solid back control here.
Del Oeste is not going to allow Schultz to sit and survive in this position.
Del Oeste working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Schultz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Del Oeste.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste biding his time, controlling Schultz.
Schultz is trying to break free.
Del Oeste trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Del Oeste controlling the positon.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is keeping busy.
Schultz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Schultz tries to hold on but Del Oeste pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schultz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schultz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Del Oeste (7) vs (3) Schultz
Schultz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Oeste has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Schultz is in real trouble here. Del Oeste gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Schultz is tapping out! Del Oeste wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Del Oeste!
Ryan Del Oeste thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexi Laiho (ranked 2169 p4p, 229 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1684 p4p, 188 weight class). Laiho comes to the ring accompanied by Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy. Sparxx is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Alexi Laiho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sparxx changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laiho tries to avoid it but Sparxx manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laiho to the ground. Laiho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sparxx drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexi Laiho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Laiho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sparxx pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sparxx is fighting off a takedown attempt but Laiho is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sparxx to the mat. Sparxx regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laiho (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx can't keep his opponent in guard - Laiho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laiho is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is looking to control Laiho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Laiho trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx is not content to let Laiho control the position.
Laiho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Laiho tries to pass.
Laiho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sparxx is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sparxx has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laiho (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Laiho looking for a guillotine here but Sparxx defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Laiho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laiho controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Laiho keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Laiho is looking for a triangle but Sparxx pushes his legs off easily.
Sparxx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laiho's guard.
Laiho keeping control of the position.
Laiho is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laiho won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
Laiho tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Sparxx is keen to just control but Laiho is a slippery customer.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Laiho 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.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laiho keeps working.
Sparxx is working for a kimura but Laiho is defending it quite comfortably.
Laiho trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control from half guard but Laiho is working away.
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.
Laiho tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Laiho is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard.
Sparxx is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laiho (2) vs (5) Sparxx
Laiho can't escape the position.
Sparxx is working for a guillotine from mount but Laiho frees his head quite easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laiho tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
Sparxx avoids the attempt from Laiho to control.
Laiho gets back to half guard.
Sparxx controlling the pace.
Laiho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laiho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laiho is working hard here to advance position.
Laiho trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laiho (2) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to control for a moment but Laiho uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sparxx seems to be working for a kimura but Laiho defends the submission attempt.
Laiho wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Laiho is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laiho is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laiho avoid being mounted?
Laiho is looking to improve his position.
Laiho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparxx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laiho (6) vs (8) Sparxx
Sparxx fending off the submission attempt from Laiho.
Sparxx looking to control the position.
Laiho is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Laiho working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Laiho working for a choke but Sparxx is defending well.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Laiho just sinks the hooks in.
Sparxx breaks Laiho's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laiho (6) vs (10) Sparxx
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laiho is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sparxx throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Laiho's body to avoid the submission. Laiho has instead reached around Sparxx's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Laiho arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexi Laiho!
Alexi Laiho took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zsiga Venczel (ranked 2149 p4p, 259 weight class) and Simon Gustafsson (ranked 1116 p4p, 150 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Simon Gustafsson enters 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Zsiga Venczel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Simon Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gustafsson tries to keep at a distance but Venczel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gustafsson is trying to drag Venczel to the mat but Venczel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Gustafsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Venczel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gustafsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Venczel (4) vs (0) Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gustafsson is working to get back to half guard.
Venczel wants to finish this one by submission but Gustafsson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Venczel.
Gustafsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Venczel (7) vs (0) Gustafsson
Gustafsson fending off the submission attempt from Venczel.
Venczel doesn't have the hooks in and Gustafsson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (7) vs (2) Gustafsson
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel 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.
Gustafsson drops back looking for a leg! Venczel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Venczel manages to kick Gustafsson off! Gustafsson jumps back into Venczel's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Venczel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (9) vs (2) Gustafsson
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Venczel tries to pass.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Venczel forces his way into half guard.
Venczel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gustafsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Venczel keeps him under control.
Venczel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gustafsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Venczel prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
Gustafsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Venczel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Venczel has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Venczel defends it easily.
Venczel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is trying to work for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well.
Venczel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gustafsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Venczel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Venczel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Venczel wants to take a breather but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Venczel seems to be working for a kimura but Gustafsson defends the submission attempt.
Venczel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gustafsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Venczel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gustafsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gustafsson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Venczel defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venczel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustafsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gustafsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Venczel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (9) vs (4) Gustafsson
Venczel 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.
Gustafsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Venczel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Venczel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Venczel! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Venczel (13) vs (4) Gustafsson
Gustafsson is looking to regain half guard here but Venczel keeps moving and retains side control.
Venczel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to bench press Venczel off him but Venczel keeps the position.
Venczel is trying to get an arm triangle but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.
Gustafsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (13) vs (6) Gustafsson
Gustafsson prevents Venczel from improving his position.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Venczel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Venczel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Venczel defends the submission attempt.
Gustafsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Venczel trying to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Venczel is controlling Gustafsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Venczel is defending well.
Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Venczel is trying to control but can't.
Venczel manages to get to full guard.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venczel is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson won't allow Venczel to sweep him here.
Venczel is working hard here to advance position.
Gustafsson passes Venczel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Venczel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Venczel is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Venczel looking for a sweep. Not yet Venczel, not yet.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venczel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gustafsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (15) vs (6) Gustafsson
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Venczel defends it easily.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
Venczel wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Venczel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (18) vs (6) Gustafsson
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Venczel is looking for a kimura here.
Venczel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gustafsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (21) vs (6) Gustafsson
Venczel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gustafsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gustafsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (21) vs (8) Gustafsson
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Venczel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Venczel trying to control the position.
Gustafsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (21) vs (11) Gustafsson
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Venczel regains half guard.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Venczel defends the submission attempt.
Venczel is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Venczel trying to keep a closed guard but Gustafsson is proving a slippery customer.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Venczel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (21) vs (14) Gustafsson
Venczel tries to bench press Gustafsson off him but Gustafsson keeps the position.
Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustafsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Venczel is trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Venczel sneaks back into half guard.
Gustafsson is working for a kimura here but Venczel manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gustafsson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (23) vs (14) Gustafsson
Venczel passes Gustafsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Venczel seems to be working for a kimura but Gustafsson defends the submission attempt.
Venczel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but Venczel is controlling well.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Venczel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Venczel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gustafsson is just riding it out for now. Venczel eventually gives up the hold.
Venczel seems to be looking for submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Venczel pulls his head out easily.
Venczel wants to free his trapped foot but Gustafsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Venczel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Venczel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gustafsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (26) vs (14) Gustafsson
Venczel tries to control but Gustafsson wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Venczel keeps him under control.
Gustafsson gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Venczel takes the fight on points by 26 to 14.
After winning the bout, Zsiga Venczel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Hirsch (ranked 2597 p4p, 254 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 4504 p4p, 378 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hirsch napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (0) vs (4) Eikmeyer
Hirsch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hirsch manages to get back to half guard.
Eikmeyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hirsch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Eikmeyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Hirsch is looking for a triangle but Eikmeyer pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (4) Eikmeyer
Eikmeyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hirsch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hirsch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hirsch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hirsch escapes and throws Eikmeyer's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (4) Eikmeyer
Hirsch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hirsch is trying to get an arm triangle but Eikmeyer is defending well.
Eikmeyer is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Eikmeyer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hirsch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hirsch wants to pass to mount but Eikmeyer is defending the position.
Hirsch moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Eikmeyer. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (8) vs (4) Eikmeyer
Eikmeyer is not content to let Hirsch control the position.
Eikmeyer tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hirsch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Hirsch wants to control but Eikmeyer is keeping him busy.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Hirsch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eikmeyer defends it well.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer looking for subs from the bottom but Hirsch mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (11) vs (4) Eikmeyer
Hirsch tries to control but Eikmeyer wriggling away.
Eikmeyer is looking to improve his position but Hirsch isn't that keen on the idea.
Eikmeyer keeps trying to improve his position.
Hirsch trying to control but Eikmeyer is having none of it.
Eikmeyer tries to reverse the position but Hirsch maintains control.
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.
Hirsch looking to control but Eikmeyer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is working to get back to half guard.
Hirsch looking to secure an arm triangle but Eikmeyer defends it well.
Hirsch tries to control but Eikmeyer wriggling away.
Eikmeyer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (14) vs (4) Eikmeyer
Eikmeyer tries to break free.
Hirsch is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Eikmeyer tries to roll but Hirsch sticks to his back.
Hirsch patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Eikmeyer rolls, trying to escape but Hirsch keeps control of the position.
Eikmeyer staying busy and making it hard for Hirsch to control.
Eikmeyer showing good submission defense here.
Hirsch doesn't have the hooks in and Eikmeyer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (14) vs (6) Eikmeyer
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eikmeyer defends it easily.
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hirsch trying to control the position.
Eikmeyer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eikmeyer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hirsch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eikmeyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hirsch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eikmeyer has gone for a leg lock! Hirsch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eikmeyer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (16) vs (6) Eikmeyer
Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hirsch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hirsch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eikmeyer keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Eikmeyer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hirsch has picked Eikmeyer up and slammed him! Eikmeyer can't keep hold of the triangle and Hirsch manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (19) vs (6) Eikmeyer
Hirsch tries to move to mount but Eikmeyer blocks the move with his legs.
Eikmeyer wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hirsch has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Eikmeyer's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Eikmeyer is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hirsch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Harry Hirsch!
Harry Hirsch thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 4023 p4p, 355 weight class) and Helio Kimura (ranked 11130 p4p, 512 weight class). Nielsen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wardruna - Fehu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 18 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura instigates a clinch.
Nielsen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nielsen manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nielsen (4) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura trying to remain calm as Nielsen controls from the top position.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but Kimura denies him.
Nielsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kimura wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nielsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Nielsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nielsen wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen working away.
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but Kimura denies him.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tries to move to mount but Kimura blocks the move with his legs.
Nielsen moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (6) vs (0) Kimura
Nielsen avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Kimura wants to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nielsen fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Nielsen wants to take Kimura's back here but Kimura is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control but Kimura has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Nielsen wants to advance to full mount but Kimura doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nielsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nielsen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (9) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
Kimura regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nielsen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is just content to waste time from the top position. Kimura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nielsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (12) vs (0) Kimura
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nielsen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (14) vs (0) Kimura
Nielsen is stalling here but it's allowed Kimura to get half guard.
Nielsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nielsen.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (14) vs (2) Kimura
Nielsen is looking to sweep but instead, Kimura has passed into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control from the bottom.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.
Nielsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura slows the pace down in half guard.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (16) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura controlling Nielsen's posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Nielsen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (19) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura stops Nielsen from passing to mount.
Nielsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimura, who protects the arm well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen takes a little break here. Kimura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen taking a break here but Kimura is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nielsen prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Nielsen is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Sven Kristian Nielsen retains his heavyweight title!
Sven Kristian Nielsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15246 p4p, 580 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1717 p4p, 230 weight class). Byhenikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Harbinger. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias 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: Byhenikov (0) vs (2) Arias
Byhenikov is pressing down on Arias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Arias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Arias escapes and throws Byhenikov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (5) Arias
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byhenikov keeps working.
Byhenikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Byhenikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Byhenikov defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Byhenikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias stands and throws Byhenikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (8) Arias
Arias working away.
Byhenikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Byhenikov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Arias wants to take a breather but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Byhenikov tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Byhenikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
Arias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Byhenikov's guard.
Byhenikov tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Arias works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (11) Arias
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
Arias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Byhenikov prevents Arias from improving position.
Byhenikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (0) vs (13) Arias
Byhenikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Arias frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (16) Arias
Arias looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov is looking to get to half guard.
Arias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Byhenikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arias wants to control the pace but Byhenikov is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov 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.
Arias wants to pass to mount but Byhenikov is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Byhenikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov 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: Byhenikov (2) vs (16) Arias
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Arias trying to control the position.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Byhenikov defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias working for a triangle but Byhenikov defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (18) Arias
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byhenikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (4) vs (18) Arias
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Our spies down at at The Clinic inform us that Arias has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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: Byhenikov (4) vs (20) Arias
Arias prevents Byhenikov from improving his position.
Byhenikov has a hand on Arias's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Arias takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (4) vs (23) Arias
Byhenikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arias trying to control the action but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (23) Arias
Arias can't escape the position.
Byhenikov looking for the RNC.
Byhenikov is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Arias won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Byhenikov off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you all for this opportunity,. I couldn't have done it without all of you.'. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1862 p4p, 250 weight class) and Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1245 p4p, 162 weight class). Mamedov comes to the ring accompanied by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Ribbler has chosen Bad Religion - Infected as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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 5 wins and 2 losses; Khalid Mamedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribbler rushes Mamedov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mamedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ribbler smiles and moves away.
Ribbler drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mamedov (0) vs (2) Ribbler
Mamedov wants to control the position but Ribbler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mamedov's coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mamedov wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Mamedov wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy.
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.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fenrir MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mamedov is trying to maintain the position but Ribbler is very close to passing his half guard.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position.
Mamedov trying to get back to full guard but Ribbler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (0) vs (5) Ribbler
Mamedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribbler has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to control the pace but Mamedov is squirming around nicely.
Mamedov working to try and regain half guard.
Ribbler controlling from mount.
Mamedov tries to reverse the position but Ribbler maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov tries to hold on but Ribbler postures up.
Mamedov is just holding on here. Ribbler manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamedov (0) vs (8) Ribbler
You can see the frustration on Mamedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mamedov staying busy and making it hard for Ribbler to control.
Ribbler not allowing Mamedov to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov rolls, trying to escape but Ribbler keeps control of the position.
Ribbler is trying to stick to Mamedov's back but Mamedov is turning into Ribbler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ribbler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mamedov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (2) vs (8) Ribbler
Mamedov wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Mamedov advances to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control the action but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Mamedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ribbler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mamedov is looking to advance position but Ribbler won't allow it.
Ribbler is staying active underneath Mamedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamedov is really struggling to control Ribbler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mamedov wants to pass to mount but Ribbler is defending the position.
Mamedov trying to control the action but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (5) vs (8) Ribbler
Mamedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribbler is looking to escape.
Mamedov is looking to work his way around to Ribbler's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mamedov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamedov (8) vs (8) Ribbler
Mamedov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy.
Ribbler can't escape the position.
Mamedov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mamedov not allowing Ribbler to control his hands.
Mamedov is looking for the choke from the back position but Ribbler is controlling his hands well.
Mamedov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mamedov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mamedov is hanging on to Ribbler's back as he tries to escape.
Ribbler trying to control but not successfully.
Mamedov trying to control momentarily.
Mamedov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mamedov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ribbler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control momentarily.
Mamedov tightening his grip on Ribbler, looking for the choke.
Mamedov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ribbler is defending well though. Mamedov let's go of the attempt for now.
Mamedov looking to break Ribbler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ribbler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mamedov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mamedov trying to control momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is in a bad position with Mamedov working for a choke. Ribbler manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (8) vs (10) Ribbler
Mamedov controls Ribbler momentarily but Ribbler frees himself.
Mamedov is looking for a triangle here but Ribbler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (8) vs (13) Ribbler
Ribbler wants to control but Mamedov is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ribbler trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Mamedov being controlled for a moment.
Ribbler tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is looking to reverse the position.
Mamedov wants to control but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Mamedov sneaks back into half guard.
Mamedov won't allow Ribbler to pass to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov trying to control but Ribbler postures up.
Mamedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ribbler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mamedov wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Mamedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribbler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is trying to maintain the position but Ribbler is very close to passing his half guard.
Ribbler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (8) vs (16) Ribbler
Mamedov is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mamedov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mamedov (8) vs (19) Ribbler
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler wins on points by 19 to 8.
Ibbe Ribbler is the new welterweight champion!
Ibbe Ribbler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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